June 2008 Archive
- Terrible Accident
This photo jolted me out of my seat this morning. It has nothing to do with running, but it occurred during a race. This could have happened to runners. It could happen to anyone. So disturbing…and sickening. The Associated Press (CNN) reported that a car plowed into a weekend bicycle race along a highway near [...]
- The Bull Gets a Bike
Last Sunday, I dropped by my brothers’ place to pick up my new old bike. One of my brothers unselfishly agreed to lend me his mountain bike so I could gradually dip my feet into the world of cycling. – My new hand-me-down bike – I have three brothers. And they have three bikes, if [...]
- I Want to Be a Runner
With classes starting next week, I asked my incoming 1st-grader, Anton, if he wanted to sign up for football after school. I expected an enthusiastic “yes” from him. After all, it wasn’t too long ago when—after enumerating the number of sports he could get into: golf, swimming, football, or running—he adamantly said “My sport is [...]
- 2 Weeks to Men’s Health All-Terrain Race
The Men’s Health All-Terrain Race (ATR) is Men’s Health magazine’s flagship event for 2008. It is still the only race of its kind in the country. Segregated into a trail and bike run, the MH ATR is for people who love these disciplines and who are looking for a one-of-a-kind experience. Venue: Timberland Heights, [...]
- Battered and Bruised
This morning, I lay flat on my back in the middle of our garage as the hubby slowly backed up the car making sure both right tires ran over my left shin. Then, cringing in pain I cried out “Do it again! This time slower!” Okay, it didn’t exactly happen that way. For the most [...]
