Category: Outdoor Recreation

Best massage: Montage Boutique Spa

Mira Costa High students Jean Paul and Bianca LeBosnoyani are rising through the ranks, on the jiu jitsu and wrestling mats, Surfers in the South Bay Boardriders Club Becker Surf contest made generally weak waves look good. Or maybe it was photographer Steve Gaffney who made the waves look good.

Marathon men from West Suffolk

It is marathon season and four West Suffolk men are among the many thousands nationwide busy training for their big day. Matthew Kennedy has signed up for the Cambridge half marathon on March 5 while Martin Hayes and Mike Wright have devised a full 26-mile marathon route to complete on April 1 and Daniel Richards is preparing for the London Marathon on April 23. “I could not do it,” he said.

Chemicals banned in the 70s are found in ocean trenches

Poisonous chemicals used in manufacturing in the 1930s can still be found in the deepest parts of the ocean – even though they were banned more than 40 years ago. The toxins, known as Persistent Organic Pollutants , were outlawed in the 1970s after it was discovered that they can escape into the environment and cause lasting damage to wildlife.

Gibson’s stories bound for the screen

Lyle Gibson of Burlington, whose athletic exploits in Burlington date to his years as a baseball player at Burlington High School and continue through his days as a coach, tennis player, marathon-runner and more, is a self-published author and Parkinson’s disease advocate whose books have gotten the attention of a script development company in Hollywood. Lyle Gibson of Burlington, whose athletic exploits in Burlington date to his years as a baseball player at Burlington High School and continue through his days as a coach, tennis player, marathon-runner and more, is a self-published author and Parkinson’s disease advocate whose books have gotten the attention of a script development company in Hollywood.

Runners of all shapes and sizes set for marathon test

A former top local swimmer, a vegan fitness trainer and an amputee will be part of a team organized by one of the sponsors in the Hong Kong Marathon next Sunday.The 33-year-old Alex Chung Kwok- leung, a former Hong Kong swimmer, and Angie Palmer, a vegan fitness trainer who recovered from cancer, will join the 10-kilometer run for the first time while amputee Davis Dai Kim-ping will take part in … A former top local swimmer, a vegan fitness trainer and an amputee will be part of a team organized by one of the sponsors in the Hong Kong Marathon next Sunday.

2016: Key Biscayne residents conquer Miami Marathon

In what might best be described as seminal life experience, a handful of Key Biscayne residents recently ran the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, overcoming the wind and the cold of a South Florida winter morning to achieve an accomplishment they will no doubt remember for a lifetime. One-by-one they crossed the finish line amid the music and mayhem produced by a roadside DJ and supportive family and friends who clapped and yelled encouragement as they watched a wave of everyday people accomplishing their goal one amazing story at a time.

Mother to brave freezing temperatures on Arctic husky trail

An adventurous mother from Worthing, who had a double organ transplant less than a decade ago, will spend almost a week camping in minus 20 degree temperatures on a husky trail in the Arctic Circle. Danie Bax, a cardiac specialist nurse at East Surrey hospital who lives in West Street, is raising money for the NSPCC, who have organised the trip.

Use U-40 Cork Seal to Protect Cork Fishing Grips

When it comes custom rod building and fishing in general, cork will always be a popular grip because of its traditional look and classic feel on any fishing rod. With that said, the big knock against cork is its tendency to slough, erode, and chip over time, but just one coat of U-40 Cork Seal will prevent these factors and so much more.

How to Turn Your Walk into a Run

… Now that you know the benefits, before embarking on any running program it is always best to get clearance from your health care provider , especially if you are older than 40 or have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or …

Lightbulb moment

Joel Sartore had been a National Geographic wildlife photographer for 15 years when his wife, Kathy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. With three young children at home, he took a year off work to nurse her through radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

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Members and friends of the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters gathered on Tuesday, Dec. 27 to honor the dedication of a recently completed bridge to Bill Schumann. Schumann’s work in advancing the sport of snowmobiling has impacted Wisconsin, Illinois and the entirety of the sport’s community.

Funding to prevent skin cancer in surfers

West Australian surfer Mark Lane has spent his life in the sunshine and never believed he was in danger of skin cancer – until a health scare six months ago. Mr Lane had non-invasive melanomas removed from the side of his temple and is now more vigilant than ever.

County offers tips to stay safe in cold weather

The combination of low temperatures and wind chill constitute a threat, especially to certain groups of people: older adults, children, and people with respiratory or other health problems. If you are in danger or experiencing severe health problems due to the weather, please call 911.