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How two friends stumbled across a 203-mile race called the Texas Independence Relay.

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Enjoy weekly musings with Martin Dugard, one of the most popular writers covering the Tour de France every year and an award-winning author whose books include Chasing Lance.

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Inaugural New England Ironman 70.3
Posted: Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Triathletes in the Northeast have reason to celebrate with the addition of a brand new Ironman 70.3 event scheduled for July 13 in and around Providence, Rhode Island.  
 
Cheruiyot Wins Fourth Boston Marathon
Posted: Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Kenyan runner Robert Cheruiyot won his fourth Boston marathon with a time of 2:07:46, less than a minute over his own course record of 2:07:14, to become the fourth man to hold as many titles for the race. 
Ultramarathon Man Conquering World’s Deserts
Posted: Monday, 14 April 2008
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. 
Spinning Event to Benefit Cancer, AIDS Charities
Posted: Thursday, 27 March 2008
On June 28, official Spinning facilities across the country will simultaneously conduct four consecutive one-hour classes with the goal of raising $1 million to benefit a trio of charities. The event, dubbed Spinning Nation, is the first-ever nationwide Spinning fundraising event. 

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  • Explore the Midwest

    Posted: 03.27.2008

    Take the time to discover your own backyard.

  • A Feast of Foods

    Posted: 02.28.2008

    In her new book, Truly Cultured: Rejuvenating Taste, Health and Community with Naturally Fermented Foods, author, chef and holistic health expert Nancy Lee Bentley explains why bacteria never looked so good. 

  • Life in Stride

    Posted: 03.26.2008

    Running keeps life in perspective for Nancy Rush.

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  • 15 Essential Tips to Pursing your First Marathon

    Posted: 01.16.2008
    In her new book, Run Your First Marathon,Grete Waitz, nine-time winner of the New York City marathon, points out one of the wonderful draws of the marathon. “No matter who we are,” she writes, “at some point we are all first-time marathoners. All of us share that. That’s the beauty of the race — Olympians and all-comers share the same event.”

  • Products We Like: Skins Performance Tights

    Posted: 01.15.2008
    I’ll never forget when Lance Peters, chucking convention out the window, showed up for high school track practice one day wearing bright silver-colored running tights. The silence as he walked onto the track was deafening. In this Midwestern, early-1980s era, our lower-body clothing options were limited to two: shorts or baggy gray sweat pants.

  • Achilles Who?

    Posted: 03.27.2008
    Neglecting an injury can make matters worse.

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  • Marion Jones Will Serve Prison Time

    Posted: 01.15.2008 -- 3 comments
    U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas had no choice. Only a few months after Marion Jones admitted that she lied to prosecutors about steroid use and her involvement in a check fraud scandal, she pleaded before the federal court to be spared from prison. In the end, the judge sentenced her to 6 months.

  • The HIp Chronicles - Part 10

    Posted: 01.14.2008 -- 1 comments
    As most know, Scott Tinley was one of the most prolific triathletes of all time, competing in and winning hundreds of triathlons all over the globe. Scott has been suffering through hip problems for a number of years and recently decided to have his hip resurfaced on Thursday, December 13th in Wisconsin. Scott is providing an exclusive diary for Competitor so that our readers can follow his journey to recovery.

  • Gear Check :: March

    Posted: 02.28.2008 -- 1 comments
    Shower Power

    Be ready for spring downpours with the Showers Pass Pro Tech jacket. The ultra-light (161 grams) jacket is windproof, waterproof, breathable and easily stuffs into a rear jersey pocket until needed. The tight cut minimizes flapping fabric and is stretchable enough to move with you. Elastic cuffs keep the rain out while reflective taping alerts passing motorists. Transparent enough to let you show off your jersey through the jacket. $100. www.showerspass.com
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This Month's Magazine

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A Dream Come True

Hard work and dedication pay off for Minnesotans running the women's Olympic Marathon Trials race in April.

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Price Hike

Not long ago, just before I threw that box out, it dawned on me just how much money I’ve invested in racing over the years.

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Gear Check

Our picks this month of great gear for all of your sporty pursuits.

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26.2 Nutrition

Nutrition tactics that may help make your next marathon your fastest 26.2 miles yet.

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