There are many studies that demonstrate alcohol’s negative effects on health and physical performance, but the good news is that avoiding it may not be the best idea either.
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Since the advent of Gatorade, manufacturers have been in fierce competition to one-up each other with new and better ways to fuel athletes. This has created a very saturated market; one that features …
Energy gels can be very helpful and convenient sources of carbohydrate replenishment for endurance athletes. However, they don’t always taste so great and that’s why a few alternatives have started to hit the market. One such alternative is …
Check out TFS’s review of Gatorade’s Endurance Formula; a revolutionary new product for mainstream endurance sports.
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One of the most common nuisances for athletes, and especially runners, is having to deal with shin splints. Anyone who has experienced pain in the front part of their lower leg, …
Runner’s face the risk of injury on a consistent basis because of the extreme and wear and tear of the sport.
The impact that is innate to running …
Trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle while simultaneously managing all of the stresses in your life can seem like a daunting task. This is the main reason why many people don’t even …
Energy drinks are quickly becoming our favorite weapon for dealing with our fast-paced and stressful lives. They are convenient, work well and …
This is Part 2 of my Healthy Eating Guide. Make sure to first go back and read Part 1! In addition, if you’d like personalized help with healthy eating, please send an email to thefinalsprint@gmail.com…
Food is viewed by many as an enemy; a lurking temptress ready seduce you and lead you down the path to weight gain. People have been quick to believe, that …
The organizers of the Olympic Trials also put together a festival in the grounds immediately outside Hayward Field. The various areas include dozens of sponsor tents, a food court, a big-top Nike store, athlete appearances, a track-oriented children’s activity area, a stage, and (most importantly) a makeshift outdoor sports bar, all of which include […]
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Double World Champion Bernard Lagat used a magnificent finish to cruise away from the field and win the 5000m at the 2008 US Olympic Trials. Matt Tegenkamp and Ian Dobson also used strong kicks to book their tickets to Beijing in […]
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The Men’s 800m final at the 2008 US Olympic Trials delivered on its promise as one of the most competitive races of the meet. Willamette grad, OTC runner, and TheFinalSprint.com Elite Athlete Blogger Nick Symmonds won the race in a blistering […]
Shalane Flanagan and Kara Goucher already have their tickets to Beijing in the 10000 meters, but that does not mean they are satisfied. Tonight they each won their heat of the 5000-meter semifinal.
Flanagan’s heat began with Lauren Fleshman in the lead. By 4000 meters, Flanagan, the American record holder, took over to win in 15:35.86. […]
The women’s 400 makes for good theatre. The world’s top ranked women in 400-meters, Sanya Richards finished fourth last year, and failed to qualify for the U.S. team to compete in the world championships in Osaka last year.
This year there are question marks and doubts about whether Richards can qualify for the U.S. team […]
All 400 meter roads lead to Waco, Texas, three runners from Baylor University made it to the 400-meter finals Saturday night in Hayward Field.
Jeremy Wariner said, “I came to qualify and get a preferred lane for the finals tomorrow. LaShawn [Merritt] and I were not trying to kill each other. Making the […]
Hazel Clark, Alice Schmidt and Nicole Teter made the U.S. Olympic Team today in the women’s 800-meter final of the trials.
There were 12 women in the race, but Clark navigated her way to the lead immediately. She flew by the 200-meter mark in 26.6 seconds for a 56.89 first lap. Clark finished in 1:59.82, followed […]
Who will get to run in the first-ever Olympic women’s 3000-meter Steeplechase? Eight women are one step closer to achieving that dream today in the preliminary race of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
The first heat involved Nicole Bush and Kathryn Andersen racing side by side the entire time. In the end it was Bush with […]
The women’s javelin competition saw University of Oregon junior throw 185 feet, one inch but it wasn’t far enough. It was good enough for third place but did not reach the Olympic A standard meaning she will not make the U.S. Olympic team.
In a rule change for this Olympics, athletes have to make the […]
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The final events on the fourth day of the US Olympic Trials are the second day of the decathlon, the women’s javelin throw and 800 meters, and the men’s 800 and 5000 meters.
In the decathlon things are generally going according to form, with Bryan […]
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