http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:51:15 -0700 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:03:45 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Banana-Power-Smoothie?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner This is great for those mornings when time is not on your side. -2 whole frozen bananas-1 cup skim milk-1 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt-1/4 cup wheat germ-2 egg whites-2 teaspoons vanilla extract-1 teaspoon SplendaPlace all in a blender and whirl unt... Monday Munchies Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:03:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Banana-Power-Smoothie?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Lance-is-back-Again?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Like him or loathe him, Lance Armstrong is back. And he may be back next year according to a brief interview he gave after finishing 3rd in the 9th stage of the Tour de France on Sunday.According to the Associated Press Armstrong could be setti... Events Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:12:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Lance-is-back-Again?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Angel-Dessert?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday MunchiesAngel DessertI just made this recipe while I was at home and it was gone in two days. One of my favorites!-1 angel food cake-3 packages fat-free sugar-free vanilla pudding-1 container sugar free cool whip-fresh strawberries (as m... Monday Munchies Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:28:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Angel-Dessert?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Jason-Lester-nominated-for-ESPY-Award?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Jason Lester’s resume keeps growing, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight.Recently Lester, who has one paralyzed arm, was nominated for a 2009 Espy Award for Best Male Athlete With A Disability. His right arm is paralyzed du... In The Know Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Jason-Lester-nominated-for-ESPY-Award?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Bowl-Lasagna?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday Munchies“Bowl” LasagnaI received this recipe from a good friend who is really into health and fitness. It fits in great as a healthy meal when you don’t have time to make a huge dish.-1lb ground meat (I use turkey)1lb e... Monday Munchies Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:58:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Bowl-Lasagna?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Man-vs-Machine-in-Colorado?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Rural Boulder County in Colorado is known for its mountains and rising hills. These days however, it’s known for its rising tensions amongst drivers and cyclists.For motorists in Colorado sharing the road with cyclist is nothing new. You ... Controversies Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:29:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Man-vs-Machine-in-Colorado?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Saddle-Up?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  While cycling has always been a popular sport it seems to really have taken off these last few years thanks in part to Lance Armstrong.There are countless reasons to cycle: it burns major calories, gives you strong legs, relieves stress and is ... Top 5 (or 10) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:41:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Saddle-Up?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Lowfat-Chocolate-Cookies?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday MunchiesLow-fat Chocolate CookiesYou won’t believe these are actually healthy! Instead of reaching for a snack full of fat you will be able to satisfy your sweet tooth with these great cookies.-1 ½ cups whole wheat flour-1/2... Monday Munchies Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:08:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Lowfat-Chocolate-Cookies?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Spring-Salad?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday MunchiesSpring SaladI’m not really sure what this should be called. I try different combinations every time I make it, so ‘spring salad’ should cover all of the bases. Feel free to use any flavor of JELL-O and any kind ... Monday Munchies Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:37:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Spring-Salad?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Top-5-workout-mistakes?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner IYou see them at the gym all the time. Maybe it’s the middle-aged business man hunched over in terrible form, using complete momentum to curl an enormous amount of weight. Or the spandex clad woman who will spend hours on the elliptical without... Top 5 (or 10) Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:01:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Top-5-workout-mistakes?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Interval-Training-Take-your-workout-to-a-new-level?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Other than being athletes, what do runners, cyclists, body builders, gymnasts and basketball players have in common? They can all benefit from incorporating interval training into their weekly workout routines.Although interval training is noth... In The Know Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:57:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Interval-Training-Take-your-workout-to-a-new-level?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Terrific-Turkey-Burgers?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday MunchiesTerrific Turkey BurgersFor those of you who are not tuna fans (featured in my previous Monday Munchies section) here is a burger sure to please. I add some diced Jalapenos (about 2 tablespoons) to the mix to spice it up, but I&rs... Monday Munchies Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:03:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Terrific-Turkey-Burgers?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d28-To-Ironman-or-not-to-Ironman?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner Photo courtesy of howstuffworks.comSo you want to run an Ironman? Not so fast. Before even beginning to play around with the idea you first must realize just what goes into an Ironman. This is not simply a weekend bike tour or charity 10k. You must b... In The Know Thu, 28 May 2009 12:06:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d28-To-Ironman-or-not-to-Ironman?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d27-The-power-of-protein?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Too many endurance athletes do not get adequate amounts of protein to support their vigorous activities. They typically focus on carbohydrates and protein is left to take a back seat. A lack of protein can lead to illness and injury because the... In The Know Wed, 27 May 2009 08:30:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d27-The-power-of-protein?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Spicy-Tuna-Burgers?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday MunchiesMonday Munchies are appearing on Tuesday this week due to the holiday. Enjoy!Spicy Tuna Burgers-1 can white albacore tuna in water, drained-1 tablespoon bread crumbs-1 large egg white-1 ½ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning-1 ... Monday Munchies Tue, 26 May 2009 10:10:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Spicy-Tuna-Burgers?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Steve-Larsen-19702009?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner Steve Larsen Steve Larsen, a two-time national NORBA champion in mountain biking, Lance Armstrong teammate and Ironman champion collapsed Tuesday evening in Bend, Oregon during a running workout.According to VeloNews, “He was doing a track... In The Know Wed, 20 May 2009 13:16:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d20-Steve-Larsen-19702009?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d20-How-to-avoid-overtraining?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Chances are if you’re training for a big event you think the more training the better, right? Wrong. Overtraining is the easiest way to injure yourself, encounter burnout and also to regress in your progress. In fact, if you train intense... Top 5 (or 10) Wed, 20 May 2009 08:55:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d20-How-to-avoid-overtraining?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Egg-Cups?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  Monday MunchiesEgg CupsI modified this recipe to fit my own tastes each time I make it. You can make it using all eggs, egg whites or a mixture of both. This recipe makes 6 larger ‘cups’. You can easily use a 12 cup muffin pan as we... Monday Munchies Mon, 18 May 2009 08:43:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Egg-Cups?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d14-The-Blister-Blues?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner IIf you’re going to put the time and effort into exercise make sure you take proper care of your feet. Being an endurance athlete you need to treat your feet like royalty. How are you supposed to run or bike if your feet are injured?One of the ... In The Know Thu, 14 May 2009 11:15:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d14-The-Blister-Blues?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Armstrong-facing-early-test?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner  After three stages full of crashes, Lance Armstrong is holding steady in 5th place at the Giro d’Italia.Armstrong avoided a crash in the final stretch of the third stage. Alessandro Petacchi of Italy came in first in the stage and snagged... Events Tue, 12 May 2009 09:10:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8750-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner~y2009m5d12-Armstrong-facing-early-test?cid=exrss-Las-Vegas-Endurance-Sports-Examiner