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'Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?': We chat with Ali Vincent
Show TrackerThere are two high points in every "Biggest Loser" season: the makeovers -- which we saw this week, and, of course, the finale. In a category all its own: "The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?" We'll find out Wednesday...... -
Hydrate and bike like the wind
In bike racing and triathlons, aerodynamics can become an obsession. Because overcoming wind resistance is key, riders have for years shelled out big bucks for aero bike frames, aero handlebars, aero wheels and aero helmets — without giving a second...Tags: Alcoholic Beverages, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Standards, Science and Technology
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Chicago bid spurs truce in U.S. Olympic family feud
L.A. Times Olympics BlogIn the interest of avoiding any negative publicity that could affect Chicago's Olympic bid, the leaders of the U.S. Olympic sports federations -- called National Governing Bodies in Olympic world parlance -- have declared an informal truce in their... -
Busy day for L.A. County lifeguards results in rescues of triathlon athletes, boats
L.A. NOWGale force winds of 30 to 35 mph today caused problems for boaters off Dockweiler Beach and in other parts of the Santa Monica Bay, authorities said. Ten boats were rescued by lifeguards from the Los Angeles County Fire Department...... -
It's full speed ahead for the Wild Man, 76
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterWe're 45 minutes up a forbidding Malibu dirt road that climbs 2,200 feet in four miles, and the Wild Man is ahead. Way ahead. Out-of-sight ahead. And my excuses begin: "I'm a mountain biker, but I've never ridden right after a grueling, two-hour, all-...Tags: Chris Chelios, Cycling, Statue of Liberty, John McEnroe, Detroit Red Wings
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Age may have its advantages in endurance sports
Booster ShotsEndurance sports such as ultra-marathons, ultra-triathlons and cycling marathons have exploded in popularity over the years. Among them is the grandaddy of the genre, the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which began in 1974 and meanders through... -
Movember Wrap: U.S. ' 'stache-thletes' raise record $2.6 million for charity
All The RageIt's Dec. 1, which means "Movember" has drawn to a close, and the group mustache grow raising money and awareness for men's health issues (specifically prostate and testicular cancer research and treatment) has officially ended. You can see all the...... -
A triathlete and her husband share the long road back
Beth Fong paces in her wetsuit around the grassy park overlooking Tempe Town Lake, contemplating the grueling daylong race ahead.
She has trained for months to swim, bike and run the nearly 141-mile Ironman triathlon. Her father, standing behind her,...Tags: Nursing, Surgery, Hemorrhaging, Public Employees, Crime, Law and Justice
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Pimp your ride with the latest toys for cyclists
Brand XAlways a tinkerer's delight, the bicycle offers inventors an endless challenge to improve the ride. The four new accessories below make on- and off-road touring a breeze, indoor training more realistic, fast rides more comfy and data-rich biofeedback... -
'The Amazing Race 16': five reasons to tune in
Show TrackerIt's no small feat that "The Amazing Race" is set to launch its 16th season this weekend, likely thanks in part to the strength of its casting ("Big Brother" contestants notwithstanding), its far-flung locales and its eyebrow-raising host, Phil Keoghan...... -
Athletes' unbeatable foe
Times Staff WriterFirst of two parts Click for part two The worldwide sports anti-doping program, created to fight performance-enhancing drug use in international athletics, imposes severe punishments for accidental or technical infractions, relies at times on disputed...Tags: Cycling, University of Virginia, International Olympic Committee, Medical Procedures and Tests, University of California, Los Angeles
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Beyond the marathon
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterTRIATHLONS are the new marathons. Not content with running a mere 26.2 miles, today's athletes-in-need-of-a-goal are signing up for swim/cycle/run combinations. Although the Ironman format (a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a marathon) is...Tags: Marathon, Sports
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