CONTENTS
Vol. 17, No. 4
OCTOBER 2000
FEATURES
IT'S A LONG JOURNEY FROM CUBA TO MINNESOTA
Cuba, prison and, finally, happiness for George Odio
CATCHING UP WITH LUKE BODENSTEINER
Former Olympian from Wis. now heads USSA Nordic
HOW CAN WE GET MORE PEOPLE INTO XC SKIING?
A glimpse at the present and a hope for the future
A VISIT TO WISCONSIN'S HIGH CLIFF STATE PARK
A timeless journey to four seasons of silent sports fun
REVISITING THE 24-HOUR MTB RACE AT NINE MILE
What it's like to ride with the pioneers of mountain biking
20TH ANNIVERSARY FOR THE LAKEFRONT MARATHON
Milwaukee's classy mid-size marathon is a volunteer effort
LOOKING BACK ON A SEASON OF ROWING
The benefits of rowing go far beyond physical fitness
SILENT SPORTS EXERCISES: RESISTANCE & ENDURANCE
Resistance training can enhance sports performance
DEPARTMENTS
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING with MITCH MODE
Dreams of skiing shake off the lethargy of summer
BICYCLING with DOUG SHIDELL
Race Promotion Seminar produces interesting advice
NUTRITION with DONNA MARLOR R.D., M.A.
Tips on how to optimize weight loss for athletes
WEATHER with TONY SCHUMACHER
Hurricanes do have an affect on Midwest weather
RUNNING with TOM KAUFMAN
U.S. Olympic marathoner is Madison's Rod DeHaven
ILLINOIS with BOB RICHARDS
Behind the scenes at the LaSalle Chicago Marathon
PADDLE SPORTS with MIKE SVOB
Solving the great shuttle riddle for paddling trips
EDITOR'S LETTER
CORRESPONDENCE
SILENT SPORTS SHORT
CALENDAR
MARKETPLACE
ON THE COVER
Roller skiers at Elm Creek Park in the Twin Cities area.
Phil Van Valkenberg photo | 
