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By Joe Nuss

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The perfect interplay of engineering prowess and world-class design.  Manual transmission.  Fully loaded.  Unsurpassed Fuel Economy.  Sports Package Available... introducing the HYBRID HUMAN.

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By Brian Beatty

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Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon has been ranked fifth on a list of Best Distance Races in the World, according to the March issue of Triathlete magazine. The Wilmington, NC race is one of two American races listed among the top 10, with the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI sitting at the top of the list.

“We are amazed and proud that after only two years our Beach2Battleship Triathlon has been ranked among the top in the World,” said Dick Jones, executive director, YMCA. “It’s a tribute to everyone involved in putting the event together – the Wilmington Family YMCA, the event committee, our 800 volunteers and of course, the athletes.”

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By Joe Nuss

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CROSSFIT CORNER - The Dumbbell Clean: For Speed, Balance and Coordination

As adults our busy lives leave us limited time to train.  Coordination, speed and balance usually take a back seat to more traditional strength exercises.  CrossFit encourages athletes to address all areas of fitness through a variety of movements.  The dumbbell clean is an excellent way to address weaknesses in explosiveness, balance and coordination.  The dumbbell clean requires only two dumbbells and a little bit of practice.

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By Steve Lackey | Publisher

Last April I ran the Boston Marathon. For me, and pretty much any other marathoner, this is the most magical place to compete, a Disneyland for runners. From the moment you arrive, you notice the entire city and pretty much all of its residents are prepared and excited for you to run. Every runner is treated like royalty, and no matter what your level, you feel like an Olympian—it is truly a magical experience (even more so when you respect the challenge of the course).

At the start of the marathon, the crowds cheered as if we were crossing the finish line, and for 26.2 miles there was not a gap in the energy provided from the colorful personalities that lined the course—kids, parents, bikers, seniors in wheelchairs, college students. The first half of the Boston course is downhill. Veterans advise you to be careful not to go too fast—to stay within your ability. But with all the excitement of the crowd and the inspiration of all the other runners, that slipped my mind as I cruised almost effortlessly through the first 13 miles at a PR pace. It felt amazing—as if I were lifted by everyone else’s energy. My vision was wide, and around every corner something new and exciting was delivered.

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