Three cheers for Dr. William Schroer, his partners at St. Louis Distillery, and colleagues at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. An orthopedic surgeon, Schroer and his partners retooled their boutique distillery to produce hand sanitizer for senior living facilities and first responders. He rallied his teammates at DePaul to bottle and box the product. Sort of …
It Keeps You Runnin’ – But Stay Safe Out There
Rik Denicke, ultramarathoner Tracking down this collection of runners for their thoughts on when to use music in training and competition proved a reminder of the fine line between inspiration and distraction. From retired Olympians to national mile champions to state champs to steeplechasers, ultrarunners and race organizers, each finds a place for music of …
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Another year of Musials, another big step forward
Once again, the best assignment of the year turned out to be the Musial Awards, given annually to the year's most shining moments of sportsmanship. Thanks to the St. Louis Sports Commission, I get to share the stories of the honorees with the world. Each is so warm and humble. None of them thinks they …
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