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Honesty of the long-distance runner - Is winning all that counts? Spanish athlete Iván Fernández Anaya was running second, some distance behind race leader Abel Mutai who mistakenly pull up before the finish, thinking he had already crossed the line. Anaya quickly caught up with him, guided the Kenyan to the line and let him cross first.
Runners too thin, says Surgeon General - Newly confirmed U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona unveiled a high-priority program that seeks to bulk runners up with a combination of nutritional education, exercise reduction, and millions of free cheeseburgers and thick-shakes. "Over-exercised and undernourished, runners threaten to slow America's rapid progress toward the goal of becoming the fattest people in the universe", he explained.
Runner kills dog with bare hands to protect his son - Joshua Harris was running with his seven-year-old son riding his bike. Along his run he was attacked by a dog that soon met its fate at the hands of Harris in an act of self-defense. Harris was scratched and biten several times on the arm, finger and nose. When police arrived the dog was already dead.
Running in Iran - An added bonus of travel is running in new and random places, far more motivating than treading the same routes at home. While runners are not a common sight, Iran is more running-friendly than one would expected, with surprisingly few wild dogs. There aren't a lot of green spaces in many of the cities so expect to pound the pavements.
Hiking with your dog - With dogs becoming more like family members these days, it is not surprising that people want to include them in outdoor activities. And although it is not always a good idea to mix pets and wilderness, it might be possible to take Fido along if you follow some simple precautions. Here are the basics to ensure a safe and happy time for both you and your dog.