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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 …
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 …
Who had the more impressive Boston Marathon debut?
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- Kastor, Kiplagat & Ndereba To Headline NYC Half-Marathon
With an even dozen individual world championships medals between them, American Deena Kastor, Dutchwoman Lornah Kiplagat, and Kenyan Catherine Ndereba are amongst the most accomplished distance runners in history, especially on the roads. They’ve recorded victories throughout the world (Ndereba alone has 123 career wins), but have faced each other in the same race […]
- Fast 800m For Kiprop In Athens Last Night
Olympic 1500m silver medalist, Asbel Kiprop of Kenya, dropped down to 800m last night at the Athens Grand Prix at Olympic Stadium and led three athletes under 1:44.
Kiprop, who may be elevated to Olympic gold medalist if the doping case against Beijing winner Rachid Ramzi ultimately results in a conviction, clocked 1:43.48 ahead of the […] - USA Men’s Team For Berlin Set After Golden Gala
By setting a huge personal best at tonight’s Golden Gala in Rome, University of Arkansas miler Dorian Ulrey cemented his place on the USA 1500m team for next month’s IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin.
Ulrey, who celebrated his 22nd birthday today, clocked 3:35.23 to finish 12th, well under the IAAF “A” standard of 3:36.20. […] - Bekele’s Jackpot Quest Resumes In Rome Tomorrow
As Kenenisa Bekele resumes his quest for the $1 million ÅF Golden League jackpot here in tomorrow’s Golden Gala, he said that only one thing is certain about his 5000m race: he won’t be chasing a fast time.
“To run fast times now is very difficult for me right now,” Bekele told reporters today. “I’m not […] - Great Racing At Soggy Lausanne Super Grand Prix
Although Usain Bolt’s incredible 19.59 200m into a driving rain will rightly get all of tomorrow’s headlines, there was also great action in the middle and long distance races at today’s Athletissima meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, an IAAF Super Grand Prix event.
The men’s 1500m was a fascinating race. Throwing up a stream of water […] - Athlete Disqualified At Peachtree Road Race
In an unusual move, the organizers of yesterday’s Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race disqualified a top finisher for unsportsmanlike conduct.
“After further review of an unsportsmanlike conduct protest filed after the AJC Peachtree Road Race regarding men’s fourth place finisher, Tadese Tola, the Atlanta Track Club has made the decision to disqualify Tola,” said spokesperson […] - Abdirahman Wins Third USA 10-K Title
Abdi Abdirahman of Tucson, Ariz., won his third consecutive USA 10 km road running title today at the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Finishing sixth overall within an international field, the three-time Olympian hit the finish line in Piedmont Park in 28:11, equalling his personal best time. Two-time Olympian Anthony Famiglietti of […]
- Kitwara and Chepkurui Win Big Bonus At Peachtree
Kenyans Sammy Kitwara and Lineth Chepkururi not only won their first Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Races today, but will share in the $35,000 Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) bonus. This means each athlete will take away $32,500 in prize money and bonuses from the Peachtree, America’s largest 10-K.
According to a story posted to […] - Bekele Remains Alive In Jackpot Chase
After winning the 5000m at last night’s ExxonMobil Bislett Games in Oslo with a fast final 200m, Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele remains alive in the chase for the $1,000,000 jackpot in the six-meeting ÅF Golden League series.
Bekele is the only distance runner still in contention for the jackpot. The other athletes in contention […] - Kitwara’s Win Streak On the Line At Peachtree Tomorrow
Sammy Kitwara’s road running win streak of four victories this year will be on the line at tomorrow’s 40th running of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, Ga., which features a huge invited field, including many top Americans who will contest the USA Men’s 10-K Championship.
Kitwara’s road racing season began back in February […]
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Great review, I wrote one on the Ironman Road Trainer HRM, which is similar to this one, without the...