A new study shows that swimming cuts men's risk of dying by about 50% compared to runners, walkers and sedentary peers. The University of South Carolina study led by Dr. Steven Blair evaluated comprehensive physical exams and behavioral surveys from thousands of people who were enrolled in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS) over the last 32 years. "Swimmers had the lowest death rate," … [Read more...]
Phelps: Photo with marijuana pipe real
February 3, 2009 By
Olympic great Michael Phelps acknowledged "regrettable" behavior and "bad judgment" after a photo in a British newspaper showed him inhaling from a marijuana pipe. "I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment," Phelps said in the statement released by one of his agents. "I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and … [Read more...]
Drill, Swim, Bike…
February 2, 2009 By
I spent the first couple hours of the morning in a dentist chair. Now Dr. Ranken is a great dentist, and my Bff's brother,but I would rather be anywhere else. After having two fillings redone ( one I chipped while on a long run, eating a frozen sports bean), I went to fit club south and got in the pool for a sprint workout. When I started swimming I realized how numb my upper lip, and nose … [Read more...]
Soles4Souls
February 1, 2009 By
The Springfield Running Center is now a drop center for individuals like you to donate your running shoes and help those in need around the world. We need the 'gently worn' shoes taking up space in your closet. It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unworn shoes lying in their closets. We can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone's … [Read more...]
How to tie your shoes
January 31, 2009 By
Go ahead, laugh. But there is a 50-50 chance that you aren't doing it right. If you couldn't figure it out when reading last months Runners World, here is a video to help you out. … [Read more...]
Andy Staton – Just an everyday fat guy
January 29, 2009 By
Seven years ago I weighted 317 pounds. I woke up on the 1st of April 1999 and committed myself each and everyday to getting thin and staying there. I now hover at 172 pounds - 145 pounds from where I started. … [Read more...]
The Condom Grip
January 28, 2009 By
The Bike Snob NYC talks about how the condom grip serves as a theft-deterrent. … [Read more...]
Hamilton looks forward to racing
January 28, 2009 By
Tyler Hamilton looks forward to this summer’s Tour of Missouri cycling race as a reinvigorated man, a national champion who can’t wait to continue his comeback. … [Read more...]
10 Tips For Running in the Cold
January 27, 2009 By
Winter doesn't mean you have to hang up your shoes. Follow these tips to run comfortably throughout the wintry season. … [Read more...]
Smoking And Exercise
January 26, 2009 By
Check out the recent photo of Danny Bonaduce warming up before fighting Jose Conseco in a celebrity boxing match. It's awesome. It reminds me of the smoking cyclists at the Tour De France. Its the perfect balance. You can smoke and exercise and never lose or gain. Then there's The Lion King...... Remember when smoking used to be cool? … [Read more...]
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