Speed Lab: Sports Drinks’ Flavors Might Influence Performance

by Nutrition

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• January 07, 2010
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Can the flavor of your sports drink have an affect on our athletic performance? Tim Mickleborough explores the topic.

Sports Science Update: New Superfood Enhances Running Performance

by Matt Fitzgerald

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• January 06, 2010
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Algae superfood is shown to increase fat burning and antioxidant protection during prolonged running.

Spirulina is microalgae, powdery and brilliantly green, that is touted as a “superfood” because of its nutrient profile, which includes a lot of protein, vitamin B-12, the essential fatty acid GLA, beta-carotene, iron, and other vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. It is sold [...]

End of an Era

by John Bingham

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• December 30, 2009
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They say that time flies when you’re having fun. If that’s true then I have been having one heck of a good time. The last time I checked it was 1996, I was reading the very first “Penguin Chronicles” in Runner’s World magazine, I was excited about running in the 100th Boston Marathon – because [...]

Rotich, Toroitich Win Inaugural Rock ‘N’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon

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• December 07, 2009
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There was hot running on a cold day in Sin City.
Written by: Mario Fraioli
Despite live bands, white Bengal tigers, dancing girls and a pre-race fireworks display, it was a pair of Kenyans who stole the show Sunday morning at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon.
Taking her first stab at the 26.2-mile distance, [...]

American Runner Meb Keflezighi Talks NYC Marathon And More

by Bob Babbitt

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• November 16, 2009
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Fresh off his New York City Marathon victory, Meb Keflezighi came in studio to chat about coming to America at the age of 12, discovering running, his Olympic Silver in 2004, and the whirlwind his life has become since winning New York.

Vitamin D and Endurance Exercise

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• November 16, 2009
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Low vitamin D levels are very likely limiting your running performance, and may compromise your health.

Written by: Reyana Ewing, MPH, RD, CLE
As runners we want to do everything possible to perform well and have a great season.  We are meticulous about our training schedules, hydration, sleeping habits, etc.  Yet many times we fall short [...]

American Meb Keflezighi Wins NYC Marathon!

by Matt Fitzgerald

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• November 01, 2009
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Mebrahtom “Meb” Keflezighi becomes the first American winner of the ING New York City Marathon since 1982.
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There was a lot of talk about a possible American winner of the 2009 ING New York City Marathon on Sunday. Most of that talk centered on Ryan Hall, but it was 2004 Olympic Marathon silver [...]

Running With Your Dog

by Rebecca Heaton

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• Rocky Mountains
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• August 26, 2009
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Proper run training for you and your most loyal companion.
By Julie Kailus
Few cultures on the planet treat their dogs like Americans, and more specifically, Coloradans. We buy expensive organic chow and tricked-out, joint-preserving doggie beds. Our four-legged friends accompany us to the office, coffee shop-and, perhaps most importantly, on training runs as our loyal pacers [...]