by Allie Comeau on January 15, 2008 
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The International Association of Athletic Federations has ruled that double-amputee sprinter, Oscar Pistarius, will not be allowed to compete in this summer’s Olympic games in Beijing because his prosthetics give him an unfair advantage.
The ruling comes after scientific studies determined that Pistarius’ Cheetah prosthetics are “technical aids” that give him a clear advantage in a race. According to the science, the prosthetics enable him to run at the same speed as an able-bodied runner, but expend a quarter less energy.
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by Allie Comeau on January 14, 2008 4 comments
Ray Boyd has been dreaming of an African safari trip for most of his life. As a wildlife biologist, Ray worked with The Colorado Division of Wildlife for many years, tagging and studying elk in the Rocky mountains and even appearing in an episode of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom in the ’70s. Ray knows and loves wildlife… and there’s no better place to observe such a diverse population than in Africa.
This past September, Ray made that dream trip a reality (that’s him in the photo standing next to a huge baobab tree). To say he enjoyed it would be an understatement. Traveling with Thomson Safaris, he was on the ground for 11 days in Tanzania and covered more than 1300 miles of rugged terrain. Lucky for us, he brought along his Nikon D40 camera and has been kind enough to share his entire photo journal with The Blogging Post.
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by Allie Comeau on January 13, 2008 2 comments
If you’re challenging yourself to a new fitness routine this year, you deserve some new workout clothes. Having the right gear won’t just keep you comfortable, it can actually boost your performance and keep you motivated, too.
So say goodbye to those sweaty cotton shirts and hello to fitness wear that works out right along with you.
Here’s an excerpt from our new Exercise & Fitness Wear Guide:
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by Allie Comeau on January 12, 2008 Leave the first comment
Thanks to our friends at Trail Runner magazine for this helpful article about preventing (and coping with) ankle sprains on the trail. It contains some great advice, including stretches and exercises to strengthen your ankles, how to know if you’re at risk, and how to treat a sprain if you happen to get one…
Get Twisted (or Not):
How to prevent and cope with ankle sprains
By April Rose Ferrentino
You’re cruising along a beautiful singletrack, enjoying your elevated heart rate and a great view, when suddenly you lose your footing. Ouch! Along most trail runners’ favorite routes lie such potentially ankle-turning hazards as roots, rocks and quick descents. A brief moment of not paying attention to where you’re stepping is all it takes to disrupt the ankle’s delicate balance. Even worse, injured ankles remain weakened for an average of six months.
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by Allie Comeau on January 11, 2008 1 comment
Sir Edmund Hillary, the first climber to summit Everest, passed away peacefully at his home in New Zealand yesterday. He was 88. The extraordinary contributions he made to the climbing and outdoor community will not be forgotten.
Hillary was best known for his successful Everest summit with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay in 1953. But his adventures didn’t end there. After being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II upon his return from Nepal, he set his sights on Antarctica. He went on to lead the Trans-Antarctic expedition, reach the South Pole by tractor in 1958 and make the first ascent of Antarctica’s Mt. Herschel in 1967. In later years, he would explore East Himalayan rivers and the Ganges.
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