Racing and Coping

Racing and Coping
By Bernard L. “Bun” Glaldieux Jr.
To many, perhaps most, of the under-achieving observers out there, it may seem that competitive athletes are an unfortunate lot.
To outsiders, the serious runner, cyclist or other high intensity athlete must appear continuously sore, aching, injured, misguided and masochistic, a driven, monomaniac, doomed to a short, miserable, lonely [...]

Interview with Beth Ann Chamberlain

Interview with Beth Ann Chamberlain
By Lynn Gladieux
Beth Ann, most people are unfamiliar with the biathlon and the rigorous training regimen involved. Can you describe your sport for us?
I would be happy to. Biathlon is a Winter Olympic sport consisting of Nordic skiing and rifle marksmanship. All races are done in the skating technique while carrying [...]

Sports Related Muscle Injuries

Sports Related Muscle Injuries
No matter our age or skill level, participation in athletic competition puts stress on the body that can lead to pain. Most of us have been taught that this pain should respond to ice and a few days of anti-inflammatory medication. Some of us wear braces to help our bodies compensate for [...]