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Review of Jordan McNair's death reveals U.Md. trainers didn't follow proper procedures 09/21/2018 06:30pm • TOWSON, Md. — Before University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair died, trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field, an independent investigation into the student-athlete's death found. Dr. Rod Walters, a former college athletic trainer and spo DC runner killed 1 week after getting engaged to be buried in wedding dress, mother says 09/21/2018 12:12am • WASHINGTON — At a vigil Thursday to remember the woman who was stabbed to death while running in D.C.'s Logan Circle neighborhood, Wendy Martinez's mother said, despite her pain, she forgives her daughter's suspected killer. Cora Martinez also told local media outlets her daughter, who became e 4 Differences in How Cardio and Strength Affect Your Health 09/20/2018 08:00pm • The fitness world loves the debate: cardio or strength training? Which workout is best, and which can you cut from your exercise routine? The reality is cardio and strength don't need to be mutually exclusive -- nor should they be. "Both need to be included in a well-rounded exercise program," say What Happens When a Lifelong Runner Stops Loving the Sport? 09/20/2018 08:00pm • I can barely remember life before running. I was a track and field athlete in high school and college, and a marathon coach for a charity organization after that. For more than 30 years, I've spent my weekends socializing over long training runs or post-race beers, and my vacations tackling races in Family of fatally-stabbed DC runner releases statement, says she was newly engaged 09/19/2018 11:33pm • WASHINGTON — The family of Wendy Martinez released a statement Wednesday urging anyone with any information of her fatal stabbing to contact police. Martinez, 35, was fatally stabbed Tuesday evening near Logan Circle while jogging. NBC Washington reports that the family released a statement Churchill QB Michael Janis throws his way to Player of the Week 09/19/2018 01:10am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '9b8cbf77-4657-468e-be66-0c2563cfeab1' }).render("875615366b18ab6f");}); The DC Touchdown Club and WTOP are pa 4 Healthy Living Services to Look for in Recovery Centers 09/16/2018 08:00pm • Lasting freedom from drugs and alcohol requires healthy habits and practices that support a sober lifestyle. The more researchers discover about the disease of addiction -- an affliction that may affect as many as two-thirds of American families -- the clearer it is that in order to achieve success Competing in 'Ninja Warrior' can lead to success and a lot of attention 09/14/2018 06:23am • By Zach Selby Correspondent It was 5 a.m. when Geoff Britten grabbed the thick red rope that hung from the top of the metal structure that was Mt. Midoriyama, his eyes looking skyward at the prize. He had been competing all evening and the night had finally reached its climax. The instruction 6 Ways to Use Unilateral Training to Reach Your Fitness Goals 09/13/2018 08:00pm • You probably already factor the upper and lower body into your workout routine, but what about the left and right sides? Working the body this way -- called unilateral training -- is an often- overlooked exercise technique. It's critical for improving functional strength, correcting muscle imbalanc Muscle's Many Powers 09/11/2018 08:00pm • Everyone knows that muscle moves you -- that each time you blink, take a step or cram your suitcase into an overhead bin, your muscles make it happen. But "what scientists are just now understanding," says Andy Galpin, director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory at Cal Hour by hour: A checklist of preparations as Hurricane Florence approaches 09/11/2018 10:40am • WASHINGTON — Hurricane Florence looks like a monster storm, and while it’s not known how much of an impact it’ll have on the D.C. area, parts of coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks are being evacuated. WTOP Weather Center WTOP Traffic Center Current Weather Radar Severe W The 6 Best Yoga Poses for Golfers 09/10/2018 08:00pm • Every time I golf without stretching, I play at least five strokes worse. There's good reason for that: In golf, every detail matters. If your form is slightly off, it can make the difference between an enjoyable day on the course and a long, frustrating one. To get an edge on the course both menta The Best Exercise for Every Mood 09/09/2018 08:00pm • A workout 'plan' that works When Jen Gottlieb was a personal trainer, she refused to give clients fitness plans -- even when they begged her to tell them what to do. "I don't care what you do," she'd say, "I just want you to move your body in ways that feel good six times a week." Gottlieb, who now 5 Tips for Learning a New Exercise 09/09/2018 08:00pm • Last June, when Miranda Carruth began working out with a personal trainer in an effort to lose weight and become more fit, she quickly came to dread one part of her workout: renegade rows, an exercise that's similar to a cross between push-ups and weight work. Carruth, 25, of Baltimore, would get in Marathon training: What to eat during long runs 09/05/2018 10:08pm • WASHINGTON — Training for a race isn't just about running — it can be about eating, too. As the Marine Corps Marathon's October start nears, training runs are getting longer. The importance of fueling properly during those longer workouts can't be understated — including runs where mileage