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Lead Stories: Sunday, September 7, 2008

Keeping Kids Injury-Free
This Fall Season

Posted November 14th, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Megan Hueter

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

With the fall season umong us, many children are enjoying after school sports. While sports are a great way to develop strong bones, there is a higher risk for injuries, especially since their bones and muscles are still growing. The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends that parents and coaches take precautions to minimize the risk of injuries.

The 2006 statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission outlines the extent of sports injuries in children under 18.

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Podcast 47: Interview with Senator (and marathon runner!) Bill Frist

Posted May 4th, 2007 at 1:26 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts

In Episode 47 of The Final Sprint Podcast I was proud to be joined by Senator Bill Frist.

Senator Frist has not only achieved great success and widespread recognition for his work as an elected official, but is another example (like Oprah, Al Gore, P. Diddy, Kim Alexis, Shannon Miller, and of course Jim Ryun) of a public figure that has successfully completed a marathon. As a matter of fact, in just ten years Senator First was able to complete 7 marathons
and 2 half-marathons despite the demands of public service.

Senator Frist (who is also a heart surgeon, author and pilot) represented the people of Tennessee for two terms, served as the Majority Leader for the Republican Controlled Senate, and is among the most influential people on health care policy in America.

In the interview Senator Frist discusses how he got into running, overcoming the loss of his kneecap in a motorcycle accident, and how he found the time to train for marathons while serving as the third person in the United States’ line of executive succession.

Download the podcast to hear Senator Frist speak about these issues, as well as, his passion and views on health and fitness (and how they affected his own legislative initiatives), the many other government officials who run and have completed marathons (i.e. - Senator John Edwards and former Governor Mike Huckabee) and much more!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Bill Frist
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 17.1 MB
Length: 00:25:00

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Podcast 4: Interview w/ Dr. Ruth Heidrich, vegan marathoner & cancer-survivor

Posted January 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Motivation, Books, Success Stories, Nutrition, Columns, Success Stories, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts, Health & Fitness

This week I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Ruth E. Heidrich; the subject of TFS’s January 2007 “Success Stories” column.

In her mid-forties Dr. Heidrich was diagnosed with breast cancer; a shock to anyone – especially a marathon runner who had been in nearly perfect health. In order to stay cancer-free she set two incredibly challenging goals: becoming a vegan and completing an IRONMAN triathlon. Dr. Heidrich has achieved both goals and gone on to become an elite athlete. She has now run six IRONMAN triathlons, is approaching 100 marathons and has collected over 700 medals.

Download the podcast to learn about her fight with cancer, marathon running, being a vegan and the exceptional advice she offers in her new book: “A Race for Life” (published by Lantern Books)!

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Host: Adam Jacobs
Guest: Dr. Ruth Heidrich
Producer: Greg Cherniet
Music: Ryan Ahlwardt & Darnell Perkins
File size: 23.1MB
Length: 00:18:50

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