Getting Started

Wednesday, 29 December 2010 22:07

My first pair of running shoes

Written by Lora Erickson

By Lora Erickson aka “Blonde Runner” I remember my first pair of what I thought was a “good” pair of running shoes. I was a freshman in high school and the coach noticed my shoes and encouraged me to buy some good shoes for running. So my Mom took me to the local department store to purchase my first pair of “running” shoes. The selection of athletic shoes was slim at best. As I…

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Beginning Running

Written by Edna Alford

From time to time, I reflect back on how my life has been impacted with the ability to run. I reflect back on the inner stirrings that prompted me to even try. And I remember........

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Runners....the American Spirit?

Written by Edna Alford

So what is the American Spirit? Is it simply the idea of having freedom. Freedom to choose how we spend our lives.... even if it's for the bad? Even if we neglect our health, our financial obligations, and forsake any and all duties to be a contributing member of society? Should we give more than we take? Or take more than we give? To me runners embody the American Spirit. Runners remind us that we…

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