I’m really getting excited about the upcoming winter games. Only nine more days! I caught part of 60 Minutes last Sunday that featured, Shaun White, aka “The Flying Tomato.” I can’t believe the stunts that guy can pull off, a-mazing! I’m in awe of all the athletes who will be competing in Vancouver this year. [...]
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Olympic Endurance
Posted in Fitness, Sports, tagged athletes, endurance, mental toughness, Olympics, Shaun White, training, winter games on February 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Gadget Review: RunKeeper App
Posted in Gadgets, Sports, tagged Gadgets, GPS, running on January 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »
I have had my eye on an all-in-one, watch/GPS/heart rate monitor since I signed up for the Go! St. Louis Half Marathon. You need an easy way to stay on track when you are logging all of those miles, right? What better way than through the magic of the GPS?! As snazzy as these gizmos [...]
Take the Time to Follow Your Passion
Posted in Interviews, Sports, tagged ARRG, participant, passion, practice, roller derby, workout on January 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last week’s post, Girls on Wheels, gave a glimpse of what roller derby is all about. This week, I talked with Cari Wohlrabe, an Arch Rival Roller Girl (ARRG) Newbie, who made the cut last October and has been practicing regularly in hopes of being drafted to one of the four ARRG teams this spring. [...]
Girls on Wheels
Posted in Fitness, Sports, tagged ARRG, athlete, bout, roller derby on January 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever been to a roller derby? I attended my first bout last weekend, and it was awesome. Roller derby is a full contact sport on wheels. It showcases the skills, spunk and attitude of each participant. St. Louis is home to the Arch Rival Roller Girls, (ARRG) and they kicked off their first [...]
