I don’t like Vegas. Oh, sure there are truly unique features of this desert locale that are curious, amazing or even wonderful. The surrounding geography is so much different from my norm, that I am intrigued, or even awed by the beauty and diversity of the creation. The amount and variety of entertainment options amazes
My friend Trevor Spencer over at Marathon Training Academy turned me on to a really nice set of trails in a state park and conservation area near my home. I had never run the General Watkins trails for several reasons. I don’t run trails very often. I like finishing a run near a shower. The
The Southeast Missouri Senior Games are held in Perryville each August. The city’s Parks & Recreation department does an excellent job of organizing and managing the multi-sport event. I participated in the basketball skills and swim meet portions on Friday, August 10. Basketball skills included shooting free throws and around the world. About a dozen
The Dutchman’s Dash has all the elements of a great event; impassioned organizers, a worthy cause, universal appeal, community support, and a fun atmosphere. Blaine and Morgan Swinford are the driving force behind the Dutchman’s Dash. They are both very quick to acknowledge and thank the host of volunteers who make the event possible. The
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
