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What should I eat or drink during a half marathon? The Editors Santa Fe, NM

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I'm on a tight budget. What are some ways to save money on healthy foods? The Editors Santa Fe, NM

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What's the best source of protein for a vegetarian? The Editors Santa Fe, NM

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What exercises will help improve my reaction time as a lacrosse goalie? Lax Asheville, NC

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Is it OK to train on an empty stomach every morning? The Editors Santa Fe, NM

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I'm planning to run up the Sears Tower. What's the best way to train? The Editors Santa Fe, NM

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What's the best post workout drink? The Editors Santa Fe, NM

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Which exercises are best for developing strength in mountain biking? Matt Memphis, Tennessee

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I would like to conquer Yosemite's Halfdome in September. How can I train for altitude climbing if I live near sea level? Paul Chesterfield, Michigan

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What are the best stretches I can do in my office? The Editors

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What exercises can I do to develop explosive speed for high level tennis? How often should they be performed to gain maximum benefit? Martin St. Louis, Missouri

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What is the best core exercise that people don't know about? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

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What's the best workout to improve strength for paddling a kayak? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I'm working on a ship in crowded conditions for months on end. I want to go hiking and trekking on my time off. What's the best way to maintain endurance without being able to walk or run at sea? Bonus if I can do it in 30 foot swells.

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What is the best time of day for aerobic and anaerobic exercise? David Centennial, Colorado

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I train very hard in the spring and summer by cycling. I seem to peak in mid-July, and by mid-August my aerobic capacity drops off. I fatigue easily and struggle to keep up with my cycling group. What is going on and how can I prevent this next year?

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What's the best way to prepare for an adventure race? Eric Saint Joseph, Missouri

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What's the best exercise equimpent for a dorm room that will help me lose weight? Foldable treadmill? Mary Helen Spooner West Sussex, England

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What is the best way to increase my vertical? The Editors Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I'm in my 20's, ride to work three times a week, and put in a couple hours in the saddle most weekends. Should guys my age be concerned about the long-term negative impact downstairs? Or are the special seats marketed to protect the nether regions a ploy? Scott Freeland Washington D.C.

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For the best workout when cycling, is it best to pedal at a higher rpm in a low gear or a lower rpm in a high gear? What are the advantages of each? Somebody in... Chicago, IL

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I understand how important rest is for optimal performance gains from training. While triathlon training, I consider swim days a break for the legs. However, as I increase intensity in the pool I’ve found that I fighting off crping in my legs late in the workout. I giving my legs ple rest? Alan Washington, D.C.

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If elliptical machines and treadmills supposedly give you the se workout, why can I "run" on an elliptical machine for 45 minutes with no trouble when I struggle to run 10 minutes on a treadmill? Seth Mountain View, CA

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