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2009 Mercury Mariner: Weekend Athlete
KickingTiresIt???s time to put away the bikes and take out the cross-country skis here in Chicago, and that means the Weekend Athlete test is going to shift with the seasons. First up: The 2009 Mercury Mariner, which I tested eons......Tags: Trips and Vacations, Services and Shopping, Cross Country Skiing, Athletes, Sports
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High or low: Two views of U.S. medal hopes for 2014 Winter Games
The United States racked up a record 37 medals, including nine gold, at the 2010 Winter Olympics. With the pre-Olympic World Cup and world championship winter sports season over for U.S. athletes, it’s a good time to look at the U.S. chances for...
Tags: Alpine Slalom Skiing, Swimming, Evan Lysacek, Ice Skating, Super G Skiing
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ON THE TRAIL : Warmed up to curling sport
With white hair and bald spots, the men scooted across the textured ice -- one shoe with a flat, grippy sole and the other that slides. They scoured the ice with what looked like brooms and "threw stones." They were curling, a sport that most of them...
Tags: Curling, Cross Country Skiing, Sports, Media Industry
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Walking enhanced with pick up sticks
I came upon my new winter activity almost by accident. I was heading out for a hike through my local forest preserve when I decided to take a pair of trekking poles. I'd fallen in love with them on a summer hiking trip, and thought they might liven up...
Tags: Morton Arboretum, Services and Shopping, Physical Fitness and Exercise, YouTube, Cabela's Inc.
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Snow a welcome sight for winter sports enthusiasts
Maybe winter storm "Nemo" didn't find us so much as it found New England, but it still delivered just enough snow to make last weekend a special time for winter sports lovers. For the downhill skiers, it provided a fresh coat of natural snow that was...Tags: Cross Country Skiing, Sports, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Jim Shea Sr., 2nd of 3 Generations Of Olympians, Says His Grandsons Have A Shot, Too
The Hartford CourantWhen he was a kid, Jim Shea Sr. couldn't wait to get out of Lake Placid, the then-sleepy little town in upstate New York whose claim to fame was hosting the 1932 Olympics. "I can remember vividly, walking home from school along Main Street, saying, 'I...Tags: Speed Skating, Cross Country Skiing, Awards and Prizes, Olympic Games, Sports
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Snowshoeing.... Four Wheel Drive For Your Feet
I love winter. And one of the reasons I'm convinced I look forward to it is because I have things I love to do out in the fluff stuff. For years, I used to look forward to getting out on my cross country skis. I enjoyed exploring local areas in the...
Tags: Passenger Cars, Cross Country Skiing, Sports, Hummer
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ON THE TRAIL: Time to seize the snow
I believe in winter. In the past week, I've skied for hours at local parks, tripping so many endorphins that, if it was a controlled substance, I'd have a long, long record. So I believe. I just know that I have to seize winter while it's here. No...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Dick's Sporting Goods Incorporated, YouTube, Cross Country Skiing, Social Media
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You've Got To Like Snow.... You're a Northerner!!!!
As the year comes to a close, and winter starts to slowly move upon us. I start to hear the one thing that you hear every year. "I hate snow". Well, first let me say this. If your reading this, your not allowed to complain and here is why I say that....Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Cross Country Skiing, Sports
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Two U.S. women have big day on snow
It was quite a Wednesday for two U.S. women in winter sports where their country has had little or no historic success.
Veteran cross-country skier Kikkan Randall added another line to her litany of impressive career firsts when she became the first U.S....Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Awards and Prizes, Cross Country Skiing, Sports, 2016 Olympic Games
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Things to do when you can't find snow
By mid-January, most cold-weather lovers are basking in the delights of frosty breath, frozen cheeks and runny noses and are all bundled up to take part in their favorite winter activities.
Area ski resorts have witnessed an increase in patronage since...Tags: Fishing, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing, Concerts, Fishing Forecast
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2011 Snow Sports Holiday Gift Guide
With Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton opening up for the season this morning, active outdoor enthusiasts such as skiers and snowboarders are all revved up for snow.
While Mother Nature hasn't obliged us with snow since her Halloween trick earlier...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Holidays, Halloween, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Cross Country Skiing
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|Column| Allentown Morning Call
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|Column| South Bend Tribune
Dec 10, 2012
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|Column| Allentown Morning Call
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|Column| Allentown Morning Call
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