Endorphin Release

Endorphin Release shares the stories found on Santa Barbara's dirt trails, granite walls, hardwood courts, grassy fields, back roads, oval tracks & ocean water.

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#Track athlete Mary Cain decided to leave the #Nike Oregon Project, but only after the program (designed and led by now-banned track coach Alberto Salazar) deeply damaged her athletic potential and mental and emotionally well-being. https://t.co/xxxq3uNEVi

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Eliud #Kipchoge just ran a #marathon in under two hours, previously thought to be impossible. Read more about his record-breaking run below! https://t.co/fTVtEpsWtW

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Ichiro Suzuki may no longer compete, but he's pitching hundreds of #baseballs a day. Read more on our site about his new role with the Marlins: batting practice #pitcher.

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A new study by Harvard researchers has found that career baseball players live longer than the rest of their male counterparts. Visit our site to learn more about the factors of a baseball player’s lifestyle that may contribute to longevity! https://t.co/d3CsWTWbyX

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Markelle Taylor recently ran the Boston Marathon; however, his first four marathons were completed during his time at San Quentin State Prison. Visit our site to learn how his dedication to running transformed his life.https://t.co/gSoXk4ZfZZ

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Local Feature: Local athlete and high school basketball coach Andy Gill has spent part of his summer training with the best! Read more about his time with NBA stars Kyle Korver and Giannis Antetokounmpo on our website!

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Amelia Boone, a dedicated #endurance athlete, recently opened up about her lifelong struggle with #anorexia. Visit our website to learn more about steps she is taking now as she works to return to the #sport that she loves. https://t.co/Ougg2KWmMr

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Local Entrepreneur CEO Dave Odell loves to #run, especially with his family at his side. This coming weekend, he will pace for the Western States #Endurance Run for the second time. Read his recap of his experience running last year's race below!
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Does the secret to endurance lie in gut bacteria? Visit the link on our website to learn more about this new study! https://t.co/LoxrhjO7Fl

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Congratulations to ER's own @BrittniHutton for taking first place at Saturday's Mt. Washington Road Race! Visit our website to learn more about the race and hear from Brittni about her thoughts post-race. https://t.co/H7czoDS1CF

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Harrison is a high school athlete on the autism spectrum, who leverages his connection to music on the track. Learn more below about how our brains process music, and how those on the autism spectrum are especially attuned to music's positive effects. https://t.co/BW5QmKqKyg

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Is there a limit to human endurance? A new study finds that in the long term, there is. Visit our website to learn more about how scientists studied the resting metabolic rate of marathoners and pregnant women to determine our body's limits. https://t.co/kiylW242Cf

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Looking for a good podcast? Check out our new post to learn more about blood sugar and how insulin, glucose, carbohydrates, and fat interact, and especially how these affect athletes. https://t.co/baEs2Y25PK

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In a powerful testament to mental fortitude and #strength of will, Amy Palmiero-Winters recently became the first female #amputee to complete the #Marathon des Sables, an 140 mile #ultramarathon in Morocco. Read more here: https://t.co/fCISN0TGI7

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Though Kenyan runners have intense amounts of talent, a win doesn’t necessarily lead to lifelong security. Read more here about some of the sad truths behind some of the greatest runners on the planet. https://t.co/fpinhHvX7O

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#Ultrarunner Katie Arnold recently wrote a #memoir about how she processed her father's passing through #running and #writing. Read more about the book and her life on our website: https://t.co/hY37IRkh4a

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Despite promising opportunities in both cycling and Silicon Valley, Kelly Catlin sadly recently committed suicide. Read here for a beautifully written tribute to the cyclist’s life, family and career. https://t.co/TBWHc8f93E

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How does consistent #exercise restructure the #heart? Check out the link on our website to learn why the heart’s #function changes based on both the #sport and level of exercise. https://t.co/59XfLN20uA

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World Champion #bmx cyclist Chris Burke is the focus of this week's athlete spotlight! https://t.co/0pcqWm6BaY

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Read here about a woman's powerful fight for a fulfilling life in the midst of her vicious battle with cystic fibrosis. https://t.co/6bhTwIh7Kx