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The Warmup Lap | 5.11.12 - Ridiculously Photogenic Guy Gets Sponsored, Because Obviously

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Hey, look, it's the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon team -- (L to R): Abdi Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi and Ryan Hall -- just hanging out atop the Empire State Building.

Great looking hair, Ryan.

Onto the links!

Ridiculously Photogenic Guy Teams Up with ASICS for NYC Marathon | Running Is Funny

Because it's the Internet and it's 2012, the Ridiculously Photogenic Guy got a sponsorship dea. Because of course he did.

Beer mile heard ’round the world » Beer Runner blog | DRAFT Magazine

Harris finishes his first lap in 72 seconds, meaning he ran an impressive 66 second 400 after chugging a beer. He finishes his second beer in another six seconds then actually starts chugging in negative splits. He dispatches his third beer in five seconds and finishes his final bottle in a mind-boggling four seconds.

Exercise Reduces Motivation to Eat
Parts of the brain associated with motivation to eat are less active immediately after a workout.

The Micah True Autopsy Explained
What runners should know about reports that True died of heart disease.

Paula Deen Sponsors .05K Walk For Diabetes Research | The Onion

SAVANNAH, GA—Celebrity chef and restaurateur Paula Deen announced Monday that her recently launched Step for a Cure Foundation would host its first annual .05K fun walk on May 20 to raise money for Type 2 diabetes research.

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