The running row between President George Bush and his Democratic opponents in Congress over a timetable for withdrawal of American troops is strengthening the perception in the Middle East of an administration at bay.But America's troubles there do not stop at Iraq's borders.
The athletes bicycled, ran, rowed boats and rode horses.
One of Healey's running rows has been where he plays.
It didn't seem very restful as I ran, rowed and cycled before finishing off with an ounce of sauna-calm.
When he's not writing, Casey has been out running, rowing, skiing, cycling, skating, climbing and practicing the traditional 40 throws of judo.
He explains how tools, from can openers to human-powered aircraft, exploit muscle power, and explores the human engine's capacity for running, rowing and carrying.
They gathered around coaches from the New York Rowing Association, a nonprofit group that runs rowing clubs, teams and programs and that is based in the boathouse.
My wife and I watched as these able-bodied lifesavers ran, rowed and rescued to the delight of their bikini-clad admirers.
I've been cycling, running, rowing, on cross-trainers, doing strength work, swimming, Pilates, and just doing a little bit of speed endurance now.
With its mild if legendarily rainy climate, the place was made, positively made, for skiing, cycling, running, rowing, sailing, hydroplane racing and a dozen other sports.
