Blood, sweat and beers
A little dirt never hurt anyone. Add in blood, sweat and beers, and you’ve got the makings of a high-octane day that’ll leave you a weathered warrior. So what is [...]
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Posted August 20, 2014in Locker Room
Posted August 13, 2014in Locker Room
The ups and downs of competition
In life there are ups and downs. A lucky few will travel around the world, perhaps see the Eiffel Tower, while others will simply go around the corner as they [...]
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Posted August 06, 2014in Locker Room
Cow chips, guns and rubber chickens
The oil is bubbling. The heat is rising. The kids are on leashes. That’s right, it’s time to brave the humidity and get out there for this year’s Iowa State [...]
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Posted July 30, 2014in Locker Room
On a full stomach
Sometimes runners take extra care about what they eat and drink in the weeks and days leading up to a race. Maybe they’ll carbo-load, order extra servings of broccoli and [...]
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Posted July 23, 2014in Locker Room
I believe I can fly
Do you know what pickup line works without fail? “I can fly.” Sure, Lois Lane might have feigned disinterest and even made the Man of Steel compete with his own [...]
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Posted July 16, 2014in Locker Room
Fur, feathers, humps and stripes
A day at the races means fun in the sun, checking out the equestrian athletes showing off their speed. As the horses get near the finish line, you can also [...]
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Posted July 09, 2014in Locker Room
Need for speed
Racing events are packed with nerve-racking action and excitement. And there’s no place better to check it out than at “The Fastest Short Track on the Planet”: the Iowa Speedway. [...]
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Posted July 02, 2014in Locker Room
Summer Beer Olympics
“I usually don’t have a burger, a brat, and a steak but…it is 4th of July. And I need the energy if I’m gonna start blowin’ crap up. It’s what [...]
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Posted June 25, 2014in Locker Room
Sun’s out. Buns out.
Despite what some believe, the rush after a nice workout is worth all the bitching and moaning it took to get you started. And after a spot of exercise, is [...]
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Posted June 18, 2014in Locker Room
Shot in the dark
What do soccer and bowling have in common? Aside from being two sports that can’t get proper air time on ESPN, they require a fair amount of eye-hand coordination. Now [...]
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