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Ninety, forty, five, and quack!

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An elderly man takes up walking to rehabilitate a torn cartilage in his knee. He eventually learns how to racewalk and comes in fifth place during a 1,500-meter race in this humorous article.

Author: Donley, Dick
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1992

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No more Mickey Mouse

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Talented younger skiers need skis that are shorter and more flexible versions of adults skis. Nine junior racer models ranging in price from $199 to $425 are evaluated.

Author: Fink, Mike
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Skiing
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0037-6264
Year: 1992
Evaluation, Equipment and supplies, Skiing for children, Children's skiing, Atomic 933 SL JR (Skis), Dynastar Team CMG (Skis), Elan R55 Racing (Skis), Fischer SL World Cup JR (Skis), Head TR6 JR (Skis), K2 CV Team (Skis), Kastle RXM GSM JR (Skis), Rossignol 7XK JR (Skis), Volkl P10 RS JR (Skis)

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City mouse, country mouse

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A walker who moves from Manhattan, NY, to Westport, CT, describes the contrast between the odd attractions of a big city and the serene sights of a countryside.

Author: Herman, Hank
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1992
Manhattan, New York, New York

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Subjects list: Humor and anecdotes, Walking
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