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Lead Stories: Saturday, September 6, 2008

Study: Elite Athletes Susceptible to Common Illness

Posted January 29th, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: News & Results, Health & Fitness

Although often perceived as the healthiest of us all, elite athletes may not be as good as fighting off common illnesses as we would think.

Tests among the saliva levels of high level athletes are proving useful in helping scientists understand more about the immune system.

To read more, visit ScienceDaily.com.

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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 average endurance athlete preparing for an event isn’t so lucky. That’s where Monique Ryan comes in. A nutrition expert who has worked with professionals for over 20 years, Ryan has recently released an updated version of her book, Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes. The lengthy volume is a thorough, well-researched, and invaluable resource, with specific advice for athletes with a range of dietary needs according to their sport and level of training.

Ryan has divided the book into three segments. Part I has a broader focus, with an outline of general dietary needs, regardless of sport or the intensity of your training regimen. Ryan clearly outlines different macro and micro nutrients necessary for daily living, along with their roles in wellness and the best ways to incorporate them into one’s diet. But the guide doesn’t stop at food – hydration is a key element to prime health and elite performance, and Ryan offers substantive information on the intricacies of maintaining adequate hydration, from the ins and outs of caffeine to the problems associated with alcohol consumption. This section of the book is bolstered by a number of quick and easy-to-read charts and diagrams outlining nutrients, sources, and recommended intake levels, making the science of nutrition easier to digest.

Read the rest of this review at our partner site: HerActiveLife.com

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Kosice Marathon seek elite athletes for 82nd annual edition on October 7th

Posted April 26th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Athletes looking to compete in a fall marathon should give the Kosice Peace Marathon in the Slovak Republic a look, the second-oldest marathon in Europe. Founded in 1924, the 82nd edition will take place on Sunday, October 7.

According to Alfons Juck, who is recruiting athletes for the event, a male winner breaking 2:11:00 will earn 18,000 Euros (about 25,000 USD) at the 2007 race.

The men’s course record is 2:12:25 while the women’s course record is 2:31:28, and bonuses are available for bettering those marks.
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