Author: Milo F. Bryant
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Sports Corp. president Osborne is No. 7 most influential in area
When Tom Osborne took over as president and CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corp. in 2003, he told The Gazette that the Rocky Mountain State Games were a “magical program that has the potentially to really get the whole state excited.” Well, Osborne went beyond the Colorado borders. Under his direction, the Sports Corp.…
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Williamses dominate in women’s doubles final
BEIJING – Venus and Serena Williams probably didn’t break a sweat in their championship defeat of Spanish duo Anabel Medina Garrigues and Virginia Ruano Pascual. The Williamses are formidable enough alone, though that was rarely shown here at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre, together they have been unbeatable in Olympic play. They are undefeated in…
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Area’s top 20: No. 9 Tony Ensor, Sky Sox
When Tony Ensor was introduced as the president and general manager of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, he told The Gazette that he wanted to increase attendance at games. “I won’t put a number on it, but we will have more people out at the ballpark,” he said. “Everybody is part of at least five…
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Area’s top 20: No. 11 is president of The Broadmoor
Much of The Broadmoor’s sports reputation precedes Steve Bartolin by decades. From ice skating and hockey to golf championships, the resort has been host to numerous sporting activities. But while in charge, Bartolin has maintained the hotel’s influence on sports in the area. “He’s shown a unique ability to reach out to the community at…
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Lezak earns bronze in 100-meter freestyle
BEIJING • Alain Bernard proclaimed his French 400-meter relay team would “smash” the American team and ruin any hopes of Michael Phelps completing his quest of eight gold medals. As we know now, Bernard ate crow for his assertion. American swimmer Jason Lezak, starting off a half-body length behind Bernard, swam what might be the…
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Scale isn’t the only gauge of progress
Don’t get rid of that scale yet. Just don’t believe everything you think it tells you. There are different and better ways of measuring fitness success.A client recently shared a couple of stories with me that I have to share with you. We’d been training about six weeks when he started telling me about getting…
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PCL president Rickey III is Springs’ 18th most influential
As president of the Pacific Coast League, Branch B. Rickey III might be known better outside of the city than inside of it.The PCL started in 1903 with eight teams in three states: Washington, Oregon and California. Today the league has 16 teams and stretches from New Orleans and Nashville, Tenn., to Tacoma, Wash., and…
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Some foods boost your weight loss
Ready to lose weight? I mean are you really ready to drop some pounds?I just love getting your attention like that. Sorry – a little columnist humor there.We’re talking about negative calories today. It seems they’re supposed to be the next big thing. Make that the next big old thing. Few things in physical fitness…
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FITNESS: Training should be based on trust
Hey you. Yeah, you.Sit up straight when you read this column! STRAIGHT!Don’t tilt your head! Hold the paper higher! GET THOSE ARMS UP!Stop thinking about those HoHo’s and Ding Dongs! Look at you! You don’t need them!Don’t put down this paper yet! And don’t you question me! I’m the boss here! You just do it…
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MILO BRYANT: Low-carb diets zap people’s energy
I’ve said it before: I’m all for anything that gets folks off their butts and moving. I’m also for things that hold us accountable for what we put in our bodies.So, in the most basic sense, I don’t mind “name” diets such as Atkins, South Beach, etc. They make us think about what we eat.However,…