May 2003 CONTENTS Vol. 19, No. 11
FEATURES
BICYCLE TOURING THE LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE Outstanding attractions await for bikers on the Maritime Trail
THE DES PLAINES RIVER BIKE TRAIL IN LAKE COUNTY Trail from Wis. border south is completed with a new park
IOWA COUNTY ODYSSEY TESTS YOUR CLIMBING SKILLS A 111-mile ride in some of Wisconsin's most intense hills
CROSS-TRAIN WITH SOME AEROBIC PADDLING
Hard paddling is a great fit for cross country skiers
PADDLING LAKE SUPERIOR PROVINCIAL PARK'S LAKES A wilderness trip that's definitely worth the effort
THE JOYS OF RUNNING IN A "RELATIVE FASHION" Having fun while cultivating the next generation of runners
RUNNERS ARE READY FOR THE GREEN BAY MARATHON
Green Bay is showcased with this popular marathon
TRAINING FOR A TRIATHLON ON A LIMITED-TIME BUDGET How to get the most out of each of your training miles
CROSS COUNTRY SKI ON A TRAIL IN SUMMER A look at the amazing Classic All Terrain Ski
XC Q & A: ROLLER SKIING FOR THE YOUNG AND OLD Genetics vs. ski potential, and the Norwegian LSD method
SILENT SPORTS EXERCISES: UNILATERAL EXTENSIONS Their impact in training and in performance
DEPARTMENTS
BICYCLING with DOUG SHIDELL The bridge no one wanted except bikers and hikers
PADDLE SPORTS with MIKE SVOB Tips on observing wildlife from your boat
HEALTH & FITNESS with BILL HAUDA Do nonsmokers actually cost society more money?
RUNNING with TERI DWYER Running groups appeal more to women than men
WEATHER with TONY SCHUMACHER We are all at definite risk from lightning strikes
NUTRITION with DONNA MARLOR Can nutrition help in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
EDITOR'S LETTER CORRESPONDENCE SILENT SPORTS SHORTS CALENDAR MARKETPLACE
ON THE COVER
A rider in last year's WORS race, the Keweenaw XC Adventure. Greg Blasko/ www.midwestphotos.com |