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Post Editors — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:56:03 +0000

Due to a clerical error, the runners-up for the Mar/Apr 2011 Limerick Laughs contest will not be posted to the website. We apologize to those of you who submitted poems and were hoping to see them in print. In the future, we plan to post the top 10 limericks for each issue. Keep those submissions coming!

The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 to the author of the winning limerick for this picture.

Limericks must contain five lines. Entries will not be returned. Enter as many times as you wish.

The May/Jun 2011 Limerick Laughs winner will be announced in the Sep/Oct 2011 issue. Entries must be postmarked by June 3.

Send entries on a postcard to:

Limerick Laughs
The Saturday Evening Post
1100 Water way Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

We extend our congratulations and $100 to Steve Boneske, Greenfield Center, New York, for the Jan/Feb 2011 winning entry.

Take Your Medicine
George Hughes
September 23, 1950

Dad’s ready to show how it’s done,
Gets an uneasy look from his son.
Mom whispers, “My dear,
You have nothing to fear.”
If he felt better, he’d get up and run!

Honorable mentions

The boy shies away with lips pursed,
So Dad says, “Hero! I’ll try it first!”
With eyes tightly closed,
Body stiff head to toes,
It’s quite clear he’s expecting the worst.
—Mary Beth Benecke, Columbus, Ohio

Brave dad is showing his son
To take your medicine on day one!
You’ll get well real quick,
No longer be sick,
And be out with friends having fun.
—Naomi Rogerson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Limerick Laughs

Heather Ray — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:30:04 +0000

The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 to the author of the winning limerick for this picture.

Limericks must contain five lines. Entries will not be returned. Enter as many times as you wish.

The Sep/Oct 2010 Limerick Laughs winner will be announced in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue. Entries must be postmarked by October 6, 2010.

Send entries on a postcard to:
Limerick Laughs
The Saturday Evening Post
1100 Waterway Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

We extend our congratulations and $100 to Mary Ann Pendleton, Waxhaw, North Carolina, for the May/Jun 2010 winning entry.

One day after golf he came home,
Found his wife putting balls all alone.
With her putter lined up,
The ball rolled in the cup,
And all he could do then was groan.

Honorable mentions go to:

As Lou stood there perplexed and in awe,
His cigar fell as he dropped his jaw.
Since Mabel’s putt was on line
He moaned, “It’s better than mine,”
And he wasn’t sure he liked what he saw.
—Jan Streilein from Aiken, South Carolina

She said at home she’d be quite content,
So off to play golf with his pals he went.
When he left his spouse
To “putter around the house,”
This is not what he thought she meant!
—Jane Grau from Charlottesville, Virginia

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Get Out, Get Fit

Wendy Braun — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:29:46 +0000

Experts agree that regular exercise in short bursts or 30-minute sessions does a body good—relieving stress, strengthening the heart and immune system, and promoting healthy weight. Research  shows that people who exercise outdoors  stick with it longer and at a faster pace than indoor fitness buffs—probably because they are less likely to get bored or distracted by minor discomforts.

“Exercising outdoors frees the mind,” says Tyler Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., CEO of Cooper Aerobics Enterprises, Inc., and co-author of Start Strong, Finish Strong with his father, Dr. Kenneth Cooper. “Just get outside and start moving. Being active most days of the week in some form or fashion will really pay dividends in the long run.”

3 Steps to Shoes That Fit

Bad shoes can sideline the best walking program, warns health fitness specialist Kristen Davis.

“Impact forces from the ground travel up your legs,” she explains. “Proper shoes protect your feet and keep your knees and hips from hurting, too.”

Here is Davis’ game plan to find shoes that make you want to walk—and that’s the point, right?

Insist on Comfort

Try on different brands and styles and walk around in both shoes. Trained staff at  a running store can test your gait and get you in  the best shoe.

Return It

Check out the store’s return  policy in case shoes no longer feel comfortable after walking two or three miles.

Set a Budget

Expect to spend $50 to $100 for walking shoes and to get a new pair every six months. “New Balance and Brooks have great walking shoes,” advises Davis.

Pick the Right Program

Outdoor fun should match your personality and fitness level. Consider these categories, then choose your favorites (after consulting your doctor, of course).

The Nature Lover: Plant a garden or flower bed. Spend extra time raking and weeding on especially nice days or offer to do yard work for others. Bike or hike on local nature trails, or plan a trip to state or federal parks.

The People Person: Set up a badminton net and arrange neighborhood games. Take a morning jog, lunchtime stroll, or evening walk with friends. Join a water exercise class or swim club at the local pool.

The Competitor: Train for a sprint triathlon (half-mile swim, 12-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run); join a bocce or softball league; or devise a workout of lunges, push-ups, and squats utilizing outdoor railings and steps.

Start Small, Finish Stronger

Setting realistic goals and finding a fitness partner can help you stay motivated.

“The ideal goal is 30 minutes of exercise five times a week, but even three times a week adds years to a person’s life,” says Dr. Cooper. “Success breeds success, and any amount of exercise is better than none at all.”

Editors’ Picks

$7 to $20:

KINeSYS sunscreen sprays for active kids and adults are alcohol-free, offer UVA/UVB protection, and resist sweat and water.

$50:

Walking shoes from Adidas and New Balance are durable, economical, and widely available at discount and sporting goods stores.

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