According to osteogenesis imperfecta foundation, OI is a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily. It is also known as “brittle bone disease.” The term means “bone that is imperfectly made from the beginning of life.” A person is born with this disorder and is affected throughout his or her lifetime. Ilene …
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When someone goes viral it happens super-fast and that is exactly what occurred with Vivian Schoeller on a random Tuesday morning. The best part, she embraced it!! After a little snooping I was able to figure out her name, but it wasn’t until after Spartan and Biggest Loser had already contacted her. She quickly responded …
To endure….. Throughout our lives, we endure a lot. We all endure hours of studying growing up to become a “professional”. We endure our parents telling us what to do and not to do. We are told to endure hours of trivial nonsense in order to show obedience to our employers’ day in and day …
Determined, dedicated and enthusiastic is what the three moms labeled as The Texas Trio are. On a mission to change their lifestyle of poor eating and lack of physical activity, Stephanie Mitchell, Susan Alford and Tina Basinger decided enough was enough! Each of these three ladies (two sisters and a cousin) knew something had to …
Are you 100% honest with yourself as you wake up every morning to the same routine? How many of us are willing to talk about our own personal addiction?
Hello my name is Elizabeth and I am an addict. It shames me to admit such a thing, but I could not remain silent any longer. Addiction affects everything around you from your family, job, friends, and even the amount of money in your bank account.
We always focus on what other people tell us about our lives through their perspective. Not everyone will agree but I felt my addiction was healthy for my mind, body and soul. How do you choose to do what you feel is being part of a love for racing and the community against someone who does not understand that what you go through on the course can be a life changing experience? I know there are many people who can tell plenty of stories.
Endurance and Obstacle Racing are not just about the things on the course, but also who and how it affects the lives of others who may not support your addiction. Leading to depression, breakups, and just walking away from the addiction that made you so happy. So many stories and adventures we all have to share.