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As scientific expressions go, running economy (RE) has never been bandied about by runners as much as terms like V[O.sub.2] max, lactate threshold (LT) and fast-twitch/slow-twitch. Even among exercise scientists, [...]

What keeps your leaders awake at night? The increasing demands of stakeholders are probably causing them many sleepless nights. Among the challenges facing CEOs and other leaders are fostering individual [...]

Each year some 4 trillion e-mails are sent worldwide from about 600 million electronic mailboxes. In 1995, employees sent three e-mails per day and received five. E-mail usage has jumped [...]

Do ultramarathons hold any lessons for 'normal' runners? As someone who enjoys both 5Ks and l00Ks, I can confidently say yes. Ultrarunners are, in some ways, the crash test dummies [...]

The article focuses on the educational uses of music and the benefits of incorporating songs in teachers' lesson plans. Evidently, music reflects and promotes classroom diversity and enhances learning. Further evidence has shown that regular music practice improves mathematical and spatial reasoning skills and overall intelligence quotient.

Presents a letter inquiring about the importance of proper cooldown following exercise. Description of activity involved in cooldowns such as walking or a slow jog; Mental and physical benefits of cooling down; Risks involved in routinely skipping cooldowns.

What keeps leaders awake at night? The increasing demands of stakeholders are probably causing them many sleepless nights. Among the challenges facing CEOs and other leaders are fostering individual thinking and innovative actions, while simultaneously ensuring that mindsets and behaviours are aligned. In business communication today, what one sees and experiences can be more important than what one reads or hears. For many companies, consistent profit growth, a steady stock price and solid asset growth would be sufficient, even enviable. Members of a new leadership team refined their communication skills to strengthen relationships with employees, shareholders, customers and strategic partners.

The article discusses the highlights of the White River 50 race held in Crystal Mountain, Washington on July 31, 2010. It features Tony Krupicka of Colorado who finished in first place with a record time of 6 hours, 25 minutes, and 29 seconds. The article also mentions notable finishers which include Dakota Jones of Colorado, and the masters champion for women, Meghan Arbogast of Oregon. Race directors Scott and Leslie McCoubrey acknowledge the enthusiasm and support of volunteers for the success of the event.

The article focuses on the highlights of the 2007 World Cup 100 km ultramarathon race held in Winschoten, the Netherlands. The course is still the same flat 10 km road loop used each year that starts and finishes in De Klinker. Runner Kami Semick of the U.S. national women's team recorded a ninth place overall time of 7:51:55 while Howard Nippert of the men's team was in eighth place in 6:49:32. Japan won the Cup, followed by France, Germany in third place, and the U.S. team at fourth place.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2010 Rocky Raccoon 100 ultramarathon race held in Huntsville State Park, Texas.

Provides information on the effectivity of TUMS, a buffer of supplemental substance take by runners to enhance their performance.

Reports the effectivity of electronic mail messages in organizational communication. Purpose of the messages; Proper labeling of messages; Indication of specific actions required.

Focuses on the usage of electronic mails (e-mail) in business communication. Increase in the use of e-mail as a communication tool; Decline in face-to-face communication in the workplace; Effects of poor e-mail management on industrial productivity.