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In the Land of a Thousand Hills - Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills", is a fabulous place to run. The capital city of Kigali is perched 4,800 feet above sea level and is knit together by a network of well-paved roads. There are dirt paths everywhere, soft and forgiving on the knees, radiating into the surrounding countryside.
What happens in Vegas... - Olympic track star Suzy Favor Hamilton had her invitation to the annual "Disneyland Half Marathon" rescinded after her secret side job as a high-priced escort was revealed. In fact, Mickey Mouse's bosses have banned Hamilton from all Disney sporting events. After Hamilton fessed-up to being a $600-an-hour hooker, the folks at Disney decided their family-friendly race had no place for the hard-bodied head-turner.
Snowshoeing technique tips - Snowshoeing is basically walking on the snow; you just strap a pair of snowshoes on your feet and begin to walk. This article will list a few things to remember when first starting out.
Hot weather hydration tips - Steaming hot summers bring up nutrition questions for athletes who are training and competing in the heat - "How can I tell if I've had enough to drink?", "Should I be consuming extra electrolytes?", "Is it possible to drink too much?" - With summers getting hotter and longer, here are some practical hot weather sports nutrition tips.
The art of sneaky pee - What do marathon runners do when they are running a race and nature calls? South African ultra-trail superstar Ryan Sandes gives his tips on how to relieve oneself while on the run, and explains why runners should master the skill.