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		  Welcome to the weekly newsletter from Active.com, the world's most comprehensive portal for athletes of all levels.   If you wish to donate funds toward the relief efforts in New York City and Washington, D.C., Helping.org  includes links to numerous aid agencies and groups. [IMAGE]  In this issue:  [IMAGE] Long runs: crucial to better performance  [IMAGE] Piranha sponsored athlete program  [IMAGE] Baseball camp director John McCarthy on Active radio  [IMAGE] Finding the right bike pump   ... and more.     [IMAGE] LONG RUNS: CRUCIAL TO BETTER PERFORMANCE For both beginning and experienced runners looking for improved performance, the starting point has to be the amount and quality of distance running.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8040&sidebar=13&category=running       FROM OUR PARTNERS    Ultima  What's the best sports drink? Ask the Marines...about Ultima  If you're running in the Marine Corps Marathon on October 28, you'll be able to shoot for a 'personal best' thanks to Ultima Replenisher. Ultima is the official "On-Course" sports drink at Marine Corps and many other marathons, extreme sports events and triathlons. Ultima helps all kinds of athletes stay hydrated, energized and ready to take on the world. Whatever your sport, you'll do better and feel better training on Ultima Replenisher.   ORDER TODAY AND GET DISCOUNTS AND A FREE RUNNING BOTTLE!     [IMAGE]  ENERGIZE YOUR WORKOUTS. MAXIMIZE YOUR SAVINGS. Save now with a $200 rebate on Life Fitness X-Series elliptical cross-trainers. Our patented ComfortStride? motion delivers a smooth, low-impact, total-body workout for maximum results. Look, feel, and perform your best with the finest home equipment from the #1 brand in health clubs worldwide.   CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS  [IMAGE][IMAGE]       FEATURED EVENTS OF THE WEEK     MYRTLE BEACH MARATHON, Feb. 9, 2002  A flat, fast, warm-weather retreat; also the USCAA Marathon Championships  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=961820     HILLY HUNDRED BICYCLE TOUR, Oct. 19, 2001  Three-day tour through the hills of southern Indiana  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=952032    4th ANNUAL NATIONAL PRESS CLUB 5K RUN/WALK, Nov. 3, 2001  Flat, fast USATF-certified course through Washington, D.C.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=956212    ILLINOIS STATE CYCLO-CROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS, Nov. 11, 2001  Tough it out in this combination of road cycling and mtn biking  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=975856     ACTIVE RADIO: BASEBALL CAMP DIRECTOR JOHN McCARTHY Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. ET when we welcome John McCarthy, director of the Home Run Baseball Camp in Washington, D.C. The camp is geared to Little Leaguers who want to be better in not only the game of baseball, but also the game of life.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/community/activeradio/     CYCLING: FINDING THE RIGHT PUMP A pump can be a lifesaver when you get a flat miles away from the nearest available help. Different kinds of riding require different pumps.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=7987&sidebar=21&category=cycling     PIRANHA ATHLETE-SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: APPLY NOW! Piranha is recruiting "Mountain Legend" snowboarders and skiers to positively promote their new line of high-fuel energy drinks as Piranha Xtreme Team sponsored athletes. Hurry -- the application deadline is Oct. 15, 2001. More   ...    RACE FOR THE CURE Help in the fight against breast cancer by participating in a Race for the Cure 5K run/walk in your area. We've put together a page with all you need to know about the popular series, including a calendar of RFTC events, training articles and more.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/raceforthecure/     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/     NEW! SAVE ON EVENT REGISTRATIONS WITH ACTIVE ADVANTAGE Athletes: Wouldn't it be nice to get a few bucks off your event registration fees? Well now you can with Active Advantage. Now, in addition to getting some of the lowest flight, hotel and rental car rates around, ActiveAdvantage members get a special discount when they register for events on Active.com. Triathlons, leagues and local 5Ks -- save now with ActiveAdvantage! More     GET FIT WITH ACTIVE TRAINER With ActiveTrainer, you can follow a prescribed program from top-level coaches, post your own program with our easy-to-follow wizard or grab a workout schedule from Active.com members.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/activetrainer/    Stay fit,   Your friends at Active.com    	


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