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David's iron resolution

manchestereveningnews.co.uk     Aug 23, 2008   1 related          

FORMER teacher David Clamp is steeling himself for more exercise than some people would take in a lifetime. Superfit David intends to run an astonishing 262 miles, cycle 1,120 miles and swim 24 miles in just nine days....                    

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Uganda: Malinga for Marathon Without Team Backing

allafrica.com     Aug 22, 2008   2 related          

Posted to the web 22 August 2008 Norman Katende Beijing, China ALEX Malinga will depend on the Beijing Olympics medical team for help when he runs the marathon on Sunday. With everyone set to leave Beijing this weekend, Doctor...                    

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From athlete to victim to athlete

ocregister.com     Aug 22, 2008   2 related          

Andy Bailey, a long-time organizer and participant in local running events, trains for a comeback on the eve of his 70th birthday. When Bailey looked up he saw the Ford Econoline rolling downhill right toward him, and...                    

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Touch your heart, touch your soul

people.com.cn     Aug 22, 2008   1 related          

Forget Michael "Fish" Phelps. Forget Usain "Lightning" Bolt. Forget all the robotic title-winning feats. The Olympic moments that touch your heart and purify your soul belong to those who are fighting destiny, triumphing over...                    

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Primorac beats Maze to reach top 16 in men`s singles

mathaba.net     Aug 21, 2008   2 related          

BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Croatian verteran Zoran Primorac beat Denmark's Michael Maze 4-2 to reach the top 16 at the table tennis tournament in the Beijing Olympics on Thursday. The marathon clash was proved to be a nip and...                    

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Men, women and speed. 2 words: Got testosterone?

iht.com     Aug 22, 2008   3 related          

No matter what happens in the men's marathon here Sunday, one thing is all but certain. "To a large extent, it's a matter of testosterone," said Dr. Benjamin Levine, director of the Institute for Exercise and Environmental...                    

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Baton drops mar U.S. efforts in both 4x100 relays - USATODAY.com

usatoday.com     Aug 22, 2008   202 related          

BEIJING — For all the disappointments, the USA is still on course to win the track and field medals table, but the number of golds and total medals might be fewer than usual once the competition concludes Sunday morning with...                    

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Marathon Training Blog: Olympic inspiration

yahoo.com     Aug 21, 2008   1 related          

I'm totally hooked on the Olympics! The skill, strength and determination of the athletes amazes me. I've been complaining all week about how tired I am from the Olympics—staying up way past my bedtime to catch all the...                    

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The Week In Books: Aspiration, inspiration, perspiration

independent.co.uk     Aug 22, 2008          

Enough of the tawdry showbiz of triumph. Let's strike up an anthem to the subtler art of trying. The shower of British gold in Beijing has shown that the trumpeting of victory is a short story that burns out fast. By contrast,...                    

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Running in Berlin!

wordpress.com     Aug 22, 2008          

Thursday August 21st 2008 Well folks, after nearly 36 straight hours of travel, I finally made it to Berlin and was happy to head out for nice long run today. The weather here is deceptive. A thought a mid-afternoon run would...                    

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