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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 - Olympic track star Suzy Favor Hamilton had her invitation to the annual "Disneyland Half Marathon" rescinded after her secret side job as a high-priced escort was revealed.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.
Running nutrition - Nutrition can determine the success or the failure of a running performance. As a matter of fact, eating the proper way and the proper foods can help a runner recover and perform better, repair muscles and maintain the right energy level. Here is a growing collection of articles about nutrition for runners.
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.
Boston officials grant runner an automatic entry into the marathon - A Colorado Marathon runner who abandoned her qualifying bid to help save the life of another participant who turned out to be her father has been given an automatic entry into the Boston Marathon.
Running in Georgia - Despite the heat and humidity, I managed to run most days in Georgia, exploring new areas and trying, possibly in vain, to counteract the typical Georgia diet, heavy in cheese, eggs and bread. Tbilisi was my favourite running spot, had the greatest variety of things to see, and flat / hilly / on road / off road running options. Tbilisi gets bonus points for having almost no strays dogs.