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Citius, Altius, Sapientius: The Equestrian Connection

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

I  have never been an athlete. As a kid I played outside because that’s what kids did then, but I had zero talent or inclination for team sports. Tennis I kind of liked, but you needed a court for that … Continue reading →


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Citius, Altius, Sapientius — Exercise and the Older Writer, by Deborah J. Ross

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

It seems that the older I get, the more integral exercise is to my writing practice. The way they are interwoven has changed with the passing decades, as has the type of physical activity that appeals to me. I no … Continue reading →


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Getting around to it: Rochelle

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

by Jennifer Stevenson Since I started taking regular exercise about sixteen years ago, I have heard a number of inspiring stories from people who were, how shall I put this, too old. Too old to ride a horse, too old … Continue reading →


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Lullaby Language: Putting Your Readers to Sleep

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

Late last summer, I was called in to help an IT client learn to work better with their customers. Although I don’t ordinarily travel in the summer, this problem sounded like a true emergency, one where my presence was required … Continue reading →


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Geek of the Week: Roller derby gear

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

Factoid: all quad skates were, until recently, designed for the male foot, which apparently is shaped like a brick. The female foot is more duck-shaped, with a narrow heel and wider at the toes. Continue reading →


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Hurts so good

Posted on June 12, 2009 by

Athletes know that there is a Good Hurt and a Bad Hurt. Continue reading →


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The Draft Hits Haymarket Rioters

Posted on April 13, 2009 by

Jubilation! Three of my fellow Haymarket Rioters have been drafted into home teams of the Windy City Rollers! I’m so proud I could bust! Continue reading →


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Injuries and fatigue

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Benched. I’m bummed. Our team, the Haymarket Rioters, is doing some derby demo scrimmages before the bout on March 21 and I can’t skate for at least three more weeks. At a recent practice I took a toss, and I think I kicked the skates out from under the skater in front of me, because she sat down suddenly on my knee. One small sprain and bam, I’m benched. Continue reading →


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Strength training, or, you’ve got to be kidding

Posted on February 6, 2009 by

I have never been a fan of exercise for its own sake. As recorded in this blog, I have taken up swimming—because it’s like flying, because I can do it lying down, because against all odds I’ve become good at … Continue reading →


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My second exercise obsession has six legs

Posted on January 2, 2009 by

by Jennifer Stevenson After swimming for two years every single day, I fell in love with a new sport: horseback riding.  My husband and I began taking lessons at a hunter-jumper barn, which means they wanted me to sit on … Continue reading →


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