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Damn, lots going on today. I’m going to have to publish two posts today. This one contains a bunch of interesting articles and a couple of videos. Later today I’ll post my “sub-par” workout for this morning.

I just finished posting a comment, in response to Thomas, that I thought all elite athletes were probably dirty, when I got an email telling me Floyd Landis tested positive for high levels of testosterone. Thanks for the heads-up, Dale.

Bear forwarded me another interesting New York Times article. I know a lot of times you have to register to read their stuff. Here’s a sample from the article;

…runners should not use lotions, including sun block, because they add a barrier to the evaporation of sweat. He said that while it seemed logical to drink as much water as possible before the race — and runners try it — “it doesn’t work.” The reason, he explained, is that drinking a lot of water increases blood volume and the body responds by getting rid of it, in urine.

“What you need to do is to increase your total body fluids another way,” Dr. Martin said.

Check out the article to learn more.

Yesterday Bob posted an article and video on Dick and Rick Hoyt. Whenever I hear their names, I think back to the triathlete who gave a motivational speech at our wellness week last year. Click on the video at this site to hear how the Hoyt’s inspired Tony Schiller.

Ever been injured and/or in a relationship? If so, check out Mario's take on how injuries are like relationships.

Finally, Scott sent me this video that’ll get you fired up for the Chicago Marathon or any other race.