Editor's note

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Running is the bane of my existence.

I’ve hated running ever since the dreaded days of middle and high school gym class when we were forced to run (gasp!) The Mile. It traumatized me, mostly because I was always one of the stragglers who was subjected to the judging eyes of those with more althetic prowess who had finished long before. So yeah, you could say I’m looking for a better way to get in shape.

If you’re anything like me, read Jeff Briscoe’s story on page 10 and discover some new ways to work off that weight.

Personally, I'd take pole dancing over a treadmill any day.

Briscoe ready for season after time off

Wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe prepares for his return to the football field ...

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Running in circles

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He's the Dez-man

Briscoe tied a career-high with nine catches and three touchdowns during Kansas' ...

/news/2008/aug/31/hes_dezman/

What it's like: To run 26.2 miles

We know you’re curious ...

/news/2010/sep/09/what-its-run-262-miles/

Briscoe uncertain about his future

Junior receiver will contemplate going pro.

/news/2009/dec/01/briscoe-uncertain-about-his-future/

Dallas duo dominates defenses

Briscoe and Crabtree are almost equals at wide receiver

/news/2008/oct/23/dallas_duo_dominates_dbacks/

Former KU runner involved in benefit 5K

Past cross-country member for university participates in “Head For the Cure.”

/news/2009/sep/10/former_runner_benefit_5k/

Records broken as offense carries Kansas

Meier, Briscoe had competition of their own for career receptions.

/news/2009/oct/13/records_broken/

Running for clean water

The international relay raises money to ensure that people around the world ...

/news/2007/aug/17/run/

Running away from perfection

How running a long-distance race helped me overcome my fear of failing.

/news/2009/nov/05/running-away-perfection/

Brew: Exercise to cope with finals stress

Even if you're not a great athlete, exercise can raise endorphins and ...

/news/2011/may/11/brew-exercise-cope-finals-stress/

How to Train for Your First 5K

Becoming a runner isn't as impossible as you think...

/news/2011/apr/21/how-train-your-first-5k/

Making fitness fun again

Quirky, entertaining alternatives to that dreaded treadmill

/news/2008/mar/27/entertaining_fitness/

Defense clamps down in Kansas' 34-7 victory

The Jayhawks hold the Miners to four rushing yards Saturday night

/news/2009/sep/12/kansas_vs_utep/

Kansas loses at Oklahoma 45-31

Sam Bradford broke Josh Heupel's school record for single game yardage with ...

/news/2008/oct/18/live_update_kansas_vs_oklahoma/

Montemayor: Pick warms up at spring game

Freshman quarterback needs plenty of in-game experience if he wants to be ...

/news/2009/apr/14/montemayor_spring/

Rock Chalk memories

Former Kansas basketball players return to Lawrence, play current team in annual ...

/news/2008/jun/13/rock_chalk_memories/

Mersmann: We’re through, Free for All

Unanswered phone calls, humorless comments provide reason to end relationship.

/news/2008/feb/14/mersmann/

Students to run in Nashville marathon

Six friends will travel to the Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon ...

/news/2009/apr/23/students_run_/

For the love of the game

Several one-time KU basketball players have missed out on the riches of ...

/news/2008/apr/28/love_game/

Five questions

You vs. them

/news/2008/mar/06/five_questions/

What it's Like...

...to run a marathon

/news/2007/apr/12/what_its/

Mangino goes all out for win

Kansas wasn't conservative in its season-opener, going for a fourth-and-one and showcasing ...

/news/2007/sep/02/mangino_goes_all_out_win/

Punishing hobby makes for an addictive high

/news/2005/apr/13/sports_recreational_hobby/

Kansas wins 30-14

Jake Sharp scored three touchdowns to help Kansas pull away in the ...

/news/2008/oct/11/live_update_kansas_vs_colorado/

Kansas’ double threat makes big plays

Receivers turn in big numbers using different styles.

/news/2009/oct/23/football/

KU football players find video game rating ...

Several KU football player were disappointed with their skill ratings on the ...

/news/2008/aug/22/morning_brew/

Kansas defeats Minnesota 42-21

Dezmon Briscoe earned Offensive MVP honors with 14 catches for 201 yards ...

/news/2008/dec/31/live_update_ku_vs_minnesota/

/weblogs/mandy-matney/2011/apr/04/the-perks-of-being-a-runner/

All's fair in LARP and war

This art not thy mother's game of Scrabble — slay hard or ...

/news/2008/may/01/alls_fair_larp_and_war/

Junior’s passion for running leads to first-place ...

Robert Schmidt placed first in his age group at the annual Waddell ...

/news/2008/oct/31/marathon/

Despite two suspensions, show goes on

With Briscoe and Crawford off the field, Jayhawks must pick up the ...

/news/2009/apr/13/show_goes_on/

Free for All: April 30, 2007

My honors chem professor just made a pickle glow. Take that, regular ...

/news/2007/apr/30/free_all/

Rivalry splits family’s loyalties

Jayhawk fans who grew up in Nebraska face some bitter friends now ...

/news/2007/oct/31/couples/

Smith: Deciding between democrat and republican, still

Sharing a bathroom with presidential hopeful makes case for staying independent.

/news/2007/oct/19/smith/

Kansas wins 35-33

The Jayhawks faced a 20-point halftime deficit, but Todd Reesing threw three ...

/news/2008/oct/04/kansas_vs_isu/

Free For All: April 5, 2007

Free for All, my boyfriend was kissing this girl on the poster. ...

/news/2007/apr/05/free_all/

Fun in the sun

Coach Mark Mangino is pleased with Kansas' ability to balance business and ...

/news/2008/dec/29/fun_sun/

To hell and back

A fight outside Naismith Hall began Thor Nystrom's year-long journey into the ...

/news/2008/may/05/hell_and_back/

Big 12 Media Day: Overview of Big ...

See how next Football seasons looks before it starts.

/news/2009/jul/29/big_12_media_day_overview_big_12_teams/

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