Olympics on Shine

How Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres Fuels Up

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As I mentioned in last week's blog about gymnast Shawn Johnson, I was…

Eating Healthy for Energy: Recipes and Tips

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Clockwise from left: swimmer Dara Torres, gymnast Shawn Johnson, cyclist Timmy Duggan, and

Who is Kara Goucher?

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Confession: Until a few hours ago when I was reading through coverage of today's Boston Marathon, I had no idea who Kara Goucher is. If I'd known before, if I'd followed her on this Nike…

Can we depend on our role models? Phelps admits to drug use

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Olympic record holder Michael Phelps has publicly acknowledged his bad behavior after a photo was published this weekend in a British newspaper that showed him smoking marijuana. The 23-year-old swimmer who won a record eight gold medals at the Beijing Games this summer was caught on film smoking…

Is Home Depot Un-American?

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Have you heard the news?  Home Depot has decided to <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.divaplatform.com/?p=677">end its Olympian work/train program</a>, the one that many athletes rely on so that they can put in enough time to maintain their Olympic...

Golden Opportunity: Nastia Luikin visits Shape!

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Amid the deadline frenzy last week, our office got a special treat: a visit from five-time Olympic-medalist Nastia Luikin. She told us how she prepped for Bejing—and it took much more time than I had ever imagined.

Video: Dancing With The Stars Winner Brooke Burke!

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Sexy Brooke Burke has boogied, shook, rattled and rolled her way to the top spot on Dancing With The Stars!  The mom of four impressed judges and America alike!  Despite having an injury a few weeks ago, certainly...

Nastia Liukin: Golden Girl

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Nastia Liukin became a household name this summer when she won five Olympic medals, including all-around gold in gymnastics, at the Beijing games. But hers was hardly an overnight success—the 19-year-old has been competing since age six. Her parents were both top gymnasts, and despite setbacks and injuries (including surgery on her ankle in 2006, followed by a long recovery), Nastia never gave up on her goal of being a world champion.

Would you dare to wear this swimsuit?

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Remember those crazy, sleek, full-body suits Olympian swimmers wore this summer? As I watched