Coffee fueled original content from an aging middle-of-the-packer
Tri Harder Promotions did a great job of providing multi sport athletes of all levels the opportunity to compete in central Illinois. Three races shared the same venue on July 28 with staggered start times. The Stoneman Sprint, Iron Abe Olympic and Route 66 Half Distance races started at Lake Springfield with each distance course
Race days are a bit of a crap shoot. You sign up weeks or months in advance with no idea what the quality of your training, the condition of your health or the potential for foul weather will be. And then you train, you eat well, you nurse injuries and take care of your body.
Konner Dudley started drinking coffee at his church. It was the adult thing to do and he was ready to be a grown up. “My grandmother would make Folger’s so strong a fork would stand up in it.” Church, family and his hometown of Auburn, Illinois are driving forces behind Konner’s life decisions. One
There is a line in all those waivers we sign that mentions using your likeness in promotional materials. I never thought much about it until I saw my picture on the flyer for the Trail of Tears Triathlon in Cape Girardeau. While it is flattering and a bit exciting, it is also humbling. The camera
If you’ve ever thought about starting a coffee business in your garage, a trip to Fretboard Coffee in Columbia, MO may be in order. Located in the North Village Arts District, Fretboard doesn’t hide the fact that it is located in a garage. An elaborate system of glass tubes and jars for their cold brew
Robbie is passionate about coffee. He and his wife Katie are proprietors of Dynamite Coffee in downtown Cape Girardeau, MO. Together they run a comfortable shop focused on delivering a consistently superior customer experience. A couple carefully selected varieties of beans are roasted on site and offered at retail as well as a host of
I like a good cup of coffee. It doesn’t have to be great. But a good cup of coffee is so much better than a bad one. Getting a good cup of coffee at a hotel can be a challenge, especially for early risers. Honestly, it isn’t that difficult to make an enjoyable brew, even
I have been riding a county highway known locally as Baseline Road since I began riding bicycles with my daughter about four years ago. It wasn’t in the newness of the first couple rides, but soon after, I began to notice many things I would love to share with my good friend Chuck. Chuck was
Yes, I am a distracted runner. Thank you for reminding me. That is not what I thought when I saw your face glowing from the phone you held while navigating your mini-van. I approached the intersection of Main and Salcedo aware of my surroundings and willing to yield to any vehicles present. Regardless of who
People familiar with the National Senior Games understand the significance of qualifying years. The Olympic-styled competitive games for people fifty years and above are held during odd numbered years. To earn an invitation, athletes must qualify at participating state level games the prior year. There is a positive buzz among athletes about Albuquerque, the host
