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The Brotherhood Ride Is The Most Touching Thing On Two Wheels

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This weekend, you can join these brave men and women at Cycling For Fallen Heroes. “We always say, NEVER FORGET,” says Brotherhood Ride founder Jeff Morse, “but time moves on and people do forget about that da...

Beat Post Race Burnout With a Few Easy Tips

Jill Wheeler

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Jill Wheeler of the Wellfit Institute Gives Easy Solutions for Keeping your Head In The Game All Year Round. Q: "I just finished my goal race and now I don't really feel like doing anything. How can I start fe...

The Athletes At The Senior Games 2013 in Florida Will Amaze You

AC Shilton

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THE GOLDEN YEARS BRING GOLDEN MEDALS FOR THE ATHLETES AT THE FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES When it's 92-year-old John C. Taylor's turn to race at the 2013 Florida Senior Games, he has to call for backup to actually get...

Is Plastic Surgery Cheating for Athletes?

AC Shilton

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Some athletes are choosing to go under the knife, here’s what you need to know. Carter Wheeler was proud of how far he'd come. He'd lost more than 100 pounds and become an incredible athlete—feared on many a l...

If you want to be a better, faster cyclist, you need the right gear

AC Shilton

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The best way to catch up with Tish Kelly is when she’s on solid ground. Try and catch the category 3 cyclist on a ride and you’ll likely be left sucking wind. Kelly, who races in both road races and time trials, was third overall in the Florida

Why Paleo Diet Expert, Diane Sanfilippo, Won’t Pop Fish Oil Pills

Anne Reed

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There’s something fishy about fish oil supplements. Each time we interview a nutrition expert, we like to ask this question: What is the one item marketed to athletes that you absolutely will not eat, or that ...

Living the Dream, Phase 2: Letting Go of Control

Jamie Shane

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Partner WOD Partner 1: Lever 80 lb paving stone from the dirt. Partner 2: Deadlift 80 lb paving stone from the shovel. Partners: Farmer carry 80 lb paving stone 20 meters and stack. 35 rounds for time Then...

HONORABLE MENTIONS

AC Shilton

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Local athletes delivering real results

TOUGH TIMES IN STORE

AC Shilton

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As online shopping options multiply, local retailers are left fretting about the future.

Fort Myers Beach Marathon Debuts

Anne Reed

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It’s not often that we get to be first as adults–first in line to get a snow cone or first to cross a finish line–but on November 10, Southwest Florida athletes will have the opportunity to participate in the f...