Fast friends

Article Abstract:

A participant at a women's running camp describes how she felt insecure until she became friends with two other runners. The camp offered morning runs, training sessions, and guest speakers, but the most important lessons were how to get along with others and realize goals.

Social aspects, Running, Women athletes

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Kate's lesson: a dying girl teachers the author, a devoted runner, the meaning of "carpe diem." (Column)

Article Abstract:

A camp counselor for young people with health conditions learned to appreciate life more fully because of the attitude of one teenage girl with cystic fibrosis. The girl participated wholeheartedly in life until her death.

Influence, Teenagers, Youth, Cystic fibrosis, Pediatric respiratory diseases, Cystic fibrosis in children, Camp counselors

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The real runner's quiz

Article Abstract:

A quiz humorously points out some of the common traits and habits of dedicated runners.

Humor and anecdotes

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