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Running into polar bears - Are bear attacks a given when you run in bear country? Do polar bears stalk humans? Is there anything I can do to avoid an attack? There is much you can do, and if you follow these simple rules, you can reduce the risk of attack to virtually zero.

How to control your food intake - "I don't keep cookies in the house; I end up eating them all." "I'm afraid if I start eating, I won't be able to stop..." If any of those thoughts sound familiar, you are among a large group of athletes who struggle with food. They think about food all day, stay away from social events involving food, give themselves permission to eat only if they have exercised hard, and white-knuckle themselves to one meager portion at dinner.

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.

9-year-old marathoner - At just 9-year-old, Nikolas Toocheck has already established himself as a record breaking runner. He is running full marathons towards a goal of taking a million steps and raising a $1 million for his grandfather's charity.

Chocolate and runners - What is the whole story on chocolate? Is it little more than an alluring form of refined sugar, saturated fat and empty calories? Or does chocolate have positive qualities that might be beneficial for athletes? Here are some nuggets of information about chocolate. You decide whether or not the health benefits of eating chocolate are greater than the health costs.

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