Algae superfood is shown to increase fat burning and antioxidant protection during prolonged running.
Spirulina is microalgae, powdery and brilliantly green, that is touted as a “superfood” because of its nutrient profile, which includes a lot of protein, vitamin B-12, the essential fatty acid GLA, beta-carotene, iron, and other vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. It is sold in powder and capsule forms as a nutritional supplement to be added to smoothies and such.
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Have you ever wondered why your standard “jogging” pace is what it is?
Written by: Matt Fitzgerald
Every runner has a natural running pace. It’s the pace you fall into automatically when you go for your typical moderate, steady run of a certain predetermined distance or duration—five miles, 45 minutes or whatever (a format that probably accounts for 90 percent of all runs performed daily by the worldwide population of runners). For each runner this pace changes over time as fitness is gained or lost, and it even changes from day to day based on how one feels—a factor that is influenced by fatigue from preceding training, above all.
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Hundreds of super-spunky teens brought their “A” game to the course on race day, and three outstanding cheer squads took home cash prizes for their schools and bragging rights for being named “most spirited.” Check out who earned top honors in the 2009 Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Spirit on the Course Competition! Results
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Sunday, December 6 marked the Inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon. The day started off with Bengal tigers, saw dozens of couples get married on course and ended with plenty of smiling faces crossing the finish line. Check out our great highlight reel from a fantastic day in Sin City!
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Our second photo gallery comes from our partners at PhotoRun.net. Check out some more great shots of everthing from the winners to the running Elvis!
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A momentous, entertainment extravaganza featuring two white Bengal tigers, Vegas showgirls, skydivers and a 15 minute fireworks show greeted more than 27,600 runners at the start line of the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon, powered by Zappos.com for the benefit of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. For the first time in Las Vegas marathon history, the entire Strip was closed in both directions for the event.
Photos By Lester Cacho
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Enter your name or bib number and watch yourself cross the finish line!
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The Strip Rocked With Runners (ASI photo)
Las Vegas, NV – A momentous, entertainment extravaganza featuring two white Bengal tigers, Vegas showgirls, skydivers and a 15 minute fireworks show greeted more than 27,600 runners at the start line of the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon, powered by Zappos.com for the benefit of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. For the first time in Las Vegas marathon history, the entire Strip was closed in both directions for the event.
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