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Her Active Travels:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted October 13th, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise
Her Active Travels invites you to broaden your horizons – within your own borders. From must-see sights to must-eat restaurants, we’re giving you the lowdown on the best and brightest cities for an active, adventurous weekend getaway.
This week, we’re venturing to the Crossroads of the West - Salt Lake City, Utah. If the most you’ve seen of Salt Lake was the 2002 coverage of the Olympic Games, it may be time to take a second look at this historic urban center. First settled in the late 19th century, Salt Lake features gorgeous mountains and a booming tourist industry that includes notable theatre and arts events.
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Ultra marathoners discuss epic run across Sahara Desert covering over 4000 miles in 111 days
Posted July 20th, 2007 at 10:11 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons
“Achieving Success In Extreme Outdoor Sports Adventures”
Who: Ultra marathoners Charlie Engle and Ray Zahab (subject of the upcoming documentary Running the Sahara)
NOTE: Click here to listen to TheFinalSprint.com’s audio interview with Engle
What: Elite athletes Charlie Engle and Ray Zahab completed the equivalent of 2 marathons (55 miles) per day for 111 days straight covering six countries and over 4,000 miles across the Sahara Desert. The goal was to accomplish the impossible - to push themselves to the limit and learn about the people and places of the Sahara. The trip began in Senegal and ended at the Red Sea in Cairo Egypt. Engle and Zahab’s journey will be documented in the upcoming film Running the Sahara. Join Engle and Zahab during the Outdoor Retailer convention as they share their personal experiences from this remarkable journey and discuss how everyday enthusiasts can maximize endurance and incorporate technology like Magellan GPS to enhance their performance in extreme adventures.
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Rima said:
Good job, Ryan! You ran a smart race in Beijing. Who knew that anyone would be able run 2:06 under those...