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Participating in the 2011 ITU Long Course Duathlon in Zolfingen, Switzerland was a remarkable experience. It took me twelve hours to complete the 10k run, 150k bike,and 30k run over a course that is considered to be the toughest duathlon course in the world. Much of the event was held in pouring...

Every parent knows that children seem to arrive with different temperaments that require different methods of guiding and interacting with them. These differences have also been the topic of much scientific research. Dr. James Dobson, for example, wrote extensively on the special needs and...

"Rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep."

What a joy it is to have friends who will be genuinely glad for you when something goes your way. It is even more valuable when they can share your sorrows and losses. Nothing seems as bad when you have someone to talk to about it...

My mother used to say that I needed more fun than anyone she'd ever met. Maybe so. I love to have fun and so do your children. Seventy percent of children under twelve who try a team sport will abandon it by the time they are thirteen. There are a lot of reasons why this might be but I'm certain...

I’ve been coaching a youth triathlon team this summer and today was their first triathlon. It was a great experience to work with a group of parents who are totally devoted to their children’s development. I saw looks of apprehension on the faces of young athletes just before they...