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TFS Media launches SummerOlympian.com!
We have expanded our sports node and are proud to introduce SummerOlympian.com; a comprehensive news source for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and beyond!
TFS Review: Garmin Forerunner 50
Posted January 22nd, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Product Reviews, TFS Reviews
Product: Garmin Forerunner 50
Prices: $200 (watch + HR monitor + food pod + USB ANT stick), $90-$100 (for other combinations without food pod OR without HR monitor)
Rating: Good 7.4/10.0
Pros: Easy-to-use watch interface. Less expensive than most of its competitors. …
TFS Review: Nike+iPod Sport Kit and Online Training Log
Posted January 13th, 2008 at 1:39 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Motivation, Music, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Product: Nike+ iPod Sport Kit
Prices: $30.00 (foot pod & iPod receiver). iPod nano and Nike+ shoes sold separately.
Rating: Very Good 8.3/10.0
Pros: Very easy to use. Good accuracy once it is calibrated. Inexpensive; very good …
TFS Shoe Review: New Balance MR790 Trail Running Shoes
Posted January 6th, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Product: New Balance MR790
Price: $80.00
Shoe Type: Lightweight Trail / Racing
Fit: Half a size small
Weight: 7.9 oz
Pronation Factor: Neutral
Best for: Lighter runners with access to softer surface…
TFS Review: Nike Sport Headphones: Flight and Vapor
Posted December 29th, 2007 at 8:30 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Gadgets & Acces., Miscellaneous, Motivation, Music, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
When I made the jump to running with an mp3 player, I quickly noticed two things:
Running with music is fun and motivational.
Stock headphones that come “free” with most mp3 players just don’t …
TFS Review: Camelbak Octane 8+ Hydration Pack
Posted September 27th, 2007 at 7:45 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Hydration, Product Reviews, Special Features, TFS Reviews
It seems that in the world of hydration systems, there is always give-and-take and compromise. The small, light packs may not carry enough water. The bottle-based belt systems require use …
Movie Review: “Showdown”
Five Elite Distance Runners, One Dream
Posted August 22nd, 2007 at 2:35 PM by Lara Johnson
Section: Motivation, Movies, Special Features, TFS Reviews
I have long been intrigued and inspired by those runners who compose the elite category. What is it they possess? What is their training like? What is their motivation? And …
Book Review: “Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes” by Monique Ryan
Posted July 19th, 2007 at 12:06 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Motivation, Books, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Hydration, Race Prep & Recov, Special Features, TFS Reviews
While the most elite competitive athletes have the luxury of a team of coaches, advisors, and dieticians to consult with on a regular basis, the …
Book Review: Warwick Ford’s
“Fun on Foot in New England”
Posted July 16th, 2007 at 12:15 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Motivation, Books, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Whether you’re a first time visitor or you live and breathe Red Sox and clam chowder, “Fun on Foot in New England”, the new guide …
Book Review: “Running with the Buffaloes” by Chris Lear
Posted July 16th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by Paul Petersen
Section: News & Results, Motivation, Books, Cross Country, Track & Field, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to run for an NCAA cross country powerhouse? Have you ever wanted an inside look into the minds and workouts of a …
Dancing the Bear: A 100-Mile Journey of Personal Exploration (DVD)
Posted July 9th, 2007 at 4:00 PM by Paul Petersen
Section: Motivation, Movies, Special Features, TFS Reviews
Documentaries have become an increasingly popular and powerful movie genre, with a variety of titles such as “Super Size Me”, “Fahrenheit 9/11″ “Roger and Me”, and “Spellbound” …
What is your favorite running movie or documentary?
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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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