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Diana Nyad, 61, Begins 103-Mile Cuba-to-Florida Swim

Aug 8, 2011 8:18 AM CDT

61-Year-Old Begins 103-Mile Swim

Endurance swimmer Diana Nyad sets off from Havana for Key West

(Newser) - And she's off: 61-year-old Diana Nyad began her Cuba-to-Florida endurance swim attempt last night, a 103-mile trip that will take an estimated 60 hours. "The adrenaline's flowing now," she said before setting off from Havana, while taking in the still air and flat water. "This...

Diana Nyad, 61, to Swim from Cuba to Florida

61-Year-Old
to Swim From
Cuba to Florida

May 26, 2011 5:43 PM CDT

61-Year-Old to Swim From Cuba to Florida

Diana Nyad aims to make up for incomplete 1978 journey

(Newser) - She managed to swim all the way around Manhattan, but when Diana Nyad tried to swim from Cuba to Florida in 1978, she didn’t finish the job. Now, she’s preparing to try again—at age 61, the Washington Post reports. “I have no idea what age I...

Want More Endurance?
Try Beetroot Juice

Oct 5, 2010 3:49 PM CDT

Want More Endurance? Try Beetroot Juice

Studies suggest it gives athletes greater endurance

(Newser) - A couple of studies done by Exeter University have shown a 20% increase in endurance by athletes drinking beetroot juice. Average athletes won't turn into an elite ones overnight, but they could see benefits such as being able to exercise longer because of the effect the juice has on muscles....

Pickle Juice Joins Ranks of Odd, Cheap Sports Foods

Jun 22, 2009 2:57 PM CDT

Pickle Juice Joins Ranks of Odd, Cheap Sports Foods

(Newser) - During a recession, even endurance athletes have to watch their wallets. Increasingly, the Boston Globe reports, marathoners and pro athletes are turning to cheap, readily available means of replacing carbs and electrolytes—even if that means pounding pickle juice. “It’s been a hidden secret,” said the maker...

IOC: Beijing Air Risky
for Athletes

Mar 17, 2008 6:51 PM CDT

IOC: Beijing Air Risky for Athletes

Competitors in endurance events

(Newser) - The air quality in Beijing poses a “possible risk” to athletes in endurance events, the International Olympic Committee announced today. After analyzing data collected in Beijing in August, the IOC’s medical commission concluded that most competitors won't be affected by the smog, but it will monitor air quality...