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Volunteers Needed: USATF Stretching Study
Posted: Thursday, 02 July 2009
USATF Stretch Study is conducting a study to determine the effect of pre-run stretching on running injuries. The purpose of the study is to determine specifically if pre-run stretching of the three major leg muscle groups is beneficial for overall injury prevention or reduction. 
Six USA Cycling Program Alumni to Compete in 2009 Tour de France
Posted: Thursday, 02 July 2009
USA Cycling, the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States, is proud to announce that six graduates of its National Development Team programs will compete in the 96th Tour de France.
Olympian Brian Sell enters special USA Championship
Posted: Wednesday, 01 July 2009
New York Road Runners will host the 2009 USA Men's Marathon Championship in conjunction with the ING New York City Marathon 2009 on Sunday, November 1, and 2008 Olympian Brian Sell is the first leading contender to enter the field, announced NYRR president and CEO Mary Wittenberg.
Push it to the Limit for Cystic Fibrosis
Posted: Tuesday, 30 June 2009
How many steps does it taketo make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis?  Just one, but on August 23, 2009 you’ll have the chance to take on over 900 steps at the Palace of Auburn Hills for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation’s Metropolitan Detroit Chapter’s first ever Climb to a Cure.
2009 USA Track and Field Championships
Posted: Monday, 29 June 2009
The USA Track and Field Championships took place June 25-28 at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field. Impressive victories were claimed over the weekend with a stellar field of elite athletes. 
US Marathon Teams Announced for 2009 World Championships in Berlin
Posted: Monday, 22 June 2009
USA Track & Field has announced the Team USA marathon squads for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, to be hosted by Berlin, Germany, August 15-23. 
Love the Outdoors, Save Some Money
Posted: Monday, 22 June 2009
Loving the outdoors comes with a few price tags. Here are some great deals on items you can use for your outdoor adventures. All websites provided are secure, of course. 
Fee Free Weekends at National Parks
Posted: Wednesday, 17 June 2009
If any good has come from the current economy, it is the reminder that being outside and active is nearly free. The National Park Service is offering a good deal for frugal outdoor athletes.  
Port Huron Canoe Races
Posted: Wednesday, 17 June 2009
What do you do with a sunny Saturday on the Black River in Port Huron? For members of the Michigan Canoe Racing Association (MCRA), the answer is to get out and race a canoe. The 2nd annual Port Huron Canoe Races took place on June 6, 2009.  
Running Dirty: Running Fit’s Tooth, Fang and Claw Swamp Run Party
Posted: Thursday, 04 June 2009
There aren’t many races where you hear “My Sharona” by The Knack blaring from a swampland race course. Co-owner of Running Fit, Randy Step stood at a makeshift awards table wearing a hat, sunglasses and bandana that hung in pieces to his shoulders. There wasn’t anything typical about the Running Fit Swamp Run Party on June 3, 2009.   

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  • Boston Marathon Results - Michigan 2009

    Posted: 04.20.2009

    The 2009 Boston Marathon ran Monday, April 20th. Searchable results are available now, and we'll be posting Michigan groupings when they become available. For a recap of the overall results read more ...

  • The Best Endurance Athletes Right Now

    Posted: 05.06.2009

    It is one thing to be competitive in your sport of choice. It is another to be the very best, the one with the target on your back. In basketball, LeBron James comes to mind. Whenever another team lines up to face the Cavaliers, James is the athlete they know they have to contend with. Our list includes those athletes who are at the pinnacle of their sport, the ones all the others have to think about whenever they go to the line.

  • It's Spring! Time for our Annual Running Shoe Review

    Posted: 04.06.2009
    Time to shake off that winter lethargy and put some speed back in your legs—some spring in your step, so to speak. To help with that, our 2009 road shoe review catalogs a number of new, lightweight training and racing models that are ripe for speed.

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  • Running Dirty: Running Fit’s Tooth, Fang and Claw Swamp Run Party

    Posted: 06.04.2009

    There aren’t many races where you hear “My Sharona” by The Knack blaring from a swampland race course. Co-owner of Running Fit, Randy Step stood at a makeshift awards table wearing a hat, sunglasses and bandana that hung in pieces to his shoulders. There wasn’t anything typical about the Running Fit Swamp Run Party on June 3, 2009. 

     

  • Go Slow to Get Fast

    Posted: 04.21.2009

    Luke Humphrey talks about the importance of being conscious of exactly how you train, and why slowing down matters.

     

  • More Than a Comeback

    Posted: 03.24.2009

    Saul Raisin might have won the Tour de France. But after a bike crash nearly killed him, he’ll settle for winning his age group at the Ironman World Championship and raising millions of dollars to help others with traumatic brain injuries.

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  • Iron People

    Posted: 01.15.2008 -- 104 comments
    The race for the win at the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship is over. Chris McCormack and Chrissie Wellington were crowned champions. But who are the folks that balance their work and their families with their passion for the Ironman? Along with photographer Rich Cruse, we sought to capture a cross section of age-group participants who do just that.

  • 2008 Solstice Run

    Posted: 06.21.2008 -- 19 comments

    Welcometo OutdoorAthlete.com, proud sponsor and host the 2008 Solstice Run 5Kand 10K Run results. Please use the links below to access today'sresults. Once you are done comparing your time to age group or overallwinners, surf around the site and see some more interesting contentabout Outdoor Sports in Michigan and the rest of the country.

  • Shimano Goes Electric

    Posted: 03.12.2009 -- 6 comments
    Are you ready to give up cables and springs for sensors and servo motors? With computers that track data like speed, cadence, power and GPS position becoming more prevalent on bikes, cycling’s electronic evolution is moving to the shifters. After years in testing, Shimano will finally release its Dura-Ace Di2 electronic shifting system this spring.
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Welcome to Outdoor Athlete, Michigan's new source for the outdoor sports you love. You can find us here on the web, and in print at over 700 locations across Michigan.

Running, cycling, multisports, paddlesports - whatever you do, you'll find stories about it here along with Michigan's most comprehensive calendar of events.

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It's our tag line, our outlook, and how we approach fitness.

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Learn the Lingo

If you've been thinking about learning to swim competitively but feel intimidated by the thought of joining a group of people who already know what they are doing, it's time to get past that fear. This article will answer questions you didn't know you had, and give you the confidence to jump in and start swimming.

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Healing Inflammation the Natural Way

Whether you are a professional athlete or a fitness enthusiast, the muscle soreness and joint pain in the 12- to 48-hour time frame after a vigorous workout can serve as a major frustration. The good news is that this muscle pain often indicates a positive training adaptation that leads to greater stamina and strength.

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