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Only in San Diego - Dragon Boat Rescue

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 17:10

From a recent Diane Bell column in the UT-San Diego: Bob Kaplan won't be attending his daughter's Wellesley College graduation--due to a family of ducks. Seems that early last Sunday, the ducklings decided to cross the road during a Fiesta Island Time Trial bike race. Kaplan swerved to...

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Food Fight: Low Sugar Cereal vs Popcorn

Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 14:00

Especially for parents, having sensible snacks available is a no-brainer. And if those snacks can provide some legit nutrition, well that’s a big bonus. At our house, cereal reigns supreme--favored over all other crunchy alternatives such as goldfish, whole wheat crackers, chips, anything! But...

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Another Salad Dressing that makes the Athletic-Minded "Cut"

Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 14:02

Wow! That was our reaction when we tried out the Caesar Parmigiano Yogurt salad dressing from Bolthouse Farms. We are salad connoisseurs and sampling dressings is a team hobby. But we refuse to stock our fridge with any calorie, salt or sugar bombs. The result is that many dressings under perform...

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Food fight: PB&J Sandwich vs. Bonk Breaker PB&J Bar

Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 17:22

There's more than one way to skin a cat. Who came up with that? Mark Twain used the expression...Anyway, let's talk food, specifically a favorite pre and post-workout snack, the peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Just Google "peanut butter jelly sandwich athlete" and a slew of sites appear...

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How to take your kid cycling: iBert Review

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 16:02

Active parents mean active kids right? And cycling is a great family activity, even for the little ones. We recently recommended the iBert Safe-T-Seat in our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, but now we have fully tested the seat. And we're pleased that our recommendation stands! ...

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Staying Active and Healthy in Taipei Taiwan

Friday, January 13, 2012 - 19:57

International travelers set for Taiwan’s capital city of Taipei usually arrive via Taoyuan International Airport which is located approximately 30 KM from the Eastern District of Taipei, considered the business, arts, financial and cultural center of Taiwan. This eastern area is mostly made up of...

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2011 Holiday Gift Guide from Athletic-Minded Traveler

Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 17:44

Hooray for our FOURTH annual gift guide! And whether you're miserly or magnanimous, we have something for your budget. And just as a reminder, we are not compensated nor rewarded for any of our picks. View our past lists for more ideas.

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Colonoscopy - No Big Deal: Helpful Tips and Recommendations For an Easy Colonoscopy

Friday, December 2, 2011 - 17:59

This week, I underwent my first colonoscopy. The following tips and recommendations should help make the prep and procedure a “piece of cake”.

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BoxCycles Cargo Bike for the Family

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 10:25

During several recent trips to Europe—Amsterdam in particular—we have returned home with bike envy. While American mountain and road cycling interest and participation are now comparable to the Europeans, commuter bikes are far more popular overseas. In particular, the family-friendly “...

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Hotel Review: Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek, CA

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 09:41

Recently, I had an opportunity to spend a night at the Renaissance ClubSport in Walnut Creek, California. (Full disclosure: The stay was on their “dime”.) To say that I came away “impressed” would be like describing Usain Bolt as “kinda quick”.

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