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Run Away from Winter
For an East Coast runner, the post-marathon season looks pretty bleak. Darkness, cold and ice loom on the horizon and hats and gloves become the uniform for the long month ahead. Even the park, a hub for moving legs, becomes silent and lonely. For a long distance runner, this is a tough period, when having a goal to train toward really helps the focus.
Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Chicago Style
The Competitor Group, organizers of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series, today announced the acquisition of the Chicago Distance Classic. With this acquisition, the Distance Classic becomes the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon, now set for Aug. 9, 2009.
See ING Direct Capital Criterium Photos
See Photos from the Nation's Triathlon
Tales From the Trails :: The Gore-Tex TransRockies Blog
Thomas Miller is a long time Ironman competitor who decided a while back toexpand his suffering way beyond just swim, bike and run. He decided to givethe world of long distance trail running a try. What the heck was the guythinking? For the following week he’ll be keeping a blog for us on his andhis teammates experiences during the six day, 125 mile 2nd Annual Gore-TexTransrockies Run in Colorado.
Host Cities Announced for Expanded 2009 Amgen Tour of California
Air Force Marathon Registration On Pace to Break Record
If current figures are an accurate predictor, the 2008 U.S. Air Force Marathon appears well on its way to shattering last year's registration record of more than 6,700 runners.
3rd Annual Running Clinic
When runners sprain ankles or want to increase their speed, they pay large sums of money for expert advice. But at the St. Agnes Hospital’s 3rd Annual Running Clinic in Baltimore, Md., the expert opinions are free. Those wanting to learn about injury prevention, nutrition, and running techniques can speak to the experts one-on-one at the fair, August 16, 2008.
Ultramarathon Man Conquering World’s Deserts
The word “athlete” seems to take on a new definition when you’re talking about ultramarathoners. Dean Karnazes rose to prominence in 2006 by running 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days. This year, he is attempting to complete the world’s five major desert foot races in a single calendar year.
New Ultra-Relay Race Coming to DC in Spring 2009
Local runners will get a chance to take a brief taste an ultra-endurance event at the inaugural American Odyssey Relay Run Adventure April 24 and 25.
The North Face 2008 Endurance Challenge
Starting on April 12 at Bear Mountain in New York, The North Face Challenge will lure endurance athletes to test their mettle in various distance events around the country.
this month's magazine
Sharpen Your Slope Skills
Whether you're a newbie on the mountain or a seasoned pro, local resorts can take your experience to the next level.
Nutrition for Healing
For active types who put daily physical stresses on their body through exercise, maintaining healthy nutrition levels through good eating and taking supplements is important to keeping our “engines” running.
In & Out
These conditioning workouts will get you adequately prepped for that first snowfall, when the games can begin outside.
October Gear Check
As with every season, there’s new garb and accessories to keep you moving and grooving—and comfortable—on the slopes. Check out what’s cool for this winter.
other features
Mondays with Marty
Award winning author of Chasing Lance, Martin Dugard shares his weekly musings exclusively online.
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2010 Tour departing from Rotterdam
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