Introducing a new shooter to the world of firearms? There are a few “do’s” and “don’ts” to keep in mind to help make the experience fun and successful. This isn’t a complete list of what to and what not to do, but, hopefully, it’s enough to get you started sharing the shooting sports. Don’ts 1. […]
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Running: Everyone’s favorite form of exercise
No, running is not everyone’s favorite form of exercise. The mindless jarring forward with little-to-no reprieve can last fifteen, twenty or thirty minutes before a solid, worthwhile distance run is knocked out for the day. By the end, you’re out of breath, sweaty and, if you don’t eat quickly, feeling pretty weak. The exercise is […]
The Story of Warriors Hockey: Scars and Skates
In a span of 10 days in early April more than 1700 players from 128 teams gathered in suburban Chicago, Illinois to take part in the USA Hockey’s Annual Disabled Hockey Festival. This by itself is note worthy, but among those 1700 players is a select few that belong to the Warriors Hockey Program. What […]
Quick Look: Garmin Fenix 2 Multisport Watch
Garmin strikes again with what might very well be one of the best sports watches out there. For the distance runner—and I am one—it packs it all. Sure, the usual suspects are included: The Garmin tracks speed, pace, time, distance, and heart rate. But it gets interesting with a few new features, such as a foot pod that calculates […]