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5 Timeless Lessons    "Believe it or not, many of the theories and practices circulating today are actually modern interpretations of classic training methods. They may be backed up with new research or tweaked for greater efficiency but, on the whole, it's downright surprising how many parallels there are between "new" ideas and old school concepts."—Chris Colucci, TNation.com

As Sports Medicine Surges, Hope And Hype Outpace Proven Treatment    "Of course, some remedies for certain injuries do work: putting a cast on a broken bone or operating to repair a torn Achilles tendon. But patients whose injuries have no effective treatment often do not know that medicine has nothing to offer. And many expect cures."—Gina Kolata, NY Times

School Curriculum Falls Short On Bigger Lessons    "In one set of studies, children who solved math puzzles were praised for their intelligence or for their hard work. The first group actually did worse on subsequent tests, or took an easy way out, shunning difficult problems. The research suggests that praise for a good effort encourages harder work, while children who are consistently told they are smart do not know what to do when confronted with a difficult problem or reading assignment."—Tara Parker-Pope, NY Times