GB Items Related to Tag - mile
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Picture Of Day: May 30
Monument Valley at mile 13 marker. Stop and take a photo.
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Ed Whitlock
Some have said that the accomplishments of runner Ed Whitlock rival Roger Bannister's breaking of the four-minute mile barrier.
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Paula Simon
A housewife just wanted to lose 20 pounds. She ended up completing a 400-mile wilderness trek. Hear how she did it.
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Rosemary Taugher
Rosemary Taugher and her daughter are in the early stages of a 40,000-mile bicycle trip that will cover 40 countries and will take nearly three years to complete.
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Glenn Fenster
Glenn Fenster took a 7,000-mile bike ride to raise awareness about a disorder afflicting his son.
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Marc Jarkow
A few short months after battling thyroid cancer, Marc Jarkow grabbed his bicyle and took off for Paris to compete in a 750-mile race.
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A Peek Into the Future
While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. In a strange way, The Villages, Florida is one of the most progressive communities in the world.
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Roy Pirrung
On his 32nd birthday, Roy Pirrung started running to lose weight and quit smoking. Nearly 30 years later, he's still running and shattering world records.
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Tom Tucker
Tom Tucker rode his bike from The Villages to Key West and turned around and made the trip back.
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Glenn Fenster
Like many fathers, Glenn Fenster wants the best for his son, Nyle. But unlike many fathers, he's embarking on an 8,000-mile bike ride dedicated to his 14-year-old boy.
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The Fight Against Cancer Rolls On
The American Cancer Society is fighting cancer with a 25,000 mile bus trip across the United States. Read on to see how this bus is encouraging politicians to make cancer a national priority.
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Lou Whitney
Lou Whitney flies over hills at high speeds, takes sharp turns on dirt tracks and he competes in Motocross championships, all at the age of 72.
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Irv Gordon
Think you've got a reliable car? We found someone who has put an amazing 2.6 million miles on his Volvo! Find out how.
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Kenneth Smith
To celebrate his 80th birthday, Kenneth Smith decided to hike across the state of Florida. His companions? Other hikers over 80.
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High Drama
The Phoenix has landed. The first spacecraft designed to acquire the water of an alien planet landed safely on Mars' northern pole Sunday evening.
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Christmas lights on I-20 in Texas
When I get out to Dallas this time of the year I hope that I drive at night because the lights are just beautiful. There are a couple of ranches on the ride from Shrieveport, LA to Dallas that are just spectacular. They have the forest light up...well,...
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Estelle Rees-Arroyo
At an age when many are content to sit back and reflect on a long life, Estelle Rees-Arroyo is studying the lives of others as she works toward a bachelor's degree.
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Fast Forwards: Boomer's Zen Rules
These tongue-in-cheek Boomers' Zen Rules have been living in e-mail inboxes all over the net. A loyal GB member forwarded them to us. They're silly and yet profound.
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A Surprising Look Into the Future of Transportation
Growing Bolder is often about finding ways to do more with less. While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. Truth is, many who live there don’t even...
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Picture of the Day and Birthdays for June 9
One of the most remote cities in America features some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Take a look.
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Watching Tiger Win On Two Wheels
Blog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?
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What Would You Do For Your Son?
After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...
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Tis the Season (ings)
Happy Friday, boys and girls.... Yes, I am going to write about the top 10 wines you've never heard, but that will follow this non commercial info-blurb about a buddy of mine... If you saw the previous blog on Umami ( the fifth taste), you may have...
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Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of World
Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Update -- No Surgery for Shields
Gordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.
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Masters Sport Stars
Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.
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Aim That Super-Soaker
It happens almost every day. I get home from work, kick off my shoes, plop down in front of the television and I hear that unmistakable voice. He wants me to go swimming. My 13-year old son has waited all day for his dad to join him in the...
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Cancer Survivors
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.
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How would your life be different if you were ten times bolder than you are right now?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.




























