Marathon Man
Dr. Kevin Lease, from a non-runner to a marathon runner in 15 months. As we roll out of the holidays — that most wonderful time of year when gaining weight never tasted…
Sports
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Sports Archive
Man Page – America’s Fantasy
Bringing fans of America’s game together. There’s a fantasy sweeping America, and it has nothing to do with being the next star on “The Voice,” winning the lottery, or Justin Bieber. This…
The Man Page – Talking Big Game
Three local businessmen tell their exciting stories of big bears and unusual elk. by Tom Loeffler Lee Wilbers has had a lot of hunting success in his life, starting with…
The Man Page – Access on Par
The Ken Lanning Golf Center is now open at Turkey Creek for children, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. by Tom Loeffler photos by Rufus Harmon Call this a great venture…
Better with Age: Slow Pitch Softball
Slow-pitch softball fosters loyal players and fans that span more than three decades. After reaching a certain age, slow-pitch softball isn’t about wins and losses anymore. And it’s certainly…
Hit the Katy Trail
For walkers, runners and especially bikers, the Katy Trail boasts 237 miles of winding path and amazing views. Unless you’re new to the area or have been in a deep…
Year of the Comet
Fatima High School is having an amazing run of athletic success in Westphalia, a town that’s basically a present-day Mayberry with smartphones and iPads. It took the Fatima Lady Comets…
Need for Speed
Jefferson City businessman Reid Millard finds solace from thrills on the fast track. OK, let’s see a show of hands. How many of you can say you’ve beaten Tiger Woods…
No Love Lost
Dave Steinmeyer has been the face of tennis in central Missouri for nearly four decades. His children, John, Robyn and Laura, were all good players, and that torch has been…
Into the Wild
Republic of South Africa, March 2012, on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, close to Botswana: It was 110 degrees. “We tracked a lion for three and a half hours…