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		  Welcome to the weekly newsletter from Active.com, the world's most comprehensive portal for athletes of all levels.     [IMAGE] [IMAGE]   [IMAGE]  [IMAGE]Triathlete Magazineholiday gift subscription!    [IMAGE]    [IMAGE] [IMAGE]  In this issue:  [IMAGE] Spread the word with Evites  [IMAGE] Getting started in triathlon with "90210" star Ian Ziering  [IMAGE] Female athletic triad  [IMAGE] Avoid injury on the slopes    ... and more.      [IMAGE] SAVE YOUR ACL: AVOID INJURIES ON THE SLOPES Two main factors play a part in ski and snowboarding injuries: skill and equipment. (There's also fate, but we won't go there.) Here are ways to avoid getting hurt on the slopes this season.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8368&sidebar=23&category=wintersports      FROM OUR PARTNERS    Ultima  Cold enough to see your breath when you exercise? That's a visible sign of de-hydration!  You don't sweat as much when things cool off, but you still need fluids along with electrolytes, minerals and nutrients for peak performance and fast recovery. The world's great marathons put Ultima Replenisher on the course because it's the most efficient way to fight de-hydration.  ORDER NOW AND GET A FREE BOTTLE AND FREE SHIPPING       FEATURED EVENTS OF THE WEEK     PRA NAVARRE BEACH 5K, 10K and HALF MARATHON, Jan. 5, 2002  Flat, fast and scenic course between the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Sound  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=964558&action=ct    LAURA GRIFFIN MEMORIAL 5K, Jan. 19, 2002  This sixth annual 5K run/walk raises funds to fight substance abuse  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=952671&action=ct    WASHINGTON D.C. MARATHON, March 24, 2002  This inaugural race takes runners through all of D.C., with the cherry blossoms in bloom  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=968024     SPREAD THE WORD WITH EVITE! Active.com and Evite.com recently partnered up to offer you the latest and greatest in online invitations ... Evite your fellow weekend warriors to your latest endeavor today!  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/community/activeinvite/index.cfm?type=three_column     REGISTER ONLINE FOR CITY OF L.A. TRIATHLON, CATALINA MARATHON, MORE! Pacific Sports LLC, organizers of the hugely popular City of Los Angeles Triathlon and other "destination" events nationwide, is offering online registration through Active.com.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8393&sidebar=13&category=running     IAN ZIERING: FROM 90210 TO 9:02:10? Well, perhaps not yet. You may know Ian Ziering from his television work on Beverly Hills, 90210 . What you may not know is that he's quietly pursuing a new hobby: triathlon. He and his coach share tips for getting started, avoiding injuries and having fun.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8387&sidebar=26&category=triathlon     FEMALE ATHLETIC TRIAD: WHEN THREE KEY FACTORS ARE OUT OF BALANCE  Certain training levels leave some women athletes with bone injuries, while having no ill effects on male athletes. What makes women's physiology vulnerable to these kinds of problems? The answer may lie in a "triad" of factors.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8383&sidebar=17&category=activeusahomepage     MTN BIKING: DO YOU LOSE FITNESS AFTER TIME OFF? Most cyclists agree that it is bad enough to suffer an injury, but for many, a bigger fear is that that all they have gained through hard training will be lost after a few days or weeks of inactivity.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8384&sidebar=17&category=activeusahomepage     CHECK INTO THE HEALTH CLUB! Our "Health Club" section is continually updated with all the latest news and information on wellness, nutrition and fitness -- everything you need to know to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/healthclub/    Stay fit,   Your friends at Active.com    	


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