Category Archives: Sports

How to train for an obstacle race (first timers)

So a large number of my friends are doing the Warrior Dash for the first time this weekend, and it made me realize that they could use some advice from their favorite person (ME!). So running an adventure race or … Continue reading

Nov 30
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Why the NBA lockout won’t last as long as the NFL lockout

Right now two of the major sports in the United States are enduring a player/owner lockout over disputes regarding pay and revenue sharing. Both leagues have rich players and even wealthier owners. Both leagues pay their elite players millions of … Continue reading

Jul 11
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6 Months in five fingers

So as some of you may know, I’ve been running in Vibram Five Fingers for close to 6 months now. Why did I take the leap and start running in VFFs? Well after reading the harvard study on the biomechanics … Continue reading

Oct 20
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My quest to become an endurance athlete

My entire life I’ve honestly HATED distance running or walking. As my good friends the Clarks could tell you, when I was 9 or 10 I would complain bitterly about walking a couple of miles through Salamanca, Spain. I’ve always … Continue reading

Oct 19
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World Cup Preview – Argentina & Holland

This guest post was written by Adrian Bacariza Continuing in my world cup 2010 preview, I figured I would take a look at some of the teams that have a legitimate shot at winning the cup and are not explicitly … Continue reading

Jun 10
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World Cup Preview – Brazil & Spain

This guest post was written by Adrian Bacariza As the world cup draw near I thought i would give a run down on the teams, favorites and players to watch. Lets start with the favorites: The two media favorites coming … Continue reading

Jun 10
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Intro to barefoot running

Let me preface this by saying I am not an expert on running, in fact I am a super amateur. I’ve been running all my life, but never for the sole purpose of running. Barefoot running has been getting more … Continue reading

May 27
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The ultimate fantasy soccer (futbol) team: Current

So to continue our discussion of best soccer / football / futbol players ever or best lineup possible, we’re making one with only currently active players. Here is our list of the current most dangerous lineup one could compile (assuming … Continue reading

Jul 23
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