Category: Sports

As marathon season approaches, runner Brad Schnarr has decided to retire his treadmill and head back outdoors with the puddles and slush.

The old schoolyard taunt ‘you play like a girl,’ has never sounded more ridiculous.

Just before 9 a.m. on a brisk Saturday morning, two teams of peewee hockey players — one from Ottawa, one from Iqaluit — stream through the doors of the Ottawa Civic Centre, and head straight for the warmth of the dressing rooms.

Most people can remember playing dodge ball as a child. Some, however, have fonder memories than others. As a young child it is hard to understand why your teacher wants you to play a game that allows a rubber ball in the face.