Protein During Exercise - Yes or No

I came across this excellent article on a couple new studies asking the question - Do endurance athletes benefit from taking in a carbohydrate-protein mixture during exercise? Hit this link to go to ironman.com for the article: Carb-Protein Combination in Sports Drinks.
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While I have you here this came out from IHRSA yesterday noting a study that was done at Harvard:

The study showed that people who are not obese are likely to become obese after they come in contact with obese people. This way obesity has a cascading effect on non-obese people, and the chances of them becoming obese increase the more they stay in contact with obese people.

The language is a little uncomfortable because we all have loved ones who battle with weight issues. I think it does point out we always have the opportunity to be the influencer rather than the influenced and it's very easy to slip into a pattern of poor food choices.
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Hey remember tomorrow is "100 Push Up Thursday". Did you do it last week? Go to the blog and let me know you did it. www.Ralphsclubsportblog.blogspot.com