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Tough Guy

March 26, 2013 By Andrew Cotto 16 Comments

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Mike O’Shea was a physically powerful and courageous man, but what made him a hero to his lifelong friend, Andrew Cotto, was his capacity for love.

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Run

March 26, 2013 By James M. Chesbro 2 Comments

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James M. Chesbro runs from grief and mortality.

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How to Stay in Shape for Fatherhood

September 20, 2012 By Justin Cascio 4 Comments

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Carving out time to take care of yourself is essential to maintaining energy through the first weeks of new fatherhood. Justin Cascio talks to Jon Finkel, a former columnist for GQ and Muscle & Fitness, about his new book, The Dadvantage.

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How PhysEd Destroyed My Confidence—And How I Got It Back Again

July 28, 2012 By Christopher Banks 11 Comments

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The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand promotes physical fitness through its BE ACTIVE campaign: Do what you can, enjoy what you do, be active and move your mood.

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