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Michael Phelps vs. Anderson Cooper

He can't jump into the pool.

He can't take a stroke.

He can't even take a breath.

Those are the preconditions on Michael Phelps when races CNN's Anderson Cooper.

Who wins?

Just watch the video below and find out.
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Chrissie Wellington's bike sells for $5300

 *A note of thanks from Chrissie Wellington on her recent eBay action of her Championship Kona Bike:

I want to say thanks so much to everyone that made a bid in the eBay auction.

It was very exciting to see the price get higher and higher, especially considering the reward was a few pairs of my smelly, almost radioactive second hand shoes - oh and a nice P2C frame with my illegible scribble on it! Huge congrats to the winner who bid an amazing $5300 for the tasty package……..

Phelps is all about the sub---sub sandwich that is

It was a well known fact that Michael Phelps enjoyed the odd hamburger, or two, or three, or four during his long training days.

But now he might be going for a subway sandwich instead.

"McDonald's is Goliath, and we're David," said Tony Pace, chief marketing officer for the Subway Advertising Fund Trust. "Fortunately I have a pretty good slingshot."

Only 35 triathletes and 320 miles

It may be hard to believe, but you had to be invited to the Ultraman World Championships in Hawaii this weekend.

Only 35 triathletes from around the world got the invite.

These lucky athletes are spending the American Thanksgiving Holiday covering a total of 320 miles or 515 Kilometers on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Smaller Marathons are so in

Glen Weiner usually runs the New York City Marathon.

Not this year.

Instead, he turned to the much smaller 8,000 runner race in Philadelphia.

"There are certain things you can do at a smaller race, like have a food tent at the finish and serve chicken soup, which you can't do with a marathon with 40,000 runners," Glen Wiener said of his first marathon outside New York city.

She knows all but She's not telling anyone

"I know what happened at Barcelona '92 and I'm a Pandora's Box that, if opened one day, could bring down sport,"said Cristina Perez recently.

Perez, the wife of the doctor at the center of Spain's biggest doping investigation, says Spanish sport would be ruined if she revealed all she knows about drug use among athletes.

Race to the South Pole

Every so often we like to feature crazy hard races.

The Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race is certain one of these.

The race to the far end of the earth, will be the first race to the South Pole since Scott and Amundsens historic race nearly 100 years ago. Roald Amundsen arrived on Dec. 1911, Robert Scott on Jan. 17 1912.

Workout while you work

Earlier this month we reported on a new trend that combines working and working out.

You can read about it HERE.

Without breaking a sweat, the so-called work-walker can burn an estimated 100 to 130 calories an hour at speeds slower than two miles an hour, Mayo research shows.

This new work-walker trend is gathering steam.

Press Release: Race in Tahiti in 09

For the many parts of the world the long cold winter is knocking at the door.

For all of you athletes living in the Northern colder parts of the world, we thoughts we'd post the press release below.

There's just something about the notion of swimming, cycling, and running in Tahiti that's a bit like wondering about the potential ways to spend a mega lottery win.

We hope the thoughts of this race helps keep you warm on these during these cold December days.

Everyman Endurance Podcast with Danny Dreyer

Danny Dreyer has been a regular runner since 1971 and a running coach since 1985. He has run 40 ultra marathons (39 of which he placed in the top 3 in age group). In 2004 with the launch of the ChiRunning business, he began to run Marathons instead of ultras.

He has now run 6 marathons (including Boston) with times ranging from 3:04 to 3:35.

Click HERE to listen, or download, or subscribe to the podcast now.

His love for running is equal to his love of t'ai chi, which he has been practicing since 1996.

Feature Story: An Endurance Athlete's Thanks-Giving by Roman Mica

It only seems right that at this holiday time of the year I take stock and give thanks---from a endurance athlete’s point of view.

I’m thankful for Chlorine!

Now that I spend countless hours at the local pool, swimming back and forth like some caged and deranged zoo animal, I give thanks to modern chemistry. For without it the local youngsters would quickly turn my beloved Rec. center pool into what the ancient Greeks called the Urinarium.

I’m thankful for Lycra!

This wonderful modern stretchy fabric allows all athletes (men and women) to wear comfortable yet snug and tight fitting clothes over raced tuned bodies.

I’m thankful for Sunglasses!

Olympics is feeling the financial pinch

In another sign of the troubling economic times Johnson & Johnson has cut their Olympic sponsorship.

The IOC confirmed that the health care conglomerate would not renew its top-level sponsorship worth up to $100 million, after the news was first reported by Sports Business Journal.

"The IOC is proud to have worked in a successful partnership with Johnson & Johnson for both the (Turin) 2006 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games," IOC spokeswoman Emmanuelle Moreau said.

Bird's Nest still draws crowds

It was the iconic structure of the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing.

You may recall it as the Bird's Nest.

The venue that the enormous Olympic opening and closing ceremonies took place along with Track and Field events.

Today the Bird's nest is as popular as ever drawing between 35,000 to 40,000 visitors a day have streamed through the 91,000-seat stadium, according to ticketing officials.

Traveling with your bike and luggage for the Holidays?

Did you know that it can cost up to $100 to ship your bike one way on an airplane today---depending on the airline ?

With the holidays just about to begin, struggling airlines are using every available options to increase profits.

"I hope you would agree we are allowed to make a profit," said one airline spokesman, adding his carrier doesn't know what it costs to provide baggage service.

Click HERE for a full breakdown of how much it costs to ship a bike by plane.

Feature Story: Ultimate Top Ten holiday gifts for that special athlete (Part Two)

Today we continue with our Ultimate Top Ten Gift Guide for that special athlete in your life. This Top Ten List is arranged by expense. You'll find the part one of this story listed under yesterday's features and/or HERE.

Press Release: Early Registration for USAT Athletes to Nations Triathlon

Don't miss your chance to race in the nation's capital! Last year, the Nation's Triathlon SOLD OUT, so take advantage of this exclusive early entry for USAT members. Early entry spots are limited, so register now!

USA Triathlon is pleased to offer exclusive early entry for The 2009 Nation's Triathlon™ six days before registration opens to the general public on December 1 at 12:01 a.m. EST. You must be a current USAT member to enter, and you'll need your USAT number during registration.