Kayaking – therapy for body, mind and spirit
By Abe Draper Photos by Abe Draper and Shanna Head with Central Mississippi Paddling Mafia As humans we have always been drawn to the water. Our earliest and greatest civilizations were founded on the shores of rivers and seas. In fact, cultures throughout history have depended on oceans and inland waterways as primary means of exploration and transportation. By continually developing newer and more efficient vessels to navigate these bodies of water, man Read more »
Keeping It Fun
By Joey Lee This year is an important anniversary for me; it marks my 30th year competing in triathlons. Throughout that time, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep myself from getting burned out, stay motivated and keep it fun. One of the great things about triathlon is that it’s three sports in one. So that, in itself, makes it three times harder to get burned out than those who are purists Read more »
Float Your Cares Away…
by Abe Draper Ever spend a leisurely afternoon on a float at the beach – the warm sun and salty air clearing your head and draining the tension from every muscle – the only sounds, the calls of a few hungry gulls, trolling the beach for a quick snack? Okay, subtract the sun, subtract the inflated float, and subtract the gulls. In fact, subtract any contact of a visual, auditory, or Read more »
If the shoe fits… finding the right fit in a FITNESS SHOE
Vibrant new colors, cutting-edge designs, game-changing materials and groundbreaking technologies are common buzzwords found in the promotional and advertising messages of the ever-changing fitness shoe industry. But when you are looking to find a fitness shoe with the right fit for you, there is much more to consider than what sounds good and what meets the eye. Talk to any dedicated runner, walker or general fitness buff and they will Read more »September 24th 2018
Civil Rides is a 3-day bicycle ride, beginning April 4, 2018 at the steps of the National Civil Rights Museum read more »
Crib and Toddler Mattress Recalled for Failing to Meet Flammability Standards Posted Mon 01/15/2018 11:10PMThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has ordered a recall of more than 23,400 Dream On Me spring and foam mattresses read more »
Families First to Host Healthy Teens for a Better MS Rally on MS Gulf Coast Posted Mon 01/15/2018 3:28AMBILOXI, Miss. – Families First for Mississippi is expanding Governor Bryant’s Healthy Teens for a Better Mississippi initiative throughout the read more »
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