We had a war here this summer. No, not a price-war or a gas-war, but one of those ugly wars with bombs and rockets, soldiers and fear, of funerals and collective sadness. The kind of war that has air-raid sirens,…
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I wanted to share this story with you to reiterate the importance of keeping a sharp eye on your children, especially in crowded locations. This happened just a few days ago to a long-time friend of mine. Today a man…
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Having kids should not be an excuse for why you stop running. True, children make sticking to a regular running routine more difficult, but there is no reason they should deter you from running altogether. Shortly after we found out…
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It is a problem that parents are faced with across the country today. Kids would rather spend their time locked indoors, with their fingers attached to their smart phones, glued to the TV, and ears tuned into their iPod than…
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“Where’s Dad?” “Really? Where do you think he is?” “Swimming, biking or running?” “Yup. He will be home soon.” My kids initiated this conversation with my wife almost every morning this past year. By design, I would typically be walking…
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