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Winter Workout
Posted November 7th, 2007 at 6:06 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise
For the active individual, winter is not an excuse to hibernate - or even cause to move workouts inside - instead, it’s reason to invest in some workout gear that will keep you warm …
Mix Up Your Music (Part II):
Playlists for Strength Training, Yoga, and Stretching
Posted September 5th, 2007 at 12:33 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: Motivation, Music
Yesterday, we brought you two new music playlists to add spark to your running and walking routines.
Today, we’ve got more - music that will boost you through your toughest strength training sessions and …
Mix Up Your Music (Part I):
Playlists for Running/Walking
Posted September 4th, 2007 at 11:09 AM by Courtney Albon
Section: Motivation, Music
Sometimes, the right music can mean the difference between a sluggish jog and a sauntering sprint, or a so-so yoga session and a solid hour of stretching. With the right tunes, your workout can …
Q&A: Francisco Rodriguez on his transformation from avid smoker to dedicated marathoner
Posted July 19th, 2007 at 2:45 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Success Stories, Special Features, Interviews, Health & Fitness
Twenty years ago, Francisco Rodriguez smoked more than two packs of cigarettes per day - and the thought of running a marathon was almost laughable. Today, …
Doping with blood substitute has negative impact on performance
Posted June 28th, 2007 at 3:53 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Nutrition, Supplements, Health & Fitness, Drugs In Sports
Attempts to enhance performance with a doping agent called Hemopure, may not be worth the effort. According to a recent study, the blood substitute intended to strengthen patients with anemia, may actually do …
Famed Hayward Field prepares to continue legacy at 2008 Olympic Trials
Posted June 15th, 2007 at 2:20 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Olympics
Ground was broken on Monday at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field, which hosted the legendary Prefontaine Classic last weekend in Eugene, OR; initiating the venues’ transformation as it …
Runner’s Knee and the processes of prevention & healing
Posted June 14th, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Courtney Albon
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
The term “runner’s knee” refers to an inflammation of the tendon, the (ITB), that is located on the outside of the thigh. As injury to this tendon often results from overuse of the …
Death of young runner linked to over-use of muscle creams
Posted June 12th, 2007 at 1:01 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: News & Results, Gear & Apparel, Track & Field, Sports Medicine
The sudden death of 17-year-old Arielle Newman, a cross country runner at Notre Dame High School in Staten Island New York, has been linked to a chemical …
World record holder’s future depends on fast-approaching hearings
Posted June 2nd, 2007 at 12:39 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports
The arbitration hearing for Olympic Gold Medalist and world record holder Justin Gatlin is scheduled for July 30-31 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Based on lab results received in April 2006 at the Kansas Relays, …
Kiplagat not invited to Friehofer’s Run for Women after protesting event’s lack of drug testing
Posted May 31st, 2007 at 8:15 AM by Courtney Albon
Section: News & Results, Drugs In Sports
Saturday’s Friehofer’s Run for Women in Albany, NY will once again feature accomplished professionals, such as defending champion Benita Johnson, 2006 runner-up Natalya Berkut, and the controversial winner from 2005, …
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Tyson Gay To Face Usain Bolt In May
Now that Usain Bolt is the owner of the 2nd fastest 100m time in history, he is set to race world champion Tyson Gay. They will compete on May 21st at the Reebok Grand Prix. Now if the organizers could only get Asafa Powell…
More: IAAF
Athens Bronze-Medalist To Miss […] - Spring Marathon Season Comes To A Close In Prague On Sunday
The traditional spring marathon season comes to a close this Sunday in Prague with the 14th annual Volkswagen Prague International Marathon in the Czech capital. Runners from 73 countries are expected to start the race, organizers reported today, including elite athletes from 20 nations. More than 5,000 runners will take part in the […]
- US Track & Field Stars to Gather In Doha, Qatar
Reigning Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Wariner and triple World Outdoor champion Allyson Felix headline the American contingent for the 2008 Qatar Super Grand Prix Friday, May 9, in Doha, Qatar.
A two-time World Outdoor 400 meter champion, Wariner will step down in distance, looking to improve on his personal best of 20.19 in the 200m. He […] - Quote of the Day: 5/9/08
“You must have faith to succeed.”
- Anonymous - Injury Forces Ritzenhein Out of Healthy Kidney 10-K
Defending champion and event record holder Dathan Ritzenhein has been forced to withdraw from the 4th annual Healthy Kidney 10-K scheduled for Saturday, May 17, in New York City.
“We’re very disappointed not to be able to return to New York for the Healthy Kidney 10-K,” Ritzenhein told reporters on a conference call today hosted by […] - Michael Fout: Looking Back, Looking Forward
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #5)Welcome to the official blog of 2007 Footlocker Cross Country National Champion Michael Fout! Make sure to bookmark the link http://michaelfout.thefinalsprint.com and check back every other Thursday for Mike’s latest entries as he completes his senior year of high school running and begins his NCAA career at Florida State!
Yesterday, May 7, I […] - TFS News Briefs: 5/08/2008
Politics Rears Its Ugly Head
Political friction between Qatar and Ethioipia has resulted in a boycott by the Ethiopian federation of the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix meet. Indoor world champions Deresse Mekonnen (1500m) and Tariku Bekele (3000m) had been scheduled to run.
More: PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria
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of the Ethiopians, look for some superstars at the Qatar Athletic […] - What To Watch: Running & Track Events on TV, Webcast
Here are the running and track & field events coming your way on TV and/or through online webcasts. All times EDT. Check your local listings and enjoy!
Secrets of the Dead: Doping For Gold
PBS, 8-9 p.m. Wednesday
Most local stations will re-air throughout the week
Season 8 of the series begins with a documentary about the […] - Jon Rankin: If I Had It All
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #12)Welcome to the official blog of rising U.S. track & field star Jon Rankin; the inaugural member of The Final Sprint’s Elite Athlete Blog Series. Be sure to check back every other Wednesday for Jon’s latest entry at http://jonrankin.thefinalsprint.com/
Before I took a nap this afternoon I thought about how tired I was from what […] - Tollefson Confirmed for Medtronic TC 1 Mile
Despite missing last Sunday’s Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational meeting at Stanford due to an illness, Team USA Minnesota’s Carrie Tollefson will line up for tomorrow evening’s Medtronic TC 1 Mile in Minneapolis, her manager Rich Kenah confirmed.
“Yes,” wrote Kenah in a short text message from his BlackBerry. “She is running.”
Tollefson’s key rivals will be […]
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