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Lead Stories: Wednesday, October 15, 2008

IAAF World Top-50 Lists
Now Available Online

Posted November 9th, 2007 at 1:50 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Track & Field

iaaf_header With the main track and field season completed, the definitive Top 50 per event World Lists for 2007 are now posted on the IAAF website.

These lists are for those disciplines covered by Rule 261 – ‘Events for which World Records are Recognized’.

To access each event’s Top 50 list, please visit:
http://www.iaaf.org/statistics/toplists/index.html

The full set of statistics is also available to download and print in both txt and pdf formats.
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Five helpful tips for a healthy, active summer of running and overall fitness

Posted June 25th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Motivation, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

The following article was written by TFS guest contributor Dr. Larry Robinson. For more about Dr. Robinson, check out the “About Dr. Robinson” section at the conclusion of the article.

1. Use the summer weather to increase your outdoor activity:

“From running and baseball games in the park to weekend getaways hiking, biking and canoeing, summer’s the perfect time to get in shape without a daily trip to the gym,” says Dr. Robinson. “Use the season to start a new sport you’ve always been interested in that can carry you through the holidays, New Year’s resolutions and colder weather.”

Of course check with your physician first if you have any physical concerns, and always start off easy. If you’re prone to heat stroke or exhaustion, take advantage of dusk and dawn to complete your fitness activity. And, as always, drink plenty of water and don’t forget the sunscreen for daytime outdoor activities.
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