Truth lies within
Middle-aged men and women may be risking arthritis if they overdo their exercise regime, research suggests. An article on the BBC web site reports that a US study of more than 200 people aged 45 to 55 and of “normal” weight found those doing the most exercise were the most likely to suffer knee damage. Of course sitting on the couch for too long can also be harmful to health! [Read more...]
From the published results I see Scoobie placed in her age group once again at the Madison Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving. Bravo!
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A trip to Supply Pond Gorge with a bit extra! This loop adds an out and back section into the Saltonstall Preserve via the upper trail. Starting from the center of Branford the total distance is 16.75 miles on a variety of different surfaces.
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The following scientific paper was recently published that you may find of interest that examines changes in the demographics of participants and performance trends at the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run (WSER) since its inception in 1974. [Read more...]
“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”
W. T. Purkiser
Little did I know when I woke up Sunday morning that I would find out one of my students had a brain aneurism and would not make it to see to Thanksgiving. Little did I know when I woke up on Sunday that a fellow music teacher had died of a heart attack. Little did I know that I would run the Lil Rhody Runaround in memoriam to these two fellow human beings. [Read more...]
That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.
Lake Hammonasset, a preserve owned by the Regional Water Authority, offers a nice loop on generally non-technical trails. For a longer run it can be combined with the loop around Chatfield Hollow. To access to these trails you do require an RWA Recreation Permit. [Read more...]
The rocks are where they are- this is their will. The rivers flow-this is their will. The birds … [Read More...]
