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Crossing the Rockies in Style

Welcome to the newest and most plush version of a growing international sensation in the running world: the multi-day stage event.

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Cooking in the Backcountry

After several hours on the trail, in the raft, or on the rock, the main focus on most outdoor enthusiasts’ minds is FOOD.

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Your Next Kayak Adventure

Patagonia, Chile offers a unique opportunity to get up close to the glaciers of the southern ice fields.

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Kemper's Seventh Leads U.S. Men at Beijing Olympic Games
Posted: Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Shoemaker and Reed finish 18th and 32nd, respectively.
Stoltz, McQuaid Win XTERRA Mountain Championship
Posted: Monday, 18 August 2008
On a course that featured more than 3,000-feet of climbing on rocky off-road mountain trails Conrad Stoltz from South Africa and Melanie McQuaid from Canada showcased an astonishing level of fitness and skill to win the XTERRA Mountain Championship.
U.S. Triathlete Bennett Just Misses in Beijing
Posted: Monday, 18 August 2008
Bennett finishes 4th, Haskins 11th, Ertel 19th at Olympic Games
Injuries Steal Dreams of Women's Marathon Crew
Posted: Monday, 18 August 2008
On a Sunday morning that featured much better weather conditions than had been expected, the women's marathon brought more difficult results than expected for Team USA. Blake Russell (Pacific Grove, Calif.) was the only American finisher, placing 27th in 2:33:13.
Phinney Seventh in Men's Individual Pursuit in Beijing
Posted: Monday, 18 August 2008
American Pursuit Riders Ousted from Medal Contention, Massie 21st in Keirin, Lea Withdraws from Points Race.
Team USA Takes Two Bronze as Bolt Shatters 100 WR
Posted: Monday, 18 August 2008
Team USA took home two more bronze medals, but it was a huge world record by Jamaican Usain Bolt that ruled Saturday night at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium.
Aqua Sphere and Ironman Unite as Leaders in Triathlon
Posted: Friday, 15 August 2008
Partnership to bring new technology to triathlete’s wetsuits.
Flanagan Scores Unbelievable 10,000 Meter Bronze
Posted: Friday, 15 August 2008
It was anything but easy but Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, N.C.) overcame incredible odds to take bronze in the greatest women's 10,000m in history Friday evening at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium.
Iban Mayo Suspended Two Years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Posted: Tuesday, 12 August 2008
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the appeal filed by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in a case involving the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) and the Spanish cyclist Iban Mayo. Accordingly, the CAS disqualified Iban Mayo from the Tour de France 2007 and imposed a two-year ban as from 31 July 2007.
Wiens and Armstrong Shatter Leadville Record
Posted: Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Dave Wiens pulled away from Lance Armstrong in the final ten miles of Saturday's Leadville Trail 100 in Colorado, winning the race for the sixth time, in record time.

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  • Your Next Kayak Adventure

    Posted: 06.23.2008
    Floating at the base of a 200-foot-high sheet of glacial ice, it’s hard not to be humbled in the presence of one of nature’s true wonders. Patagonia, Chile offers a unique opportunity to get up close to the glaciers of the southern ice fields.
    Photos: Kevin Jackson

  • Easy Cycling Stretches and Flexibility Exercises

    Posted: 07.16.2008
    ...guaranteed to improve your performance and do away with cycling injuries for good.

  • Improving Endurance

    Posted: 06.23.2008
    By increasing the length of your long run during training, you can extend your endurance for any race distance. If you run slowly enough, taking liberal walk breaks, you can continue to push back your “wall” almost indefinitely with virtually no risk of injury or excess fatigue. The most exciting part of this, for most runners, is that longer runs tend to translate into faster times.

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  • Nutrition Roadblocks

    Posted: 07.12.2007
    Taking on the duo-role as student-athlete at the collegiate level can present challenges that are both stressful and rewarding at the same time. Balancing early morning practices, frequent double workouts, classes, class work, sleep and a social life leaves little breathing room and can hurt the student-athlete academically and athletically if they are not managing their time effectively.

  • 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.”

  • Nine Riders Resign With Team Astana

    Posted: 07.31.2008

    Astana Cycling Team General Manager Johan Bruyneel announced that nine riders have resigned for the 2009 season.  Assan Bazayev, Chris Horner, Maxim Iglinskiy, Andreas Klöden, Steve Morabito, Dmitriy Muravyev, Daniel Navarro, Gregory Rast and Michael Schär have recommitted their services to Team Astana and will rejoin a formidable team that includes 2008 Giro d’Italia Champion Alberto Contador and two-time Tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer.

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  • The HIp Chronicles - Part 10

    Posted: 01.14.2008 -- 2 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.

  • Race Day Nutritional Pitfalls – 3 Common Mishaps & What You Can Do When They Happen (Part 1 of 3)

    Posted: 04.11.2008 -- 2 comments
    Every athlete prepping for his first long endurance event should have a well thought out nutritional strategy. But what to do when that perfect plan goes out the window?

  • Portland Marathon Remains an ipod and headset friendly event

    Posted: 01.15.2008 -- 1 comments
    The Portland Marathon, which will host its 37th event on Oct. 5, 2008, is encouraging participants to “plug in” and use their MP3 players, iPods and cell phones despite recent controversy surrounding the use of electronic devices in long-distance running and walking events.
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This Month's Magazine

PUBNOTES FEATURES PEOPLE NUTRITION

Go Organic

We have two themes in this month’s issue – Off-Road and Organic – two ideas that go hand in hand rather well...

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Through the Smog

Air pollution could be a bigger problem than one thinks at the upcoming Beijing Olympics.

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Moving Forward

Former Xterra World Champ Jamie Whitmore continues as the eternal optimist as she fights to regain her life and active lifestyle following the discovery and removal of a cancerous tumor.

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Green Fueling

Top Five Organic Food Choices for Endurance Athletes.

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    Also posted on CompetitorRadio.com, interview with Al Joyner, Mike Haugens and David Sylvester.... ...
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