"For still there are so many things that I have never seen, in every wood, in every spring there is a different green."
-- JR Tolkien

Do I have to carry two bottles — one for my water and one for my electrolytes?

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Dear Coach, I’ve heard that it’s best to keep water and sports electrolyte drinks in separate bottles. Can’t one just...

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Energy Bars: Sorting through the confusion

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Energy bars have been part of the outdoor scene since the Crusades in the Middle Ages–and possibly before. Crusaders tucked an energy...

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Dealing with Eating Disorders: Knowing how to say the right thing

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The US Olympic Committee offers some advice to help sports leaders (coaches and teachers) watch their words: •    Don’t overplay...

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Eating disorders: Watch for the Warning Signs and Get Help

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The man representing the U.S. Olympic Committee at a sports trade show a number of years ago answered my comment about competing in race...

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Warning Signs of Eating Disorders: Pay attention to the clues in yourself and others

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The US Olympic Committee and other organizations suggest looking for signs of an eating disorder, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia, in...

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Carbs for Power Performance:

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Although research continues, here’s how the glycemic index pieces seem to fit together. Meanwhile, have some fun reading labels on...

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