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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] Stay strong for good health  [IMAGE] Get active with Winter Runderland  [IMAGE] Spread the word with Active Evites!  [IMAGE] Cross-country skiing: What to wear    ... and more.     [IMAGE] STAYING STRONG THROUGHOUT YOUR LIFE Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle, but so is strength training. With lean body mass reducing naturally as we age, weights may just be the fountain of youth.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8350&sidebar=17&category=activeusahomepage       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     VALLEY OF THE SUN MARATHON, March 10, 2002  A flat, fast Boston qualifier offering sunrise views of the Valley of the Sun near Phoenix, Ariz.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=962422&action=ct    8th CITY OF ROME MARATHON, March 24, 2002  Yes, that Rome! A 26.2-mile running tour past the Eternal City's famous sites  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=967919&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     WINTER RUNDERLAND: GET ACTIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! The only way to burn off the holiday calories is to stay active. We've made it easy for you - check out our list of great seasonally themed events in your area!  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/winter_runderland/      CYCLING: 7 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR LACTATE THRESHOLD Increasing your lactate threshold - the point where lactic acid begins to accumulate in your body - is important for maintaining higher speeds. Here are seven ways to boost your L.T.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8409&sidebar=21&category=cycling     NORDIC DUDS: QUICK CROSS-COUNTRY SKI CLOTHING GUIDE Nordic skiing, being a cardio-intensive winter workout, is guaranteed to make you work up a sweat. So it's all the more important to layer for the cold while at the same time dressing lightly so that you retain good flexibility. Here's a quick cross-country gear guide.  [IMAGE]http://www.active.com/story.cfm?story_id=8375&sidebar=23&category=wintersports     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     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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