You break it, you bought it. That's more or less the International Olympic Committee's word when it comes to hosting. In other words, it costs a lot to host the Games, and if there's a cost overrun that breaks the bank, it's on you to pay up. And that, says Los Angeles, is precisely why they should host.

It's probably a safe bet that when you mention the state of Minnesota to people, the sport of ice hockey will, at some point, flash through their minds. Minnesota, it's true, is incredibly well-equipped when it comes to ice hockey—from excellent venues to leagues for all ages. But in the picturesque city of St. Cloud, just 65 miles northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul, you can find any sport, for every season. Sure, there are the traditional winter sports. But St. Cloud, whose nickname is the Granite City because of the granite quarries that have operated in the area since the 1880s, also is a haven for warm-weather pursuits such as baseball, softball, soccer, water sports and much more.

The Glow Run is an untimed 5K run/walk event. The event, which starts at sundown, supplies participants with T-shirts and glow sticks that can be used as bracelets, necklaces and more, and the course includes black lights at the start and finish, as well as black light glow stations situated along the way.

"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."
~ Vince Lombardi