Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Great destinations for bike vacations

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Cycling the Skyline Road Biking on Virginia's Skyline DriveThe Blue Ridge Mountains rise like a green wall over the rolling piedmont country of central Virginia. Encompassing over 100 miles of this mountain chain is Shenandoah National Park , traversed by the popular Skyline Drive.The Drive is a popular destination for motori... More..

Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Are energy drinks used in conjunction with exercise dangerous

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Dehydration. Heart palpitations. These are two of the dire effects of using energy drinks when exercising, according to a warning from the American Dietetic Association. This warning has led to the drinks being banned at some school athletic events and other sponsored activities. If you exercise and drink energy drinks, how m... More..

Sports & Recreation > Running 10K training program for beginners

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Let's say you've taken on the challenge of running for fitness. You're getting somewhere, you think, so you look for a challenge. A 10K race looks like just the thing.Determining your goal for the race is important. Is your goal to finish? Run every step? Place well in your age group? Take those into account when you pick a p... More..

Sports & Recreation > Running 5K training program for beginners

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There are a lot of variables in putting together a running program for a beginner, starting with defining "beginner." The person who hasn't run since high school PE 20 years ago may say they're a beginner, but so may the person who jogs 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week.Determining your goals has a lot to do with how you train ... More..

Sports & Recreation > Running How to water jog

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Water jogging (sometimes called aqua running) is an excellent exercise alternative for runners who may be recovering from injury, or exercisers looking for a low-impact aerobic exercise.You'll need a water jogging flotation vest. This keeps your body upright while allowing your legs to move freely. Once you've donned your ves... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should the US continue to honor Columbus Day?

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Certainly we should. While it may be fashionable to shake our heads and cluck our tongues at the excesses of European exploitation of the Americas, Columbus himself was not instrumental in establishing the worst of these abuses. The case could be made against almost any of the early colonists and exploiters of the new world, ... More..

Computers & Technology > GPS Devices GPS device reviews: Garmin eTrex Vista

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Garmin has set the bar for GPS navigation devices for many years, and the eTrex Vista continues their history of well-designed and well-made products. The Vista is a rugged portable GPS navigator that is well-suited for sportsmen (and women) who like the practical functionality and safety backup of a GPS navigation device.The... More..

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