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Race Day Nutritional Pitfalls

3 common mishaps and what you can do when they happen

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Speed up your Swim

Speed Up Your Swim

Six Pace-Busters to get you moving faster in the water.

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Killer Intervals

Killer Intervals

Spring is here—time to defrost those legs. After hours of winter base miles, cyclists can start getting serious with short, intense intervals sessions targeted at addressing weaknesses and honing strengths.

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Explore the Midwest

Explore the Midwest

Explore the great outdoors without traveling across the country or the world. The midwest has a lot to offer the athletically minded.

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Latest Galleries

Posted: Wednesday, 07 May 2008
 The Hansons-Brooks women claimed three of the top fourteen places in the Olympic Marathon Trials April 22nd in Boston, Mass. 
Posted: Wednesday, 07 May 2008
 Women seeking the opportunity to improve their outdoor skills are invited to register for the 11th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, set for May 30-June 1 in Big Bay, 30 miles north of Marquette.
Posted: Wednesday, 07 May 2008
The Youth Olympic Games will include triathlon as part of the official programme in its debut in Singapore, 2010.  At the general assembly of ANOC (Association of National Olympic Committees) in Beijing, China the programme for the first Youth Olympic Games was confirmed and will encompass all 26 sports on the program of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, with a limited number of disciplines and events.

Posted: Monday, 05 May 2008
Making her debut at 10,000 meters, Shalane Flanagan (Pittsboro, N.C.)smashed the American record by 17 seconds, running 30:34.49 Sunday atthe Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational in Palo Alto, Calif.

Posted: Monday, 05 May 2008
The road race season in Michigan kicked off in April with Spring Training Series Races in Ann Arbor and Waterford and the Ciociaro Can Am Challenge Series in Windsor. Now that roadies are all warmed up, it's time to stretch their legs in some good old-fashioned road and criterium racing. In the coming weeks road cyclists can look forward to the Grattan Race Series kick-off, the Cone Azalia Classic road race, the Tour of Kensington Valley, the Priority Health Tour De Leelanau, the Tour DeGaslight Criterium and in June, a race that is quickly becoming a favorite among all racers, citizen and professional alike  - The Superior Bike Fest in Marquette.
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. 
Posted: Tuesday, 22 April 2008
As we’ve come to expect from Deena Kastor, she put forth a Herculean effort and finished with an amazing first place performance at the women’s Olympic marathon trials in Boston on Saturday, securing her spot on the US team going to Beijing. Joining her on the podium and on the team are fellow runners Magdalena Lewy-Boulet, who lead the race until mile 23, and Blake Russell who ran a strong steady race to come back from her disappointing fourth place in the 2004 trials.
Posted: Friday, 18 April 2008
“The greatest thing about [the Ironman 70.3 series] is that it gives virtually any serious triathlete the opportunity to compete in an Ironman-branded event, side by side with the greatest athletes in the world.”
Top Photo: The Vineman Ironman 70.3 by Jerry Meshulam

Posted: Tuesday, 01 April 2008
Join cyclists worldwide May 21 in a silent, slow-paced ride, honoring fellow cyclists who've been injured or killed by motorists whileriding. The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. Each ride is typically 10-12 miles long.
Posted: Friday, 28 March 2008
Get ready kids (and Dad's) Ann Arbor's most popular Father's Day event is back.

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  • Running for Eric

    Posted: 03.28.2008
    Most marathon runners have a story. For some it's their personal Everest, for others a stepping stone to things bigger and broader. Matt Hartwell has a story, and like many others, his tale has a bitter start. Running, though, has unique healing qualities that helped buffer the emotional crevasse between tragedy and recovery.
  • Five Workouts to a Fitter and Faster You

    Posted: 03.27.2008

    Go fast. Go slow. Go long. Go short. Knowing when to push yourself and when to back off can drive you crazy. If you think too hard about it, training can seem really complicated. And as exercise science learns more about human performance, sports terminology grows increasingly complex. However, what science uncovers often supports many tried-and-true training practices. 

  • Ritz' dominates at USA Cross Country Championships

    Posted: 02.17.2008

    Michigan native and 2008 Olympic team member Dathan Ritzenhein (Eugene, Ore.) scored a convincing victory at the USA Cross Country Championships at Mission Bay Park in San Diego on Saturday, February 16th.

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  • Summer Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program Set for U.P.

    Posted: 05.07.2008

     Women seeking the opportunity to improve their outdoor skills are invited to register for the 11th annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, set for May 30-June 1 in Big Bay, 30 miles north of Marquette.

  • Portland Marathon Remains an ipod and headset friendly event

    Posted: 01.15.2008
    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.
  • Gear Check - Running with the Beat

    Posted: 06.20.2007
    Each month we highlight cool gear and gadgets for athletes. Check out what's featured

     

     

     

     

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  • Universal No Headphones Icon Unveiled

    Posted: 02.09.2008 -- 2 comments

    Is this the new sign of the times for running events? As race directors struggle with the Road Runners Club of America guideline against the use of headphones in RRCA insured events along with the USATF ban on headphones at sanctioned events, the RRCA is encouraging them to adopt the new universal NO HEADPHONES symbol on race entry forms and race materials.

  • Crim Registration Opens

    Posted: 02.21.2008 -- 2 comments

    On-line registration is now available for the 32nd running of the Crim Festival of Races. Flint's biggest summer tradition returns to the bricks on Saginaw Street on Saturday, August 23rd.

  • 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.
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This Month's Magazine

The Road is Calling

The road race season in Michigan kicked off in April with Spring Training Series Races in Ann Arbor and Waterford and the Ciociaro Can Am Challenge Series in Windsor. Now that roadies are all warmed up, it's time to stretch their legs in some good old-fashioned road and criterium racing. In the coming weeks road cyclists can look forward to the Grattan Race Series kick-off, the Cone Azalia Classic road race, the Tour of Kensington Valley, the Priority Health Tour De Leelanau, the Tour De Gaslight Criterium and in June, a race that is quickly becoming a favorite among all racers, citizen and professional alike - The Superior Bike Fest in Marquette.

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Bad News, Good News, More Questions

I just received a grim e-mail to end an otherwise unremarkable day. The subject line read "Ryan Shay Autopsy Released."

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Going Clubbing

I don't remember exactly when I joined my first running club, but I have vivid memories of the club itself. It was the Ann Arbor (Michigan) Track Club, and someone I'd met at a race must have persuaded me to attend a track workout.

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Killer Intervals

Spring is here—time to defrost those legs. After hours of winter base miles, cyclists can start getting serious with short, intense intervals sessions targeted at addressing weaknesses and honing strengths.

full story

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