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Undesired sideliners: Side stitches and diarrhea - An estimated 30% to 50% of distance runners experience exercise-related intestinal problems, with women experiencing more problems than do men. If you are among the many active people who fear side stitches, loose stools, and gastrointestinal distress, keep reading. The goal of this article is to offer some information and advice that can help you manage, if not reduce, your transit troubles.
Foot care tips for marathoners - No one attempts a marathon without proper training and conditioning, but conditioning means more than getting your body in the optimal form. It also means getting your feet into the best shape possible for running such a distance. Here are some expert foot care tips for marathoners.
The world's shortest marathon - Rather than slogging 26.2 miles, competitors in Burntwood, Staffordshire, can jog around the 55-yard marathon route in under ten seconds.
Peanut butter and runners - In this day and age of energy bars, many athletes forget about peanut butter, one of the best sports foods around. It is tasty, inexpensive, satisfying, nourishing, and even good for our health. This article explains why peanut butter can be considered a super sports food for athletes who want to eat well and invest in their health.
Disabled runner may drive SUV in marathon, says Supreme Court - Reversing a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, the Supreme Court Friday ruled 5 to 4 that disabled runner Steven Sirota may drive his 2000 Chevrolet Suburban in next month's "Macrohard Lakeside Marathon" near Seattle, though with several stipulations, some of which are highly technical in nature.