Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Rachel G. Bowers Globe Staff April 11, 2018 Get the latest Boston Globe sports news alerts right in your inbox Christine Yost heard all the sage advice before running her first marathon — the Boston Marathon at that — last year.She threw it all out the window. “I call it an out-of-body experience, but not in a good way,” said Yost, 35, as she told the story with a dose of self-deprecation. Advertisement Her problems began with her wardrobe choice. It was hot on race day, but she wore a new pair of Lululemon leggings because she thought it would make for better photos. She elected against pouring water over her head to cool herself down because she did not want to get her shoes wet. And she embraced the notion that a rookie marathoner could finish in less than four hours.“When the gun went off, I decided to run faster than … [Read more...] about Runners know even the best-laid Boston Marathon plans can go off-course
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36-year-old accountant Scott Foster helps Blackhawks beat Jets
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Foster (90) defends against Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny (25) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)Chicago Blackhawks right wing Alex DeBrincat (12) battles for the puck with Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) reacts next to right wing Patrick Kane (88) after scoring against the … [Read more...] about 36-year-old accountant Scott Foster helps Blackhawks beat Jets
Accountant-turned-goalie helps Blackhawks beat Jets
CHICAGO — Scott Foster thought it was going to be just another night. Then the 36-year-old accountant signed a contract, put on his goaltender gear and waited in Chicago's locker room. Then he got into the game.Then it was his night.Foster was pressed into action when Chicago lost Anton Forsberg and Collin Delia to injuries, and the former college goalie stopped all seven shots he faced over the final 14 minutes of the Blackhawks' 6-2 victory over the playoff-bound Winnipeg Jets on Thursday."This is something that no one can ever take away from me," Foster said. "It's something that I can go home and tell my kids and they can tell their friends. ... Just a ton of fun."Foster is part of a crew of recreational goaltenders who staff Chicago's home games in case of emergencies for either team. But it usually just means a nice dinner and a night in the press box watching the world's best players compete at hockey's highest level.Nothing at all like this."What a moment," Blackhawks … [Read more...] about Accountant-turned-goalie helps Blackhawks beat Jets
Going The Distance
Festivals In the new era of music festivals that cater to niche interests, you get out of a festival experience what you give — and it's possible to give a little too much. Enlarge this image In the half-century since Woodstock, the festival landscape has evolved beyond the one-size-fits-all lineup of bands to include luxury offerings as well as a recent explosion of options that cater to narrower niches. Natalie Andrewson for NPR hide caption toggle caption Natalie Andrewson for NPR In the half-century since Woodstock, the festival landscape has evolved beyond the one-size-fits-all lineup of bands to include luxury offerings as well as a recent explosion of options that cater to narrower niches. Natalie Andrewson for NPR I first stumbled onto a music festival-sponsored 5K race by accident. On a humid June morning in 2013 at Manchester, Tenn.'s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, I went out for a run, rounded a corner and came upon a group of festival … [Read more...] about Going The Distance
Leg pain flares up as marathon race day approaches; what to do?
A couple weeks ago, Michael and I were doing a short training run outside. As we neared home, my right calf started to cramp. I took a break to stretch, and shortly after that, my left shin started to ache. It wasn't the type of muscle ache associated with shin splints; rather, it was a deep bone ache. So many aches and pains seem to appear and just as quickly disappear that I just made note of the pain and kept going. After the run, the pain stopped -- there you go: just another fleeting sensation. But the next day we ran, the pain came back. So, I did what we runners do: ice, hot bath, Tiger Balm, Icy Hot, elevation, compression. Soon, our 20-mile training run loomed over us. We made a trip to the gym, due to rain. Oh-- well, not together, because you see the child care center at the gym has a two-hour maximum (which is fine for any NORMAL workout). So, I started, then a couple hours later, Michael joined with Anabel in tow. Once she was checked into the … [Read more...] about Leg pain flares up as marathon race day approaches; what to do?
How a Paralyzed Man Reinvented the Wheelchair to Help People Walk Again
Health The following is an excerpt from Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World (Gefen Publishing: March 2018 It started with a coupon in the mail. In 1996, Lily Goffer went to the mall in Nazareth, the largest city in the northern district of Israel; she was buying a pair of jeans for her husband. On a lark, she filled out a form to win a free all-terrain vehicle, and several weeks later, learned she had won. Her husband, Amit Goffer, had no interest in the machine. When it arrived, he sold it to a neighbor for half of what it was worth. But his children complained so much that he decided to make it up to them. One morning, Goffer rented a few ATVs and set off to ride across a dusty patch of wilderness not far from their home. The kids, he felt, would have a great time. On the outskirts of Sepporis, an idyllic biblical village, Goffer rode with his daughter, while his son took off on his own, kicking up dirt behind him as the machines growled along the … [Read more...] about How a Paralyzed Man Reinvented the Wheelchair to Help People Walk Again
Jeff Jacobs: Quinnipiac women dance away the pain
By Jeff Jacobs Updated 7:32 pm, Monday, March 5, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Hans Pennink / Associated Press Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 Quinnipiac coach Tricia Fabbri instructs her players against Marist during the first half in the MAAC championship game on Monday in Albany, N.Y. Quinnipiac coach Tricia Fabbri instructs her players against Marist during the first half in the MAAC championship game on Monday in Albany, N.Y. Photo: Hans Pennink / Associated Press Image 2 of 5 Quinnipiac players celebrate their win over Marist in the MAAC championship game Monday in Albany, N.Y. Quinnipiac players … [Read more...] about Jeff Jacobs: Quinnipiac women dance away the pain
Utah skiier Rosie Brennan struggles in her Olympic debut but hopes it will help her in future races
Amy Donaldson, Deseret News Park City’s Rosie Brennan competes in the 15k skiathon, her first Olympic race on Saturday, Feb. 10. PYEONGCHANG, South Korea – It was not the Olympic debut of Rosie Brennan’s dreams, but the Park City native hopes it will give her a solid foundation for future accomplishments. “That was a tough race,” Brennan said after finishing the 15-kilometer Skiathlon race in 58th place – almost seven minutes behind the winner, Charlotte Kalla, Sweden – Saturday afternoon. “It wasn’t what I was hoping for. But it’s the first one, so I think I just have to be here and enjoy it, and hope my shape will come around a little more in the coming weeks.” The Skiathlon combines two types of cross country skiing in one race. Competitors ski 7.5 kilometers in the classic style, and then they switch to skate skis for the final 7.5 kilometers of the race. The women … [Read more...] about Utah skiier Rosie Brennan struggles in her Olympic debut but hopes it will help her in future races
Ratings and Review: 2018 Kia Rio
Full Car Details More Reviews My first new car was a cheap, subcompact hatchback. That 1990 Ford Festiva didn’t even have air conditioning. But I was tired of my old car nickel-and-diming me with unplanned repairs, thanks to my part-time job delivering pizza I could afford the nominal $135 monthly payment, and it was brand new with a warranty and a cassette player. What else did a college kid need? I drove it for four years and put 120,000 miles on it while making a single unscheduled fix when the rear wheel bearings required a re-pack during a cross-country road trip. My Festiva was not a great car, but at the same time it was the greatest car ever. You know what I mean? Kia’s redesigned 2018 Rio reminded me of my old Festiva, which, come to think of it, was built for Ford by Kia and based on a Mazda 121. It sparked memories not in terms of its design, or comfort, or technology, or driving dynamics – the new 2018 Rio clearly reflects three decades of … [Read more...] about Ratings and Review: 2018 Kia Rio
Kansas beats Kansas State for seventh straight time
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas shot the ball great against Kansas State in the first half but kept turning it over Monday night, then shot poorly in the second half but did a better job taking care of it.The good trumped the bad enough for the Jayhawks to win both halves.Svi Mykhailiuk had 22 points to lead four Kansas players in double-figures, and the seventh-ranked Jayhawks beat the Wildcats 70-56 to retain sole possession of the Big 12 lead.Devonte Graham added 16 points and Malik Newman had 13 for the Jayhawks (18-4, 7-2), who celebrated the Kansas Day holiday with their seventh straight victory over their biggest conference rival.It was the first time in four meetings the outcome was decided by more than three points – Kansas won 73-72 in Lawrence on Jan. 13.“If you’re going to be up 13 on the road, have 12 turnovers and go 6 for 13 from the foul line, you wouldn’t think that would be the case,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said of the first half. … [Read more...] about Kansas beats Kansas State for seventh straight time