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While Texas is not universally known for its water sports, it does have lots of lakes and rivers – not to mention one of the longest and best coastlines in the United States. Two of the most popular destinations for those interested in water sports are Corpus Christi and South Padre Island. These two southern coastal cities have become water sports Meccas for those visiting or vacationing in Texas. One of the most popular aquatic sports, which has taken off in the past few years in these coastal towns, is kiteboarding.
First-Of-Its-Kind Fund To Benefit Professional Cyclists
Characterizing his defenses as “unfounded,” the International Court of
Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday issued a strongly worded
dismissal of Floyd Landis's appeal of his suspension for doping at the
2006 Tour de France.
Two-time college tri champ Amanda Felder feels the slings and arrows of fame.
Lots of Us – This Ultra-Athlete Organizer Knows How to Take You to the Limit.
Jason Lester was in a terrible accident as a child, which left his right arm paralyzed. His father died shortly after the accident, and Jason turned to sport as a way to cope. Today, he is a multiple Ironman finisher, founder of the Never Stop Foundation, and an international inspiration.
Elite cycling squad officially renamed Team Garmin-Chipotle presented by H30
USA Track & Field will heighten anti-doping education initiatives at its three youth national championships in 2008 and will begin in-competition drug testing at the 2009 championship events. The programs are a partnership with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and are tied to USATF's Zero Tolerance anti-doping initiative and Win With Integrity youth outreach program.
Carrie Strickland is a jumper. She's also a runner. Shortly after this issue of Competitor hits the stands, she'll be in Eugene, Oregon, doing both as part of the Northwest contingent at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in track and field.
Lindsay Brien MacDonald’s voyage to the Antarctica Marathon.
The Human Race
It's a really cool concept. We pick one day – Sunday, August 31 – and find out how many people around the world can lace up their running shoes and put in a whole bunch of miles.
Improving Endurance
By increasing the length of your long run during training, you can extend your endurance for any race distance.
Aqua Feed Zone:
Whether you’d like to take on the Olympic 10K marathon swim challenge or perhaps go even farther by taking on the 34K+ swim across the English Channel, an understanding of ‘aqua’ fueling is critical to ensure a safe and successful swim.
Keep Your Eye on Micha Burden
Micha Burden made it to the FINA World Open-Water Swimming Championships in Seville, Spain this May, although she fell short of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic team.
