Grand Teton, Wyoming. (Wikipedia Commons photo)
I’ve been seriously feeling the need to get on the road. Probably has something to do with winter-induced cabin fever. In any case, that’s given me time to find some really good links for you to check out. Let’s get to it with the Weekly Stoke!
Security concerns have ruled out military groups from doing “ruck marches” during the Boston Marathon this year.
A man out on a snowmobiling trip has his dog to thank for saving his life.
Maria Kang and familiy.
Maria Kang, the controversial “no excuses” fit mom of three kids who made a major Internet splash recently, is doubling down on that theme in this latest effort.
Here’s a good read about this runner’s latest 100-mile ultramarathon, and all the mental games that go into conquering such a race.
If that inspires you, then check out this: A young cross-country runner diagnosed with MS is not wasting time. She’s going all-out in her sport.
This link tells the amazing story of an ice climber who had the ice he was scaling fall right out from under him.
A female CrossFit competitor has a beef with the organization — she’s transgendered, and the CrossFit games is telling her she has to compete with the guys. So she is suing.
Here’s a list of 13 tips for doing your first mud run/obstacle course race.
And finally, one more list: 20 great things about Wyoming.
It’s unfortunate that The Military will not be able to march the course. It really bothers me. Can you think of a group that has been vetted more extensively than members of our military? Well, maybe the Secret Service.
They very easily could have put an officer in charge of managing this “operation” and being the point man for this activity. They do this for a living.
I understand the need for security and to make a security presence to make the public feel comfortable. I also understand that the BAA is at the mercy of the State and local police departments. The BAA is not all powerful. We are a nation of laws and that means compliance with the authorities. Without this compliance our society would begin to look like so many of the basket cases we see daily on CNN.
I firmly believe that last year was a one-off event and that we are beyond a reasonable response.
I agree. Surely there is a way to inspect those rucks and let them through. I like seeing the soldiers, firefighters and cops marching and running in formation at events like these.