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Running away

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A woman describes taking a vacation that involved walking all or part of the way to each destination. She suffered some minor problems, such as a case of poison ivy, but felt mentally refreshed. The Backroads travel company offers vacations that allows runners to travel to several inns.

Author: Howard, Beth M.
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1996
Vacations, Services, Running, Tour operators, Backroads Inc.

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The eco-challenge: a race on the wild side

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The Hi-Tec Eco-Challenge is a 376-mile trek across some of the most challenging terrains in the US. Two women who recently participated in the event narrate some of their hardships and triumphs on the trails.

Author: Howard, Beth M., Odell, Sarah
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1995
Athletes, Outdoor recreation

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My old man and the sea

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A daughter relates how a lifelong dream of sea sailing with her father was fulfilled. The emotions she and her father felt while sailing and the important realizations that they had are described.

Author: Howard, Beth M.
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1997
Sailing, Fathers and daughters, Father-daughter relations

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