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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!
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Workout Snacks
Posted December 7th, 2007 at 2:00 PM by Jeanie Rebb
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating
If you usually fit in your fitness routine in the morning, you may head out with nothing in your stomach - for a quick workout or a run less than 5 miles, you can …
TFS Media’s Crib Sheet on Carbohydrate Cycling
Posted November 27th, 2007 at 11:05 AM by Shannon Martin
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Race Prep & Recov, Health & Fitness, Exercise
One of the more popular diet methods out there for athletes looking to improve performance is carbohydrate cycling. It is used by athletes with specific training goals and advising from experts. …
Help Lower Your Risk of Prostate Cancer By Eating Pumpkin Pie!
Posted November 22nd, 2007 at 2:54 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness
Yes - that’s right - it’s OK and even BENEFICIAL to indulge yourself with a piece of delicious pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving!
Thinking that this is some sort of cruel joke? Well think again! …
Tips for Healthy Eating on Thanksgiving
Posted November 21st, 2007 at 4:36 PM by Megan Hueter
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating
Do you know that the average Thanksgiving dinner has over 2000 calories?
If you’re not careful, Thanksgiving could be the beginning of a downhill roller coaster of weight gain from Thanksgiving all the …
Caffeine and Dehydration
Posted October 30th, 2007 at 6:00 PM by J. R. Markham
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Hydration
You have likely heard before that you should try and curb your caffeine intake as much as possible so that you do not get into a state of dehydration. With recommendations for …
Eugene ‘08 Website Launched for Olympic T&F Trials
Posted September 19th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Drugs In Sports
Eugene08.com, the official site for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track and Field is now live.
Eugene08.com is the primary source for key information for coaches, spectators, and volunteers, …
Who is the worse gas guzzler? You or your car?
Posted September 9th, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Jimson Lee
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness, Weight Loss
I’ve often wondered, who is the worse gas guzzler, you or your car?
My dependable 1999 Saturn SL-1 according to the Marketplace Fuel Survey Data (read the full story here), gets …
ASK LARA: Serotonin- Effects, sources, and suggestions for a healthy, active lifestyle
Posted September 8th, 2007 at 5:30 PM by Lara Johnson
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Columns, Ask Lara
Need advice? Injured? Confused? Overwhelmed? Bored? ASK LARA!
ASK LARA is a free advice column to help you with all of your running, fitness and nutrition inquiries. To ASK LARA — simply fill out the form …
Why marathon training might mean weight gain
Posted August 29th, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Clark
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Race Prep & Recov
One goal that many women set for themselves at some point in their lives is to complete a half or full marathon. It is definitely a challenging endeavour, and can offer a …
ASK LARA: Are Lean Cuisines a Healthy Choice?
Posted August 25th, 2007 at 5:22 PM by Lara Johnson
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Columns, Ask Lara
Need advice? Injured? Confused? Overwhelmed? Bored? ASK LARA!
ASK LARA is a free advice column to help you with all of your running, fitness and nutrition inquiries. To ASK LARA — simply fill out the form …
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- Obama Tries the Hurdles at Oregon Twilight
Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama visited the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field yesterday for the Oregon Twilight meeting.
In this short video by RunnerSpace’s Ross Krempley, you can see Obama take a stab at the hurdles:More importantly, in a terrific long sprint on the last lap, Oregon’s Andrew Wheating ran a […]
- Four World Leading Performances in Doha
Four world-leading performances in the middle & long distances were set at the Qatar Super Grand Prix in Doha tonight, the first stop on the IAAF Super Grand Prix circuit.
Richard Mateelong, the bronze medallist at last year’s world championships, led a 1-2-3 sweep Kenyan sweep with his 8:07.64 victory in the 3000m steeplechase, an impressive […] - TFS Podcast 140: Brian Sell Looks to 25k Title Defense for Barometer of Olympic Fitness
Today on Episode 140 of TheFinalSprint.com Running Podcast, I had an opportunity to chat with Brian Sell, the third place finisher in the US Olympic Trials Men’s Marathon who, along with Ryan Hall and Dathan Ritzenhein, will represent Team USA at the Olympic Marathon in Beijing.
Brian talks about the adjustments he has had to make […] - Kenyans Kithi & Kosgei Win Medtronic TC 1 Mile With Record Times
Kenyans Josephat Kithii and Rose Kosgei won last night’s Medtronic TC 1 Mile, each taking home $4,000 in prize money and setting event records.
“I’m really excited for race officials who put on a $4,000 first place prize purse for a one-mile race,” said second place Haron Lagat from Kenya through a press release. The […] - Women’s 100m Stacked for adidas Track Classic
Seven of the top 10 women in the world over 100 meters - including the last three World champions - are expected to toe the starting line at the adidas Track Classic Sunday, May 18 organizers announced Wednesday.
The adidas Track Classic is the second stop on USA Track & Field’s 2008 Outdoor Visa Championship Series. […] - 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 […]
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Good for him for being such a committed athlete but i think this decision is still wrong. He can never...