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Lead Stories: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Kate O’Neill:
Taking the First Steps
(Elite Athlete Blog - Entry #9)

Posted May 27th, 2008 at 2:30 PM by Kate O'Neill

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field, Elite Athlete Blogs, Kate O'Neill

Hi, this is my blog in TFS’s Elite Athlete Blog Series. Bookmark kateoneill.thefinalsprint.com and check back every other Monday for my latest entry as I strive for the 2008 Summer Olympics!

For the first few weeks after the Olympic Marathon Trials, I was not able to run at all, but I thought about running constantly. Worries about what I had done wrong filled my head and doubts made me question all of my decisions leading up to the race. As my knee improved and I progressed toward running again, those thoughts quickly changed from the past to the future. I kept wondering what those first few steps of running would feel like. The first run loomed over thoughts and I wanted to do everything I could do to make sure that it went well.

I have been running for 13 years. In an ideal world, all those years of experience would make the act of running instinctual. I would not have needed to waste energy with all these thoughts. Instead, I felt sick with worry that my feet would no longer remember how to support me, my arms would start flailing, and my knees would buckle forward into each other.
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Keeping Kids Injury-Free
This Fall Season

Posted November 14th, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Megan Hueter

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

With the fall season umong us, many children are enjoying after school sports. While sports are a great way to develop strong bones, there is a higher risk for injuries, especially since their bones and muscles are still growing. The American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends that parents and coaches take precautions to minimize the risk of injuries.

The 2006 statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission outlines the extent of sports injuries in children under 18.

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Gail Devers Becomes Two-Time Gold Medal Mom

Posted October 29th, 2007 at 10:32 PM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

Five-time Olympian Gail Devers and her husband, Mike Phillips, have welcomed their second daughter into their family. Legacy Brielle Phillips was born October 23, measuring up at 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. Legacy’s 2-year-old big sister, Karsen, is busily helping mom with feedings and diaper changes.

The 41-year-old Devers is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the 1993 world champion in the 100 meters and is a three-time world champion in the 100m hurdles, where she holds the American record. Devers competed during the 2007 indoor season and is also a coach and agent.
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Running and Jogging Strollers: Help is on the way!

Posted December 3rd, 2006 at 9:10 PM by Jennifer Lipman

Section: Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Exercise Equipment

Have you been trying to find a way to lose that pregnancy weight? Or have you found that parenthood is making it difficult for you have enough time to workout? Well, then jogging and running strollers may be your savior.

These strollers have become the new craze; allowing parents to spend quality time with their children and still enjoy their healthy lifestyle and stay in shape.

However, there are so many different models of baby jogging strollers, it can be difficult to find the one best for you and your baby (or babies). Here is some helpful information regarding ow to chose a stroller that is comfortable and safe for your child, while still effective enough to give you a solid workout.

Before you consider buying one, make sure your child is ready to join you on your healthy workouts. Mama’sHealth.com reported: Read the rest of this entry »

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