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Banned track star Dwain Chambers aims for NFL
Posted January 11th, 2007 at 1:43 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports
After being banned from track competition in 2003, Dwain Chambers has recently come out with his decision to pursue a career in the NFL, following in the steps of his role model, Renaldo Nehemiah.
Chambers …
Bahrain revokes citizenship of runner for competing in Israel’s Tiberias Marathon
Posted January 8th, 2007 at 5:14 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: News & Results, Marathons
Imagine that you sprint your way across the finish line; achieving an exhilarating marathon victory. Naturally, you’re ready to celebrate and to return to your home-country as a hero.
However, your joy …
Calorie restriction without exercise may lead to bone loss
Posted December 25th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise, Weight Loss
Cut the calories, check the scale, and a couple of weeks later you weigh less. However, a new study suggests that this decrease in weight is due to bone loss caused by lack …
ORGANIC: What does it mean and is it worth it?
Posted December 21st, 2006 at 5:35 AM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating
The organic food movement has exploded and continues to grow at an exponential. Although it has enabled many people to positively alter their diets, it has also burned a hole in the pockets …
BILLY MILLS
Compassionate Warrior
Compassionate Warrior
Posted December 15th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: News & Results, Motivation, Columns, Olympics, SPOTLIGHT
This is part three of the 5-part series: “BILLY MILLS: Overlooked Hero of Running” (Links to the other installments in this series are located at the conclusion of this article).
For nearly 50 years …
Richards; Wariner receive 2006 Jesse Owens Award
Posted December 6th, 2006 at 2:15 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
Sanya Richards and Jeremy Wariner were chosen to receive the coveted Jesse Owens Award for 2006. These two outstanding athletes had an incredible year; going undefeated in the 400 meters.
The Jesse …
European track ban considered for Marion Jones; other Graham athletes
Posted December 4th, 2006 at 4:03 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: News & Results, Track & Field, Drugs In Sports
After winning five medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Marion Jones has faced an onslaught of accusations regarding performance-enhancing drugs. Her “A” sample tested positive for EPO earlier …
Running and Jogging Strollers: Help is on the way!
Posted December 3rd, 2006 at 9:10 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Exercise Equipment
Have you been trying to find a way to lose that pregnancy weight? Or have you found that parenthood is making it difficult for you have enough time to workout? Well, then …
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Resveratrol (RSZ) found to double endurance in recent study
Posted November 26th, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: Nutrition, Supplements, Health & Fitness
In an age when performance-enhancing supplements are running rampant, it’s hard for consumers to discern which products really help improve endurance and which are mere marketing ploys.
However, a recent scientifc study may have helped …
One of the best concepts of the year: Adeo Fitness Trainer by MotionLingo
Posted November 21st, 2006 at 2:00 PM by Jennifer Lipman
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces.
Ever dreamed of having your own personal trainer or running coach that would work around your schedule, not cost a fortune and help you reach your goals? Well the concept behind the …
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- New York Marathon 08: Twenty Mile Men’s Update: Here Comes Tergat
Paul Tergat’s race has finally begun. After pacing himself within the pack for the first half of the race, he now fights for the lead. Tergat moved from 5th to 2nd place at the 25k mark, with Goumri in 1st (1:17:46).
The lead pack broke around mile 16 and. Abdirahman is no longer among them. The […] - New York City Marathon 08: 15 Mile Update: USA Won’t Give Up
Rohatinsky and Carney refuse to give up, but may have expended too much energy in the process.
Rohatinsky just moved from 16th to 2nd at mile 11 of the New York City Marathon. Kigen led the pack with a 55:41 split. Abdirahman is in 3rd, followed closely by Kirui.
Carney picked up his pace to move into […] - New York City Marathon 08: Radcliffe, 5 Others Remain in Front After 15 Miles
The 6-woman lead pack continues to stick together in a single-file line as the women has crossed the Queensboro Bridge and entered Manhattan. They passed the 15-mile mark in 1:23:49; after running a series of miles between 5:23 and 5:30).
Radcliffe (GBR) remains in the lead –doing all of the work and running into […] - New York City Marathon 08: 10 Mile Update: Abdi Fights for Lead
The men are currently running about 5:05 mile pace. The Kenyans in the elite field are moving up. Wilfred Kigen (KEN) inched out Abdirahman at 6 miles with a split of 30:31. Then Abdirahman passed Kigen around 10 kilometers for a 31:38 split, 3 seconds ahead of Rono and Hosea Rotich (KEN). Kigen fell back […]
- New York City Marathon 08: American Men Go Out Strong; Abdi Leading Through 5 Miles
The men’s race of the 2008 ING New York City Marathon is underway. James Carney of the United States led from the gun. The close pack of Carney, Josh Rohatinsky (USA) and Nate Jenkins (USA) went through mile 1 in 5:26.
The men’s lead pack remained close together at 5 kilometers. Nate Jenkins led in […] - New York City Marathon 08: Radcliffe Leads Through 10 Miles; Ndereba Falls Off Pace
Paula Radcliffe continues to look strong and has lead the entire way. Now through 10 miles in 56:25, Radcliffe has a steady trail of elites behind her - with Goucher in second and Wami & Tune trading places between third and fourth.
The single-file pack includes the rest of the favorites except for two-time Olympic […] - New York City Marathon 08: Radcliffe Looks to Replay Front-Running Style of 2007
Britain’s Paula Radcliffe, the world marathon record holder and reinging NYC Marathon champion, seems determined to employ the race strategy that worked so well for her last year: front-running.
She rook the lead in the very first mile, which started off slow (6:31) as they ran over the bridge and into the wind. […] - New York City Marathon 08: Elite Women Are Off!
It’s 9:10am EST and the elite women have crossed the start line of today’s 2008 ING New York City Marathon.
Today’s weather, predicted to be mild later in the day, will likely serve as an extra challenger for these runners. That’s because right now it is about 41 degrees Fahrenheit, but with the […] - New York City Marathon 08: TheFinalSprint.com’s LIVE Coverage Begins at 9am EST
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Abdirahman Looking […] - Watch the ING New York City Marathon LIVE on TV, Internet
If you can’t make it in person, you can still catch all the action of the 2008 ING New York City Marathon live on TV and via the Web. Set for Sunday morning, November 2nd, the world’s most famous marathon will be celebrating it’s 50th anniversary.
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