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IN THIS ISSUE:
 Gear Guide: Winter cycling Gear from Pearl Izumi
 Greg Lemond Fantasy Camp: a fund-raiser for coach Eddie B
 Active radio: Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark
 Winter Runderland: Sign up for a holiday-themed race today!
 
ACTIVE INSIDER EXCLUSIVES:
 Why your workouts shouldn't stop with a cool-down
Elite Racing
WHY YOUR WORKOUTS SHOULDN'T STOP WITH A COOL-DOWN
One of the hottest areas of sports nutrition research these days has to do with the benefits of immediate post-workout nutrition intake, specifically carbs and protein. A new study on the long-term effects on post-exercise nutrition has important implications for athletes.
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FEATURED EVENTS OF THE WEEK

HOME DEPOT SAN FRANCISCO HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN/WALK
Feb. 4, 2004
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VALLEY OF THE SUN MARATHON
March 14, 2004
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SPACE RACE
March 14, 2004
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GREG LEMOND FANTASY CAMP: A FUND-RAISER FOR COACH EDDIE B
Imagine spending six days riding your bike down the sunny Southern California coast with Greg LeMond and some of the legends of U.S. cycling. Lemond and some of the sport's top cyclists have organized a fantasy cycling camp to benefit legendary cycling coach Eddie B, who lost his home in the California wildfires.
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GEAR GUIDE: WINTER CYCLING GEAR FROM PEARL IZUMI
For those that live in relatively mild climates, winter is an excellent time to get outside and enjoy the cooler temperatures with the appropriate gear. In our Gear Guide, we highlight a few key accessories from Pearl Izumi.
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ACTIVE RADIO: SPORTS NUTRITIONIST NANCY CLARK
This week on the Sports You Do Show we talked with sports nutritionist Nancy Clark, author of "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook" (Third Edition), about making good holiday eating choices and about off-season nutrition strategies. Check out the archived show!
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WINTER RUNDERLAND: SIGN UP FOR A HOLIDAY-THEMED RACE!
After the family gatherings and generous holiday portions, you may find yourself with a few extra pounds. The only way to burn off those seasonal calories is to stay active. We've made it easy for you -- check the list below for the holiday event in your area.
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