Marathons & Cross Country Sports

Shot block with Emeka Okafor of the Bobcats

How to shot block with Emeka Okafor of the Bobcats

Check out this NBA star's personal tips on perfecting the blocked shot! This guy isn't just any basketball star, he is sure to be ...

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Shoot the backhand shot in water polo

How to shoot the backhand shot in water polo

Grainy? Yes. Garbled? Maybe. The best shot in water polo? Yes. This is the key to scoring. The backhand is also the coolest move ...

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Make a homemade ninja hood and mask

How to make a homemade ninja hood and mask

Who knew you could make a ninja hood so easily? I for one am going to turn my old DARE shirt into a ninja mask right away. This ...

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Swim

How to swim

Learn a short history on swimming and how to do the strokes. Even if you're not an avid swimmer, we recommend watching this.

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Be a master at table tennis, also known as ping pong

How to be a master at table tennis, also known as ping pong

Table tennis is known around the world as ping pong, so you've probably heard of it and most importantly, you've probably played ...

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How to run a Triathlon

Run a Triathlon

Running a triathlon could be the biggest accomplishment of your life, but it takes a lot of exercise. Here are some workout tips for you to ...more

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How to run downhill in cross-country

Run downhill in cross-country

Seems like it should be easier, but running downhill takes as much strength and control as running on the incline. Pick up the technique and ...more

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How to run uphill in cross country

Run uphill in cross country

Learn how to prepare yourself for uphill conditions in cross country running. If you can master the uphill, you will be at a huge advantage.

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How to schedule marathon training

Schedule marathon training

Check out this instructional cross country video that demonstrates how to schedule marathon training. When training to run a marathon it is ...more

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How to speed train for a marathon

Speed train for a marathon

Check out this instructional cross country video that demonstrates how to speed train for a marathon. All runners, for whatever distance ...more

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How to train for sprint orienteering

Train for sprint orienteering

Sprint orienteering tips from the first event of the 2007 Sussex Sprint Championships starring Nick Barrable (Ex-British Champion). Get ...more

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How to avoid muscular failure

Avoid muscular failure

Learn what causes muscular failure and find out if you're giving your body what it needs to perform at its best. Check out this ...more

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How to compete in the outdoor adventure race of orienteering

Compete in the outdoor adventure race of orienteering

Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport enjoyed by ...more

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How to diet for a Triathlon

Diet for a Triathlon

Dieting is one of the most important facets of training for a triathlon. Here are some diet tips for your workout runs in this instructional ...more

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How to do a butt kick to prepare for cross country

Do a butt kick to prepare for cross country

Check out this instructional video to learn how to do a butt kick to prepare for cross country running or for a marathon.

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How to draft when running cross country

Draft when running cross country

Learn how to break wind resistance by drafting the runners in front of you in cross country.

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How to eat properly before exercising

Eat properly before exercising

Dave shares an easy way to determine how much you should be consuming prior to exercise. You may be able to consume additional calories 2 ...more

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How to eat properly to love running more

Eat properly to love running more

Check out this instructional cross country video that demonstrates how to eat properly so that you love running more. Because every runner ...more

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How to fuel after an exercise

Fuel after an exercise

Now that you've finished the big race, be sure you're re-fueling your body properly. Watch this instructional exercise video to learn how ...more

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How to fuel during exercise

Fuel during exercise

You've monitored your nutrition during training, but are you consuming what you should be on race day? Learn how to calculate your optimum ...more

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How to generate flexibility to love running more

Generate flexibility to love running more

Check out this instructional cross country video that shows you how to generate flexibility so that you love running more. Stretching is ...more

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How to get a great start in a cross country race

Get a great start in a cross country race

Learn how to get a great start in a cross country race.

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How to improve your running form with biomechanics tips

Improve your running form with biomechanics tips

Six-time Ironman Champion Dave Scott teaches proper biomechanics for ...more

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How to improve your running technique with three drills

Improve your running technique with three drills

Dave demonstrates how to perfect your running technique with three ...more

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How to include the treadmill in your running work out

Include the treadmill in your running work out

Check out this instructional cross country video that demonstrates how ...more

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No Lightsaber Required: DIY Jar Jar Binks Salad

Yum, geekdom fun. A Jar Jar salad. Wonderfully silly How-To from Only Knives: "A side dish from the Dark Side: Sculpt Jar Jar Binks out of a root vegetable." You'll need some serious ...

Sculpt Melted Cassette Tape Puddles Into Skulls

Cool cassette tape art by Atlanta based artist Brian Dettmer. From Design Boom: "...Dettmer was walking down the street he spotted a dead bird and an idea hit him. ‘here was this thing that used ...

This Dude Builds Glaciers. Here's How.

Most DIY freaks do-it-themselves because they love it. Because they're curious, creative, and like to take the long road (or figure out an ingenious short cut). In the case of Chewang Norphel (aka the ...

DIY Contortionist-Cycle

Finally, a well designed solution to studio-style living. The Contortionist bicycle. London-native Dominic Hargreaves, unhappy with the available options, designed this folding bike himself (true DIY ...

Flickr Photos Reveal Harvard's True Colors

Cartograms are usually pretty mundane, but throw in Flickr, Photoshop, and a well-known public place and you have an artistic representation of popular colors. Much more eye-grabbing than your common ...

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