As the 2014 Tour de France prepares to crown a new champion this Sunday, the long shadow of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal continues to plague the sport. Once considered the greatest bicyclist, and arguably greatest athlete, in the world, Armstrong has tried to repair his disgraced career, and once-lucrative brand. Dropped by Nike (which… Continue Reading
By ANNETTE ZAHAROFF, MD, Active Living Council Chair The Mayor’s Fitness Council held its first ever town hall-style meeting titled Speak Out For Healthy Living on June 17. The event was open to the public and was held during Free Tuesday hours at the Witte Museum. The event attracted over 70 participants throughout the two… Continue Reading
Hopefully you have been enjoying the World Cup. Leading up to the Finals, you’ve had the chance to root for the USA or your other favorite country, groan at the flagrant fouls and even more flagrant flops, and scream in exultation or agony at the last-second heroics that propel your team to the next round… Continue Reading