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Great advice from boxing coach and trainer, Ross Enamait: “I’m amazed at what many consider to be such a complex topic (ex. childhood obesity) is actually so easy to correct. The first step is for parents to begin leading from the front. Is that really too much to ask? I can’t think […]

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Our good friends at Precision Nutrition have launched a new video program - Eat and Run. In partnership with the endurance-oriented web site, Competitor.com, Eat and Run is a weekly nutrition
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New Marmot is in stock at Rock/Creek, and they’re offering an exclusive 10% off coupon to Outdoor Journey readers. Just use the coupon code NEWMARMOT for 10% off new styles. Plus, save up to 50% on closeouts! The coupon expires 9/16!

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$500 The North Face Shopping Spree Giveaway!This week’s deal comes from outfitter Rock/Creek. Sign up for their newsletter and get a chance to win a $500 North Face shopping spree.

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Even super athletes like Melanie McQuaid (three-time XTERRA World Champion) find the time to grow their own veggies. Healthy input equals higher performance on race day. Check out her latest post here to see her in action in the kitchen: http://www.racergirl.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=472

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I came across this humorous public challenge this morning to Eric “Sully” Sullivan and thought y’all might get a kick out of it. See what happens when you’re good at something and kick the asses out of the local boys? Click here to read ‘08 Champ to Defend Multisport Title.

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