I Go Bananas For Curved Yellow Fruit
August 11th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
Just like everybody else (with the possible exception of the women’s Olympic gymnastics team), I have bad habits. My voice
Author Archives: Mari Zagarins
What Makes a Sport an Olympic Sport?
August 3rd, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
Ever since the opening ceremonies aired last week, my boyfriend and I have been disputing the validity of basketball as
Always Look on the Bright Side of Bikes
July 28th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
If you’ve ever read Bill Watterson’s comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, you’re probably familiar with Calvin’s dad. An avid outdoorsman,
Poles Apart
July 20th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
When I was 18, one of my favorite summertime activities was to hike to the tops of ski mountains and
Hey, Don’t Get Bent out of Shape
July 11th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
Up until ninth grade, I was extremely bad at all things athletic. In gym class, I was the kid who
NPR Encourages Active Minds … And Bodies?
July 4th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
Last summer, National Public Radio aired a segment called “Sitting All Day Is Worse For You Than You Might Think.”
I Finished A Marathon! Where’s The Support Group?
May 31st, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
The Vermont City Marathon last weekend was awesome. For most of the race, I felt as vigorous as a goldfinch
Marathon Training Ruined My Life
May 24th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
I used to think running was stupid. Up until about four years ago, my stock response to anyone who told
There Are Other People Who Run?
May 19th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
I obviously want to be an incredibly fast runner and I want to be everybody’s role model. That’s why, whenever
So You Want To Be a Marathoner?
May 11th, 2012 | by Mari Zagarins
Training for a marathon requires sacrifice. What, did you just fall out of your chair in surprise? I know, I