ARTICLES BY JERRY HITCHCOCK

A workout with a beer chaser

There is no disputing the social aspect of group exercise. A workout just seems easier (and way more fun) when others join in to share the experience.

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Snuff the stiffness

No pain, no gain.

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Don't be foolish with the fuel

It’s been said a thousand times and it surely rings true: Getting old is not for the faint of heart. Nature is working against us, and sometimes it seems taking care of our bodies is more than a daunting task.

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Use it or lose it

While runners, joggers and walkers strive to remain stumble-free during their exercise, I recently stumbled upon something that puts the importance of exercise squarely in perspective.

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Mission NOT impossible

I’m not one to spend much time watching the tube, unless it’s in the background while I’m doing household chores, eating or cleaning up the kitchen.

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How I spent my summer vacation

As a person ages, the years inevitably pass by quicker, and for me, this year’s summer season went by like a flash.

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Trails from terrain

Rusty Baillie doesn’t let a little thing like age keep him from enjoying, improving North Idaho

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Discovering the secrets of Black Bay Park

I had just sat down with a cup of coffee, trying to get my bearings on a recent morning. Our dog, Journey, loves to get up-close-and-personal in those instances. I know from experience he wants to get a whiff of morning breath (definitely a dog thing) before I drown that …

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Structured skills (and safety)

Just like the cowboy (and cowgirls) rodeo has a season, so too does the bike rodeo.

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Havens wins Idaho 200

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IDAHO 200: The constant of change

A decade can fly by when you’re having fun.

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Race/ride around the lake with Coeur d'Fondo

The Coeur d’Fondo is nearing its fifth straight run around Lake Coeur d’Alene, and race director Isaac Mann can’t wait.

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Swim, bike and run - sprint style

With a community so supportive of those with active lifestyles, the progression of events like the Race The River sprint triathlon may seem smooth to an outsider.

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Wanna do a (no-pressure) mountain bike race?

Since I’m a seasoned road cyclist and competitor, many times I’ve been present when the conversation turns to mountain biking, since so many of my buddies are into racing on- and off-road.

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It's your trail

North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation kicks off summer with bonanza

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