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We have expanded our sports node and are proud to introduce SummerOlympian.com; a comprehensive news source for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and beyond!
VIDEO: Alan Webb closes gap to win 800 meters in Belgium
Posted July 27th, 2007 at 5:54 PM by Trish Monks
Section: News & Results, Track & Field
One week after setting the American mile record, Alan Webb set a personal best en route to taking the 800-meter race …
TFS Review: BodyGlide Muscle Formula
Posted December 14th, 2006 at 6:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Sports Medicine, Special Features, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, TFS Reviews
TFS makes every effort to be unbiased and objective when performing product reviews; often doing double-blind tests to ensure such high standards. However, it should be noted up-front that our team, in general, does not find muscle/heat rubs to …
TFS Review: Bodyglide Anti-Friction Skin Formula
Posted November 29th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Product Reviews, Sports Medicine, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Check out TFS’s review of Bodyglide’s Anti-Friction Skin Formula; a product so phenomenal that it received a higher rating that any product we have ever reviewed.
Product: BodyGlide Anti-Friction Skin Formula
Price: $7.99 (1.3 oz), $12.99 (2.5 oz)
Rating: Excellent …
Avoiding and treating ankle sprains
Posted November 22nd, 2006 at 3:00 PM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
About 8 years ago I sprained my right ankle really badly. I was playing football in the back garden (as you do), my foot went into a …
Win the mental battle to finish strong at your next race
Posted November 8th, 2006 at 11:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips
On Sunday I ran a half marathon – it was hilly, and about 7 miles too far, but I got through it without walking (a key goal of mine when hills are involved) …
Racing For Charity: Motivation On A Whole New Level
Posted November 1st, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Motivation, Columns, SPOTLIGHT
Last Sunday I did a race. Nothing surprising about that, I often race - and the distance, 10 kilometres, is a particular favourite of mine.
However, what was different this time - was …
BLISTERS: What They Are and How To “Win the War” Against Them
Posted October 25th, 2006 at 4:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
Trish Monks, writing all the way from England, is a wonderful addition to our team. Although Brits might speak a little differently and make us laugh from time to time - we still love them and we love …
Running in the AM: Five Good Reasons to Be an Early Riser
Posted October 18th, 2006 at 4:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Trish Monks, writing all the way from England, is a wonderful addition to our team. Although Brits might speak a little differently and make us laugh from time to time - we still love them and we love …
Technological Evolution: Measuring & Planning Routes in the 21st Century
Posted October 11th, 2006 at 4:00 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous
TFS is proud to welcome our newest writer - Trish Monks. She is our first writer from our neighbor across the Atlantic. Although Brits might speak a little differently and make us laugh from time to time - …
NIKE Free 5.0 Trainers - Gimmick or Running Shoe Breakthrough?
Posted October 4th, 2006 at 12:01 AM by Trish Monks
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes
TFS is proud to welcome our newest writer - Trish Monks. She is our first writer from our neighbor across the Atlantic. Although Brits might speak a little differently and make us laugh from time to time - …
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- TFS News Briefs: 5/09/2008
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
Instead…
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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