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The end of the world?

Posted by John on December 31, 2009 at 2:18 pm

Ten years ago, the world was in a panic thinking that everything was coming to an end.  Y2K was here and it was all people could talk about.  What was going to happen?  Would the world be plunged into chaos because computers would melt down, going haywire because they couldn’t handle four digit years?  I [...]

Project America Run – Remembering their sacrifice

Posted by John on November 20, 2009 at 5:43 pm

My friend Mike Ehredt is first and foremost and all-around great guy, and second a world class athlete.  He’s pretty humble and would never tell you that, but he’s accomplished some pretty impressive athletic endevours in remote places all around the world, including the Marathon des Sable. In May 2010 he’ll be undertaking his biggest [...]

Drop the flops and show your feet some love!

Posted by John on May 10, 2009 at 1:57 pm

Summer’s coming and so is flip flop season. I have to admit, they drive me nuts. The shuffling, the flapping noise. The foot problems. That’s right. Those flip flops that you love so much and are all the rage are causing problems. Just Google “flip flop foot pain” and you’ll come up with all sorts [...]

You’re getting smarter too!

Posted by John on March 15, 2009 at 5:10 am

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine determined that physical activity, in addition to making your body healthier, increases both the volume of brain tissue and the ability of the brain to function properly.