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How to control your food intake - "I don't keep cookies in the house; I end up eating them all." "I'm afraid if I start eating, I won't be able to stop..." If any of those thoughts sound familiar, you are among a large group of athletes who struggle with food. They think about food all day, stay away from social events involving food, give themselves permission to eat only if they have exercised hard, and white-knuckle themselves to one meager portion at dinner.

Why is the half marathon so popular? - In recent years, there has been an explosion of half marathon races across the United States. Why has the half marathon increased in participation? Here are some thoughts.

Beans and runners - Remember this jingle: "Beans, beans, the musical fruit. The more you eat, the more you toot"? The embarrassment associated with tooting explains why many athletes shy away from beans and also legumes. But far more than being a musical fruit, beans can be a nutrient-rich bonus for a sports diet.

Nuts and runners - Runners commonly have a love-hate relationship with nuts. They love them, but try to stay away from them. Although runners know nuts are healthful and good for them, the over-ruling perception is nuts are "sooooo fattening."

How to race a lot without going broke - The notion that running is cheap because it just requires a pair of sneakers is quite simply not true. The good news is that just like there are ways to shave a few seconds off your personal best, there are ways to shave a few dollars off your total running bill.

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