Category Archives: Grace

Exquisite Grace and Physical IQ at 35 MPH

Hey, there, Top of the morning to you. Did you catch any of the Olympic Figure skating these past few weeks? Jim and I are avid figure skating fans. I love the grace and beauty combined with athleticism. Our top … Continue reading

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Diana Vishneva: Three Sides Of a Prima Ballerina, Made to Order

By ALASTAIR MACAULAY Audiences who came of age in the Iron Curtain era still find it astonishing to contemplate a career like Diana Vishneva’s. Ms. Vishneva is the prima ballerina of the Maryinsky (Kirov) Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia, and … Continue reading

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The Human Body Is Built for Distance Running

By TARA PARKER-POPE Does running a marathon push the body further than it is meant to go? The conventional wisdom is that distance running leads to debilitating wear and tear, especially on the joints. But that hasn’t stopped runners from … Continue reading

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Micheal Phelps: Avoiding the Deep End When It Comes To Jitters

By KAREN CROUSE ROME — Her body was quivering and she was sputtering for breath. The swimmer in obvious distress was not a toddler who took a tumble into the water; it was a future world-record holder in the warm-down … Continue reading

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Choose Your Weapon: The Best Martial Arts Fighting Styles, You’ve Never Heard of

WHEN it comes to the popularity of judo, tae kwon do and other combat disciplines, the math says it all: Asian martial arts studios in the United States outnumber Dunkin’ Donuts outlets by more than three to one. Black Belt … Continue reading