Team Sports
The Bourbon Chase Overnight Relay
There is nothing quite like the Bourbon Trail throughout the state of Kentucky in autumn. Rolling hills, vibrant bluegrass, horse farms and fall foliage make for a beautiful drive…or maybe a run? Of course! Who wouldn’t want to run on such a gorgeous course, and that’s one reason why The Bourbon Chase will take place [...]
Relays Make Longer Distances Achievable
Yesterday, in the town where I’m living in Brazil, there was a marathon. This wasn’t your standard, one person runs 26.2-miles marathon though, it was actually a relay. After hearing about this event, I was reminded of how great an option relays can be if you have a course of longer distance and would like [...]
Book Review: First in Thirst
If you participated in any sport as a kid, are involved in them now or take part in more vigorous exercise there is no way you escaped the influences of Gatorade. I just recently finished reading the book First in Thirst: How Gatorade Turned the Science of Sweat into a Cultural Phenomenon by Darren Rovell. [...]
Spinning Nation 2009
Spinning Nation is a national fundraising event endorsed by the Spinning indoor cycling program. Spinning Nation ‘09 takes place on February 28 and benefits Athletes for a Cure and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. The event takes place at certified Spinning facilities throughout the United States.
History of Spinning
According to their website: “Venice, California-based Mad Dogg Athletics, [...]
2009 Palm Beach Team in Training Events
My husband and I are getting ready to start our 4th season with the Palm Beach Team in Training cycle team. Team in Training is the main fundraising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Team in Training will help you to train for a marathon, triathlon or century bike ride, and in return you [...]
Local Charity Athletic Events
Take the time to check out local charity athletic events near you. My husband and I have participated in many charity bike rides for national non-profit organizations, such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the America Diabetes Association. Although we found a local training team to join for these [...]
