Monthly Archives: October 2012

2nd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo

90 Minute Test The black belt is a sign of proficiency and achievement in martial arts. It is earned, not given, and only awarded after passage of a strict test administered by a group of masters. This past Friday evening, our family and friends attended the test for my son’s black belt test in Taekwondo. […]

20:24 PR in 2012 Bigelow Tea 5K

Fall is about cross country and road races. With cooler weather replacing the hot, humid days of summer, it’s also about testing one’s fitness and reaching for a new PR. At the end of August, my younger son (age 10) ran the All Out for Autism 5K road race and finished in 21:16, then a […]