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Are Pickles the Best Fuel for Endurance Races?

I leaned against the plastic covered fence, cheering and wooing and holding up my iPhone, hoping to catch one of my friends as they exited transition and headed out on their run. We were about two-thirds of the...
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THE FIT LIST – Holiday Guide

We made a list, we checked it twice; these gifts are all very nice. Fit Nation's Holiday Guide From your yoga-loving daughter to your CrossFit-obsessed friend, we’ve done the heavy lifting; the most want-wor...
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Road Rules: Can’t we all just get along?

Out on the open road, it can sometimes seem like the only kind of waving you do involves just your middle finger. Motorists and cyclists are supposed to share the road, especially since Florida law recognizes a...
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The Pilates for Athletes Workout

Having worked with professional and school age athletes for many years, I’ve seen all kinds of tight, achy bodies that not only need more flexibility, but greater core strength. And while every athlete is diffe...
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Pay to Play – Captiva Triathlon

If you want to be eligible for top prizes at some local events, it will cost you. When Julia Wreski, a local triathlete and mother of four, crossed the finish line at Sunday’s Galloway Captiva Sprint Triathlon...

Try This! Healthy Labor Day Cocktails

Drinking and training generally do not mix well. Ask anyone who has attempted a hard morning workout after a night out; you start exercising dehydrated and things tend to go south from there. With Labor Day ...