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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1978
Page
6
The piece follows Jurate Kazickas describing her pain during a 10 mile race as Bill Rodgers wins in 48 minutes 57.2 seconds. She recalls finishing 36 minutes later and realizing she was hooked on marathons despite blisters and a poor finish.
The article traces a 35-year-old woman who shifts from social sports to dedicated running. She recounts intense training, overcoming bursitis, and the draw of elite female athletes while setting a four month goal of completing the Cherry Blossom Classic. She details gear, costs, and advice from James Fixx as she commits to a disciplined plan.
A first person account of a novice runner's painful journey from a few miles to a full marathon goal. The writer details bursitis, orthotics, and a race day amid 2,800 runners with Bill Rodgers, experiencing second wind and renewed motivation to run long distances.
ACHI will host a weekend home birth workshop in Carbondale led by Cathryn Feral. The $55 per couple program covers labor basics, complications, nutrition, breathing, fear coping, equipment, newborn care, and medical backup. Open to prospective parents and professionals. info to Cathryn Feral, Route 1, Raleigh IL 62977 or 268 4279.
James McElvany conceived a new way to make mornings engaging by delivering unabridged books on cassette to subscribers. The service, Books on Tape, offers over 150 titles, with revenues nearing $1 million and more than 5,000 subscribers nationwide.
Columnist Erma Bombeck notes a summer trend of mothers hiring their own children for housework. A friend’s teenage daughter lists chores with prices from 30 to 85 cents for tasks like bedmaking babysitting diaper changes and cooking, revealing a shift in family labor value.
In Alexandria Minnesota Bob Hocum and Paul Maack market sun powered toys to educate about solar energy. A toy car moved in sunlight powered by a photovoltaic cell as they promote eight sun powered toys wrist watches and attic fans. They foresee big Christmas sales and broader home use.
An item lists laundry and domestic services with prices such as machine use at 50 cents and babysitting options. A daughter questions payment, says she cannot take on house duties, and runs away from home after her mother recounts the exchange to her husband who notes they are hiring a man.
The Backgammon Club of Southern Illinois University Carbondale will hold its first official tournament at 7 p.m. in the Mississippi Room of the Student Center. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. with a $2 fee. Players of all levels may join. bring your own board. Prizes awarded to top players. For more information call Jordan Gold at 529-1667.
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