Daily Archives: January 17, 2013

Has a Mainer Ever Competed in The Tour de France?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Edmund Klinkerch

The answer is a YES! Susan Elias of Readfield was a member of the USA women’s team which competed in the Tour De Feminin (women’s TdF) in 1989.  This race was run concurrently with the men’s race over somewhat shorter … Continue reading →

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Can you do a pull-up?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Kim

A few days ago, I was chatting about an article from the New York Times Magazine that I had read titled, “Why Women Can’t Do Pull-Ups.” When I had first read the title, I thought to myself, “It’s true, we’re … Continue reading →

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Wondrous Weight loss

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jamaal Grant

I have come across three stories of weight loss that are truly inspirational and I felt that I had to share them The first story is the most impressive in my opinion. Amy Smith, a Wisconsin woman weighed 427 pounds. She had a … Continue reading →

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Marathon des Sables

Posted on January 17, 2013 by BSPROUTFI3ND

All this talk about the human body has got me thinking about those who choose to test its limits.  Julie Moss in the 1982 Ironman was a great example in class.  Her entire body basically stopped working, but she still … Continue reading →

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On Weak Hands

Posted on January 17, 2013 by striva

I have small hands.  A pair of small hands can only be so strong.  In addition, my hands are weak.  In high school I did things that require frequent hand strength.  I maneuvered my fingers over a flute for three … Continue reading →

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Breakfast, for a change

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dan Medici

I didn’t usually eat breakfast until very recently.  During Janplan, I’ve probably gone to breakfast more times than I did the entire fall semester.  Part of this may be due to the fact that Foss is open for breakfast now … Continue reading →

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Maybe My Parents Knew What They Were Doing

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Benjamin Timm

Growing up I had never had Cocoa Puffs, Cap’n Crunch or Lucky Charms. While other kids during school lunch got to enjoy Lunchables or school food like chicken nuggets or pizza I was stuck with my peanut butter and jelly … Continue reading →

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