Misty BellBusinessTake charge and do somethingI will never try to convince you that a marathon runner is healthier than a 5k runner. An elite marathon runner will be out on the course running hard for more than 2 hours. An elite 5k runner will be out there less than 15 minutes. They each expend everything they have. The 5k athlete […]June 11, 2010BusinessFeeling lucky“Mr. Clark, you’ve had a heart attack.” Whoa! Those aren’t words anyone looks forward to hearing from a doctor. It can’t be. I run 25 miles per week. It’s not fair. Fair? He was telling me and not my widow. Alright, I’ll settle. OK! It was not a heart attack. On Sunday night that is […]May 20, 2010BusinessSleep apnea problems discussedTrucking industry leaders and sleep medicine professionals gathered to find solutions to deal with sleep apnea in trucking.May 13, 2010BusinessFerro: Many ways to cut fatigue in crashesAdministrator said reduced fatigue could be accomplished through research, programs, events, education, and targeted outreach and intervention.May 12, 2010BusinessMaking the most of itEditor’s note: Truckers News columnist and blogger Jeff Clark sent the following update by e-mail from his truck, stranded on I-40 west of Nashville on May 3, the day after severe flooding left multiple freeways and other roads closed and many truckers stranded.The e-mail was received around 10:15 a.m. Last night around 6 p.m. I […]May 3, 2010BusinessEquality in exerciseHealth problems like heart disease and diabetes don’t discriminate based on gender.April 30, 2010LifeFriday Five: Common signs of sleep apneaThese symptoms may help you know if you should see your doctor.April 9, 2010BusinessExcuses, excusesIt’s funny and sad. For all my good intentions of getting in better shape and getting to the gym, actually getting there and doing it seems to fall to the wayside far too easily. I’m probably one of the world’s biggest excuse makers, and I can come up with some doozies. “Oh, well, I can’t […]April 9, 2010BusinessRunning NakedIt’s not what you think. You are wearing clothes. People tend to get caught up in performance tracking. I ran 5 miles Tuesday in 45 minutes. Today I ran the same distance in 46 minutes. What’s wrong? Nothing, but that type of thing can get frustrating. It may even cause you to give up. Of […]April 9, 2010LifeDaily health tip: Stay hydratedDrinking enough water can improve your mood and energy level.April 9, 2010Previous PagePage 3 of 7Next PageTop StoriesPride & PolishLet your truck shine -- enter Overdrive's annual Pride & PolishThe entry period for the annual competition is now open through August 18. The five categories for the contest are: Working Bobtail, Working Combo, Limited Mileage/Show, Antique and Interior.Overdrive Radio4 million miles of increasing efficiency for owner-op's 1995 Kenworth T600Equipment'Long-haul with natural gas' possible: Tour new Cummins X15NCustom Rigs'His last ride': Illinois-based owner's '79 Freightliner COE goes to work after restoEquipmentEPA's Diesel Emissions Regulations: Truck pricing, reliability impacts over two decades