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Breaking News: Photo of Michael Phelps doing bong hit could be a career ender

The United Kingdom's News of the World has published what they claim is a photo of Michael Phelps smoking pot from a bong.

The paper reports that  "It was on November 6, weeks after his Beijing triumph, that 23-year-old Phelps surprised students at the University Of South Carolina in Columbia by showing up unannounced at a house party" where this photo was taken

"Phelps’ aides went into a panic over our story and offered us (the News of the World) a raft of extraordinary incentives not to run the bong picture"

How to successfully combine the words fun and endurance

The words used to describe endurance sports like running or cycling are words like, tough, hard, painful, and demanding.

The word fun and endurance sports usually don't go together. Yes, some would describe a marathon as fun and 10K swim as enjoyable, but they tend to be far and few between.

How to fuel up your multi-sport tank (Part 2) by Ben Greenfield

Build/Intensity/Preparation

Your longer, harder efforts are increasing, and you are spending a greater period of time at lactate threshold. Many of your workouts include intervals and high intensity workouts, so dependence on carbohydrate as an energy source is increasing, and use of fat will decrease.

Denver Marathon Opens for Registraton

It wasn't that long ago that we learned the news that the Denver Marathon was acquired and will soon be the Denver "Rock 'N' Roll" marathon.

Now the marathon officially opened for registration. For complete details please see the Press Release below:

Wellington's race top and Alexander's shoes for sale

This seems like a classic win win.

Win # 1:
You can get some pretty cool Ironman race memorabilia at a very reasonable price

Win # 2:
TEAM STREETKIDS a non-profit supporting orphans in Africa get some much needed finding.

Check out THIS German eBay action that features gear worn and signed by Chrissie Wellington, Craig Alexander, Faris Al Sultan, Team Dresdner Kleinworth, and Mirinda Carfrae.

For instance the bid for Alexander's shoes is currently at 61 Euros, while the signed Wellington top is at 100 Euros.

How to fuel up your multi-sport tank (Part 1) by Ben Greenfield

Time to pull out some crazy long syllables.

Yes, that's right, it's time to talk about nutrition periodization. When addressing nutrition, the word "periodization" refers to dividing your yearly nutritional plan into several distinct segments that apply to daily, weekly, or monthly cycles of training.

Three healthy Superbowl snack recipes

The industry folks who promote avocados have an interesting fact to share with you.

They say that on Superbowl Sunday enough guacamole will be server to fill up the Superbowl stadium to a depth of nine feet.

That's a lot of guacamole. Just image all of the chips to go along with that giant Super guacamole bowl.

Lance Armstrong retires from racing to run for governor of Texas...Not

Press Release: Heather Williams and Joel Filliol announced as British Triathlon’s Performance Director and Head Coach

Jan 29, 2009 British Triathlon are delighted to announce that Heather Williams has been appointed as the organization's Performance Director.

After a world wide search to find a leading international coach with a proven track record of success, Canadian Joel Filliol has been appointed as the new Head Coach and will provide support to athletes and coaches identified in the Olympic Podium and Academy Squads to convert them into medal winners.

Paula Radcliffe on her way to Albuquerque, NM

Paula Radcliffe is is getting ready to leave France and move to Albuquerque, New Mexico to continue her training to defend her London Marathon title on April 26 of this year

Radcliffe holds the world record marathon time, and likes the weather and support in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

B-Fit B-Day: a new healthy and fit way to celebrate your birthday

Imagine spending your birthday in the pool, on the bike, and running down your favorite trial or path.

That's exactly what hundreds of active people are doing each year by taking on the raceAthlete B-Fit B-Day Challenge.

The idea of the challenge is very simple, but athletically very challenging.

Everyman Endurance Podcast with Mark Allen and Luis Vargas

Should I hire a coach to go faster this year?

What should I look for in a good coach?

What are the benefits a coach will bring to the training table?

What's the best way to train for a personal best in 09?

These are just some of the questions six Ironman World Championship Mark Allen and his training partner Luis Vargas answer in this weeks episode of the Everyman Endurance Podcast.

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

Lance Armstrong wants to see a smoke free Texas

Lance Armstrong maybe smokin' on the bike, but he is certainly not smoking in Texas his home state.

Today the seven time Tour de France Champion is set to use his star power and get involved in local politics by supporting an anti-smoking bill in the Texas Legislature.

According to the Associated Press, "He is scheduled to appear at a news conference to release public polling data showing widespread support for a ban on smoking in public places.

It won't be the first time Armstrong has ventured into the political arena. In 2007, the testicular cancer survivor was instrumental in helping pass a multibillion dollar bond initiative to pay for cancer research and he has hosted televised cancer forums with presidential candidates."

Worst Training meal EVER: Bacon Explosion

It would be hard to measure all of the calories, fat, and cholesterol in the two pound plus bacon explosion.

It has to be the worst training meal EVER for amateur athletes.

But just in case you like to indulge in a guilty pleasure, you'll find the recipe HERE and the results below.

Bon Appetit! 

Worst places in America to Train

You've probably seen and read the annual stories that rank America's best and worst cities.

You know stories with headlines like:

"Best town to raise a family"

"Top Ten cities to grow old in"

"Top Towns to to ride your bike"

or just

"Ten Best cities in America"

When it comes to amateur endurance athletics everybody probably has good idea of the top towns in America to live and train.

Zeal Try 'em & Love 'em promo

There is still time this month to get brand new stylish high performance eye wear from our partner Zeal Optics?

We've got some hot new sunglasses just for you, and here's how you can get yours.

To get your pair of brand new Zeal Optics sunglasses as worn by some of the best professional skiers, windsurfers, kayakers, and triathletes just go to you nearest Zeal Optics retailer, try on a pair of Zeal Sunglasses, snap a digital photo of yourself wearing them in the store with your phone or digital camera, and email us that photo to (teamatraceathlete.com).