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It's taken me awhile, but I'm finally on pace again to swim more than 50 miles this year! I'm entered in U.S. Masters Swimming's "Go the Distance" program, where fitness swimmers like myself are recognized for swimming various distances in a single calendar year. My goal is 50 miles -- the lowest that the program recognizes. Got to start somewhere. I began the year well, and by Jan. 4, I was on pace to swim 59.79 miles. A minor operation kept me out of the pool for about a month, and by&nbs... Read More

IrongeezerSays™," While Exercising Be Good to the Environment."
By Cliff and Tatjana Eggink  We all know that Kermit the Frog says, "It isn't easy being green;" however, it must become the thing to be for all of us, and especially for us athletes and any active outdoor person. After all, “being green”  means that we are breathing cleaner air on our runs, walks and hikes, viewing scenery in the mountains, in the desert, at the beach, on the water without litter, and swimming in and... Read More

Here's an indication that Masters sports are finally getting some respect. Philippa "Phil" Raschker, a 61-year-old Masters track and athlete, was named among the 11 finalists for the AAU's 2007 James E. Sullivan Memorial Award, which recognizes the top amateur athlete in the United States. Among the other nominees was Tim Tebow, the quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy. Raschker, who lives in Marietta, Ga., had an amazing year on the track in 2007, setting 12 world and 31 national age-gro... Read More

Ex-Highland Games guy seeks new tendons and ligaments; respond immediately; check post office box; just kidding.... Read More