What to expect when you’re expecting to run the Boston Marathon | dailymile community blog

What to expect when you’re expecting to run the Boston Marathon | dailymile community blog: "From the moment a marathoner is born (and often before), Boston looms on the checklist of potential accomplishments. But Boston is an intimidating marathon. First you have to qualify, then you have to get there, then you have to run 26.2 miles! To the non runner, finishing the Boston Marathon sounds like an idiot’s game rather than an accomplished distance runner."

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Towards the Prevention of Hamstring Injuries for Runners | Predawn Runner

Towards the Prevention of Hamstring Injuries for Runners | Predawn Runner: "Hamstrings are a common vulnerability for runners, ranking up with Achilles tendonitis, iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), and plantar fascitis as leading causes of lost time. I’ll admit to not being an exercise physiologist, physical therapist, sports medicine practitioner, or chiropractor. "

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What to Eat Before Running | MadeToRun

What to Eat Before Running | MadeToRun: "Ultra marathon running was once described as “an eating and drinking contest with running mixed in between.” This is one of the most accurate and universal statements about running that’s ever been made. For those of us that have gone the distance on long runs (which can vary based on the person) you’re probably familiar with the stomach turmoil that kicks in late in a training run/race"

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Believe In The Run » Archive » Garmin 610 & Nike + GPS Watches

Believe In The Run » Archive » Garmin 610 & Nike + GPS Watches: "We’ll start with the first GPS watch from Nike in a partnership with Tom Tom. seem to be mixed off the bat. Overall reviewers comment on the ease of use. Some reviewers have commented that they have had issues with the accuracy of the GPS functionality. "

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Alton Half Marathon to return for second year | year, race, marathon - The Telegraph

Alton Half Marathon to return for second year | year, race, marathon - The Telegraph: "The Alton Half Marathon is continuing a tradition with its second annual race set for Saturday, March 24."

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Buster Martin dies at 104, three years after Marathon run | News

Buster Martin dies at 104, three years after Marathon run | News: "Pierre Jean "Buster" Martin was Britain's most senior employee, working at Pimlico Plumbers, and was last seen by colleagues in its canteen enjoying a pint of his signature Buster's Beer."

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Sports Bulletin Board - Mauinews.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Visitor's Information - The Maui News

Sports Bulletin Board - Mauinews.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Visitor's Information - The Maui News: "Jan. 15-The Maui Road Runners will hold its next club meeting and marathon/half marathon club runs on Jan 15. For more information, visit mauimarathon.com."

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Age no barrier for runners | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com

Age no barrier for runners | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com: "More older people are running marathons and running faster, according to Don Lein, an official record keeper for USA Track and Field. In November's New York City Marathon, 2,634 entrants were ages 60 and older out of a field of more than 47,000 starters."

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Marathon runner caught bus for last six miles of race | Scotland | STV News

Marathon runner caught bus for last six miles of race | Scotland | STV News: "Rob Sloan lost his third-place award after confessing to jumping on public transport 20 miles into the race."

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Step One: Half Marathon | Journey of Iron

Step One: Half Marathon | Journey of Iron: "It’s been a few years since I have run Half Marathon races; more than 10 years. Then I was aiming for times of 1hr 30min. Right now my aim was 1hr 45min on a fairly flat course, fairly."

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Earning A Unique Kona Tattoo: Ryann Fraser » IRONMAN.com

Earning A Unique Kona Tattoo: Ryann Fraser » IRONMAN.com: "The picture is enough to make you hope the girl immediately leaps into a vat of Aloe Vera. Ryann Fraser's back is to the camera. Her head's turned and she's looking over her left shoulder at the camera with a who-me? smile."

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Love for the long run

Love for the long run: "One afternoon, Marshall Ulrich's first wife, Jean, lay in bed, terrified and exhausted by the cancer that was about to take her life at 30. All she wanted was for her husband to stay by her side."

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Your Training Calendar. From 5K to Marathon Training Schedules.

Your Training Calendar. From 5K to Marathon Training Schedules.: "If you are using a Hal Higdon training program, you can generate an iCal file to import into Google Calendar, Outlook, iCal, etc. Just answer the questions below."

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Disney Resurrects Tower Of Terror Race For 2012 - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando

Disney Resurrects Tower Of Terror Race For 2012 - Orlando News Story - WESH Orlando: "Disney is bringing back a running event themed around The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror."

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How To Prevent Blisters From Running | RunGadget

How To Prevent Blisters From Running | RunGadget: "Blisters are a common and sometimes painful problem affecting many runners of all abilities. But there are ways to easily and effectively prevent blisters. I am personally very blister prone a have spent years trying out various tips and tricks to stop running blisters. Here are my top tips, including a couple odd, but effective, ways to prevent running blisters that always seems to surprise people."

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Run My Route - The best free running map web site! Map your Run, Running Routes. Find Runs Anywhere. Google Map Run, Calculate Calories, Online Pedometer, Distance.

Run My Route - The best free running map web site! Map your Run, Running Routes. Find Runs Anywhere. Google Map Run, Calculate Calories, Online Pedometer, Distance.: "Track your running favorite running routes. Whether running from your door step or your favorite routes wherever you go, save your routes with just a few clicks. Save the runs you have done, how long they took, and how far you went. View your runs in the calendar to track your workouts. Save your runs as public routes to share with others in your area."

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Don't race without registering | Washington Times Communities

Don't race without registering | Washington Times Communities: "I have a few friends who are not sure about whether or not they want to get involved in the races, but were wondering if they could just come out for some of the walk/runs and do it with the crowd without registering? Is that a possibility to potentially get them interested in signing up for the next one?"

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Hugo Schwyzer tells about his experiences in and out of pain. — The Good Men Project

Hugo Schwyzer tells about his experiences in and out of pain. — The Good Men Project: "I first encountered that famous phrase when I was 10, in the fall of 1977. It hung on a sign, just inside the entrance of the free community gym in my hometown. With a parent’s permission, kids were allowed to work out between 3-6PM on weekdays; I made it in on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anxious and insecure about my already developing body, I wanted to get stronger. Intimidated by the weight racks, I stuck to using a pair of borrowed boxing gloves to hit the same heavy bag over and over again until my shoulders and arms ached. “No pain, no gain”, I’d recite under my breath. It was my mantra."

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Uphill, downhill, & sprints, Oh my! - FoCo Runner

Uphill, downhill, & sprints, Oh my! - FoCo Runner: "The periods of my training that have resulted in the most performance gain have included two things: 1) loss of excess weight, and 2) systemic training including three types of hill running. Recently, I teamed up with Jason Fitzgerald on a post for his blog Strength Running called  Hill Running 101: How to Take Your Running to New Heights. I"

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Top 25 reasons to get running - Yahoo! Lifestyle India

Top 25 reasons to get running - Yahoo! Lifestyle India:

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Ideal Running Form: Pose Running versus Chi Running – Theory & Evidence

Ideal Running Form: Pose Running versus Chi Running – Theory & Evidence: "Advice from coaches and personal fitness trainers can be classified into two categories; a theory based approach or an evidence based approach. Coaching advice is frequently based on a theory of why certain actions work, or on evidence of whether certain actions work."

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Informal Running | Boston Running Clubs | Running Blog

Informal Running | Boston Running Clubs | Running Blog: "Running informally is a lifestyle choice.  It embraces both solo and group running while incorporating  the average person's hectic schedule.  To run informally is not to train rigorously or to set unattainable goals.  Rather, to replace unproductive life coping mechanisms with a more positive one.  Run when you feel like it - when you need it.  Adopting this mantra makes running meditational, relaxing, and FUN!"

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Running on Empty Trail Running Book Review || Serious Running Blog || SeriousRunning.com

Running on Empty Trail Running Book Review || Serious Running Blog || SeriousRunning.com: "“Running on Empty” is due out today, April 14th and I was able to get a first read, it isn’t a risky investment, it’s well worth the price.  If you want a good read, motivating tale, and dreams of running farther and longer than you ever have before, then this is the book for you."

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Believe In The Run » Archive » Shoe Review: Saucony Fastwitch 5

Believe In The Run » Archive » Shoe Review: Saucony Fastwitch 5:

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Mid-Michigan Early Morning Links: Triathlon honors Tuscola County teen, MSU research facility near Frankenmuth gets grant to study beans and more | MLive.com

Mid-Michigan Early Morning Links: Triathlon honors Tuscola County teen, MSU research facility near Frankenmuth gets grant to study beans and more | MLive.com: "Triathlon honors Tuscola County teen, MSU research facility near Frankenmuth gets grant to study beans and more"

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Jon Francis memorial half-marathon moves its date, location - TwinCities.com

Jon Francis memorial half-marathon moves its date, location - TwinCities.com: "After cutting ties in February with St. Croix Events in Stillwater over unpaid bills, the Jon Francis Foundation has hired a new race-management firm to develop and manage its half-marathon."

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Shin Splints Can Slow (and Sometimes Stop) the Best of Exercise Intentions - Diet & Exercise

Shin Splints Can Slow (and Sometimes Stop) the Best of Exercise Intentions - Diet & Exercise: "My friend Sondra recently ran a 5K race on a very cold morning. So when we got together recently, I asked her how the race went. She told me that she now has shin splints, which she credits to not having stretched immediately prior to the race."

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Shorty nominations: It's your turn : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis

Shorty nominations: It's your turn : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis: "For a third straight year, it’s time for the annual Shorties. These awards – which carry no cash prizes, trophies or certificates, but, oh, the prestige – are the Running Shorts blog’s request for Triad runners to help celebrate the year’s best people, places and races."

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Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team shoes convert sweat to cool with sugar

Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team shoes convert sweat to cool with sugar: "Chew on a stick of gum sweetened with xylitol and you may just experience a cool sensation. Slip on a pair of Carbon Pro Team shoes from Louis Garneau and you may just get the same feeling. While it's most common use is as a natural sweetener, properties of xylitol make it useful for clothing as well. Xylitol is woven into fabric under the brand name Ice-Fil, which is used in the insoles of the Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team cycling shoes to help keep athletes cool."

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Keitany leads Kenyan quartet for London Marathon

Keitany leads Kenyan quartet for London Marathon: "LONDON, (Reuters): Defending women's champion Mary Keitany will lead a Kenyan quartet in the London marathon next April, organisers said on Monday."

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Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 12.12.11 | NOLA.com

Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 12.12.11 | NOLA.com: "Here is the updated road racing calendar for our area. Check out our running page for more running news."

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11 Ways to Cheat While Running a Marathon - Mental Floss

11 Ways to Cheat While Running a Marathon - Mental Floss: "For non-runners, 26.2 miles may seem like an unreasonable distance. These 11 runners agreed."

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Midnight Marathon in Bangalore today - Bangalore - DNA

Midnight Marathon in Bangalore today - Bangalore - DNA: "The 5th edition of the Bengaluru International Midnight Marathon (BIMM) 2011 will be held on Saturday night. The ‘Run for a Child’ event is focused on raising funds for the needy children. "

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International flair at Ahmedabad marathon this year - India - DNA

International flair at Ahmedabad marathon this year - India - DNA: "It seems as if Sabarmati Marathon of the city, organized by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, is gaining attractions from the world over this time. Be prepared to witness many international participants running in Sabarmati Marathon 2011. "

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Letter to the Editor: A suggestion | Tulsa World

Letter to the Editor: A suggestion | Tulsa World: "Congratulations to all those who made the Route 66 Marathon a great success. However, on that Sunday from noon to 12:30 p.m., all the downtown churches dismissed and the clogged streets with their cars carrying churchgoers home resembled a Los Angeles expressway at rush hour. Perhaps, Director Lieberman could don the thinking cap and develop a solution to this problem. "

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Midnight marathon in Namma Bangalore

Midnight marathon in Namma Bangalore: "Bangalore: Namma Bangalore is all set to witness an extravagant midnight marathon for the fifth time on Saturday and around 7,000 people including children, corporate personnel and athletes are expected to participate in the event. "

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Triathlon: Warriner ponders Olympics - Sport - NZ Herald News

Triathlon: Warriner ponders Olympics - Sport - NZ Herald News: "Samantha Warriner is considering a comeback to Olympic distance triathlon with a view to competing at the London Games."

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New Balance will be a sponsor of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam - Business Updates - Massachusetts business news from The Boston Globe

New Balance will be a sponsor of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam - Business Updates - Massachusetts business news from The Boston Globe: "New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc. said it has signed a multi-year deal to be the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the ABN AMRO Marathon Rotterdam."

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10 Secrets on How to Run Faster

10 Secrets on How to Run Faster: "I haven't seen anything else like this on the internet. This is stuff that I used to get myself to top races and take home some trophies. They will help any sprinter to be more explosive and arrive at the finish line faster. Share these running secrets with your teammates and test them out for yourself. Begin shaving seconds off your sprint time now!"

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Marathon Runners Question Water « CBS Las Vegas

Marathon Runners Question Water « CBS Las Vegas: " Some runners who participated in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in Las Vegas say water passed out during the race made them sick."

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The Running Depot is a specialty running store selling running shoes, apparel, and accessories including Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, Nike, Saucony, Juice Plus, Sugoi, Spenco, Fuel Belt, and Inov8 whether you run, jog, walk, or are running a marathon located in Downtown Crystal Lake.

The Running Depot is a specialty running store selling running shoes, apparel, and accessories including Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, Nike, Saucony, Juice Plus, Sugoi, Spenco, Fuel Belt, and Inov8 whether you run, jog, walk, or are running a marathon located in Downtown Crystal Lake.: "The Running Depot is your specialty running and walking store located in historic downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois at the Brink Street Market Plaza. Pam Andrews, owner/manager, is an avid runner and is dedicated to the sport of running. Pam started running when she was six years old successfully competing in many Amateur Athletic Union meets throughout the United States."

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Selection headaches for Kenya's Olympic team - Sport - JamaicaObserver.com

Selection headaches for Kenya's Olympic team - Sport - JamaicaObserver.com: "It's a dilemma that other nations can only eye with envy: Kenya simply has too many top athletes chasing the final spot on its revered men's Olympic marathon team."

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As Training Tapers Off « This Runner's Fuel

As Training Tapers Off « This Runner's Fuel: "Well, this is it, the last two weeks before the big dance. Believe me, I am pretty excited and I guess I am as ready as I’ll ever be. I have started daydreaming just a little bit about what I am going to do with my spare time after training and the race are over. Knowing me, probably look for another race. Tis’ the season."

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Boost your running self-esteem with a rainy run | Washington Times Communities

Boost your running self-esteem with a rainy run | Washington Times Communities: "As a runner, it’s perfectly normal for your athletic self-esteem to fluctuate. My compass bounces between, “I’m a pathetic, sorry excuse for a runner” (insert wah-wah sound) and “I am runner. Hear me roar!”"

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Older Runners Slow Over Time But Stay Efficient, Study Says

Older Runners Slow Over Time But Stay Efficient, Study Says: "Older athletes may never beat 20-year-olds in a 100-meter sprint, but a new, small study suggests that, in at least one way, they are just as efficient runners."

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Cold Weather Running - Tips for Cold Weather Running

Cold Weather Running - Tips for Cold Weather Running: "When the cold weather hits, it's tempting to give up on running outside. But running through the cold weather can help fight winter blues, improve your energy levels, and guarantee that you'll be in better shape once the weather turns warmer. Even if you're new to running, there are ways that you can train your brain to run straight through the winter months. Try some of these ideas:"

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What is ChiRunning? | ChiRunning

What is ChiRunning? | ChiRunning: "Since 1999, Chi Running® has taught the benefits of barefoot-like running to hundreds of thousands of people through the Chi Running book, DVD, workshops and training programs. There are currently over 170 Certified Chi Running Instructors"

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Two thirds of joggers may be damaging themselves - The Local

Two thirds of joggers may be damaging themselves - The Local: "Up to two thirds of casual joggers may actually be risking their health by overstraining themselves and ignoring body stress and pain, a study commissioned by German health insurer AOK has found."

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Upcoming Massachusetts Races

Upcoming Massachusetts Races:

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Life Lessons from Training for a Half Marathon | Goins, Writer

Life Lessons from Training for a Half Marathon | Goins, Writer: "This morning, I’m running the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville. It’s the longest distance I’ve ever run in my life."

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Sojourner's Running Club - www.SRCUtah.com - Utah's Largest Active Running Club - Utah Valley Running Headquarters

Sojourner's Running Club - www.SRCUtah.com - Utah's Largest Active Running Club - Utah Valley Running Headquarters: "The Sojourners Running Club (SRC) is a friendly, family oriented running club dedicated to promoting running and trail running in the Utah County area. We believe that above all, running should be fun. The club welcomes all abilities of runners, social and serious."

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Sports Tours International | Running | running holidays, marathon training, running trips and marathon travel including new york marathon events and distance running training

Sports Tours International | Running | running holidays, marathon training, running trips and marathon travel including new york marathon events and distance running training: "Over the last 30 years, we’ve taken 1000s of people to running holidays around the world our marathon tours include"

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Aussie Olympic hopeful wins Key West Triathlon - Sports - MiamiHerald.com

Aussie Olympic hopeful wins Key West Triathlon - Sports - MiamiHerald.com: "KEY WEST, Fla. -- Aussie Olympic hopeful Chris McCormack has won the men's overall division of the Key West Triathlon."

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Aussie Olympic hopeful wins Key West Triathlon - State & Regional - Wire - BradentonHerald.com

Aussie Olympic hopeful wins Key West Triathlon - State & Regional - Wire - BradentonHerald.com: "The two-time Hawaii Ironman world champion finished in front of about 900 other athletes Saturday with a time of 2 hours and 55 seconds. McCormack lives most of the year in Sidney"

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Triathlon Survival Tips | Splash Spin Dash | CentreDaily.com

Triathlon Survival Tips | Splash Spin Dash | CentreDaily.com: "Triathlon is a well known household word these days. Everyone at one point in their lives has seen or heard the word "Ironman" as a triathlon reference. Hell, the Timex Ironman watch saved the famous timepiece maker from bankruptcy. The swim, bike, run craze is probably responsible for the popularity of the current cross training phenomenon. What people don't know is there are certain tips that can help you survive within the sport. Here are a few examples."

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Dealing with Blisters, Avoiding Ankle Pain and Other Lessons From My Second 5k Race | The Art of Ass-Kicking

Dealing with Blisters, Avoiding Ankle Pain and Other Lessons From My Second 5k Race | The Art of Ass-Kicking: "I finished my second 5k race a few weeks ago at Steven’s Creek Trail. I ran with my roommate Michael (who’s doing his own startup OYO Glasses) and completed it in 25:58, finishing 72nd out of 232 people (7th out of the 16 guys in my age group). It was slower than my first 5k by about 90 seconds which is kind of a bummer, but my training was also a bit off (you’ll see why in a minute). Also, this time I had shorts on. "

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Marathon Geeks

Marathon Geeks:

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I Want to… Run a 5K! | Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips – Greatist.com

I Want to… Run a 5K! | Health and Fitness Articles, News, and Tips – Greatist.com: "Head to any park with a runners’ lane and it might seem like some people are just born to run. In their sweat-wicking singlets, these athletic specimens are swift, speedy, and (shockingly) smiling. But not everyone is built for the open road (or treadmill), and the hopes of running that next big marathon might be a wee bit lofty— especially considering the dust collecting on those running shoes."

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Motivation Monday: My Half Marathon Race Recap | Fitness Cheerleader

Motivation Monday: My Half Marathon Race Recap | Fitness Cheerleader: "Last week was a great week for me – taper week, ending with the half marathon race on Sunday (yesterday) that I’ve been training for since early August. My taper included only two runs: one on Tuesday – a 6k with Amber in the jogging stroller, and another on Thursday – a 5k pushing Amber, then I rested until my race on Sunday."

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App of the Week - Runkeeper

App of the Week - Runkeeper: "If you've been following the articles this week, you might have noticed a bit of a pattern developing. If you haven't been following, first of all, shame on you, and second, we've been covering running a good deal this week. Check the links after the article to get caught up. So I thought to myself, "Mr. Nerdy Werds, how should we put the bow on this week's articles?" Naturally, the answer is an App of the Week about running. So if you've gotten full blown barefoot fever, we have the perfect app you. It's called RunKeeper, and I personally don't go running without it."

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Top 10 Marathon Tips - Wellsphere

Top 10 Marathon Tips - Wellsphere: "
My road group are getting ready to do their final really long run tomorrow (22 miles) before the Austin marathon (I will use it as part of my last really long running weekend before Rocky Raccoon). Some of them have never run this distance before and this is a daunting step leading up to their first marathon, so I've been peppering them with tips, strategies and mental tricks to help see them through. Here are my "top 10" marathon tips and tricks in case any of my readers are in a similar position. "

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ultraRUNNING Online - Demystifying the BONK

ultraRUNNING Online - Demystifying the BONK: "Bonking, hitting-the-wall, crash and burn, total muscle fatigue, whatever the name – as an ultrarunner, this is your worst nightmare. When you are beginning to lose it, the cause of your meltdown matters less than the vision of your training, goals and dreams drifting out the window. But there are different kinds of bonking and a variety of causes. Besides the obvious lack of adequate physical training, which we will not discuss here, most causes begin with a nutritional imbalance."

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Science of Running: How to spot bad science and fads- Determining whether an idea is worthwhile:

Science of Running: How to spot bad science and fads- Determining whether an idea is worthwhile:: "This is a blog straight from email requests. It’s not exactly about training, but one of the most frequent and perhaps most important question I get asked is how the heck do you spot the good stuff from the crap"

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USTrailrunner::Trail Running Trail Reviews, Race Info, Trail Running gear and Trail Running Community

USTrailrunner::Trail Running Trail Reviews, Race Info, Trail Running gear and Trail Running Community: "Today was the first day for a run in the Merrill Trail Glove. After several days off and on of wearing the shoe for a whole day I was ready to try them out for their real purpose, running. I went for a short run on paved streets. I made sure to have no distance goal but rather be really in tune to how they, and my body felt. Any concern I had about how my feet would feel on pavement quickly evaporated as I took off down the block. There was no need to be hyper-vigalent about where I placed my feet. The outsole of the Merrill Trail Glove definitely kept me protected. The first thing I noticed was that I felt like I 'could' run a lot faster and longer. This was due to the light weight of the shoe."

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Hot Chocolate Run set for Sunday in Northampton | masslive.com

Hot Chocolate Run set for Sunday in Northampton | masslive.com: "The Hot Chocolate Run must be doing something right because the fund-raiser for Safe Passage has gotten bigger and bigger every year since it began in 2004."

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Running in The Zone | Running Technique | Running Fitness

Running in The Zone | Running Technique | Running Fitness: "Running in The Zone has to be one of the most satisfying experiences. When it all fits together it can seem effortless and intensely rewarding. "

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Cool Running "Couch-to-5K"® Running Plan | Beginner Running

Cool Running "Couch-to-5K"® Running Plan | Beginner Running: "This beginner's running schedule was made famous through CoolRunning.com and has helped thousands of new runners get off the couch and onto the roads, running 3 miles in just two months! Now, for the first time, this popular program is available in an online format through Active Trainer. Enjoy!"

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Traxee | Women's Running and Women Runners My Big Fat Running Zeros

Traxee | Women's Running and Women Runners My Big Fat Running Zeros: "These zeros taunt me, mess with my mind, and cause me to have some really destructive thoughts:"

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Expert tips for running in the rain | New York Daily News

Expert tips for running in the rain | New York Daily News: "It's pouring outside and the thought of soggy sneakers and chafing foot soles makes you want to toss your running shoes back into the closet and bag your training for today.

Well, guess what? You can't. The NYC marathon is only 40 days away. The Chicago marathon is even closer and we all need to be familiar with sloshy running conditions JUST IN CASE it rains buckets on the big day."

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In the running | germain, john, running - News Source for Jacksonville, North Carolina - jdnews.com

In the running | germain, john, running - News Source for Jacksonville, North Carolina - jdnews.com: "John Germain’s marathon finisher medals fill up a good-sized gym bag. There are 73 in all, earned in locales from Fargo, N.D. to Marathon, Greece. But when the retired Marine lieutenant colonel adds another to the bunch next month in Honolulu, it won’t just be No. 74; it will be his ticket into the elite 50 States Marathon Club."

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Winter Walking Top Gear Picks

Winter Walking Top Gear Picks: "Your first step in winter is safety. Your second step is staying both warm and dry. In days of yore winter meant wool and down. Today, it means warm and wicking fleece to manage both heat and sweat. Layer yourself top to bottom, inside to out with wicking and breathable fabrics."

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Cold Weather Running - Cold Weather Running Safety Tips

Cold Weather Running - Cold Weather Running Safety Tips: "Falling temperatures and fewer daylight hours don't mean that your outdoor running routine has to go into hibernation for the winter. Running through the cold weather can help shake those winter blues, improve your energy level, and guarantee that you'll be in better shape once bathing suit season rolls around. Follow these tips for cold weather running:"

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No turkeys were harmed in this race | The Natchez Democrat

No turkeys were harmed in this race | The Natchez Democrat: "Hefley finished first place with a time of 18 minutes and 54 seconds at the second annual Turkey Trot 5k run Saturday.


Ben Hillyer | The Natchez Democrat — David Hefley runs to the finish line at the bottom of Main Street during the second annual Turkey Trot. The 5k is part of the Christmas in Natchez events.
Last year 14-year-old John Schroeder, an eighth grader from Houston, Texas, and unknown competitor to the Natchez running community, passed Hefley at the mile and a half mark."

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Half Marathon Training Schedule: How To Train For A Half Marathon: Half Marathon Calendar - Shape Magazine

Half Marathon Training Schedule: How To Train For A Half Marathon: Half Marathon Calendar - Shape Magazine: "Whether it's your first time in a racing bib or you just need a little refresher on those 10-miler training runs, we've got a half-marathon training schedule that will get you across the finish line. Join the ranks:"

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First Half Marathon Training: An Unstructured Program for Runners Wanting to Finish the Distance | Suite101.com

First Half Marathon Training: An Unstructured Program for Runners Wanting to Finish the Distance | Suite101.com: "You have started racing and want to test yourself by running a half marathon race. If you don't like highly structured schedules, try this unstructured training program."

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Olympic and Majors marathon champion Sammy Wanjiru dies in fall | Washington Times Communities

Olympic and Majors marathon champion Sammy Wanjiru dies in fall | Washington Times Communities: "May 16, 2011—Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya, the reigning Olympic marathon and World Marathon Majors champion, died Sunday in a fall from a second-floor balcony in his home in Nyahururu, Kenya in the Rift Valley."

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National Running Day: Why do — or don’t — you run? – The Fitness Center – Orlando Sentinel

National Running Day: Why do — or don’t — you run? – The Fitness Center – Orlando Sentinel: "This year’s event is on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, and runners of all levels will hit the pavement to show their support and love for one of the simplest, cheapest ways to lose weight and stay fit."

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Believe In The Run » Archive » Running Shoe Review: Pearl Izumi Streak II

Believe In The Run » Archive » Running Shoe Review: Pearl Izumi Streak II: "Before we get to my review, here is the info given on :

The new Streak II has been completely overhauled this season to be even faster, lighter and more performance-oriented than ever. With a new lower profile midsole and lightweight upper, the Streak II is light enough for a 5K, but cushioned enough for a marathon. This is your new go-to PR shoe."

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Blood Sweat And Cheers - Best New GPS Running Watch

Blood Sweat And Cheers - Best New GPS Running Watch: "Running is a solitary battle. It's your tired legs vs. Harlem Hill, your burning lungs vs. that last mile, your determination to run vs. the appeal of slouching onto the couch and watching reruns. "

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Blister Prevention - Running tips for everyone from beginners to racing marathons and ultramarathons

Blister Prevention - Running tips for everyone from beginners to racing marathons and ultramarathons: "Most runners should not get blisters. There are those who are running in situations that make blisters very hard to avoid Badwater but for distances of 50 miles or less, blisters should not be an issue. I suffer from a skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa that makes my skin blister easily, so if I can run 100+ miles without blisters, you should be able to! There are a number of approaches to preventing blisters."

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Best Running Gifts - Running Gifts

Best Running Gifts - Running Gifts: "Gift Ideas for Runners
Great Running Gear and Apparel
By Christine Luff, About.com Guide
Updated November 16, 2011"

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Marathon Attracts Sports Tourists to Kenya’s Masai Mara | Africa | English

Marathon Attracts Sports Tourists to Kenya’s Masai Mara | Africa | English: "It's called "The World's Wildest Marathon," and it drew more than 1600 athletes from around the world to a Kenyan game reserve last week. This was the third running of the Masai Mara Marathon - and it illustrates Kenya's efforts to position itself as a sports tourism destination."

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Burris, Sutton win Atlanta Half Marathon | ajc.com

Burris, Sutton win Atlanta Half Marathon | ajc.com: "Sean Burris, an Atlanta Track Club competitive team member from Dunwoody, won the 2011 Atlanta Half Marathon, finishing in a time of 1:08:34, nearly a minute and a half ahead of Andrew Heath of Atlanta. Burris pulled away from the lead pack near mile seven and maintained his lead through the finish Thursday morning as more than 12,800 runners and walkers participated, the most ever in the annual event."

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Paradise Valley man on prosthesis eyes world record

Paradise Valley man on prosthesis eyes world record: "Ivan Steber of Paradise Valley wants to set a new world record for the fastest 10-kilometer run this morning at the Phoenix 10K in downtown Phoenix.

"I have to do a 6:07 (minutes per mile) to break the record," Steber calculates aloud. "I'm doing 6:15.""

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Zombies to hasten runners in Georgia 5K | ajc.com

Zombies to hasten runners in Georgia 5K | ajc.com: "The Run for Your Lives 5K adventure race is expanding to several new cities in 2012, including one in north Georgia, promoters announced Tuesday. The race will take hardy souls through a series of obstacles over a 3.1-mile course. The Georgia race will be held March 3 and begin in Durhamtown Plantation Sports Complex in Union Point -- about an hour and a half east of Atlanta near I-20."

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Philadelphia marathon claims area man - Times Union

Philadelphia marathon claims area man - Times Union: "CLIFTON PARK -- An experienced runner from Clifton Park who had completed Ironman competitions died running the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday."

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Wise Running - Going to Your Happy Place – Finding the Joy in Running

Wise Running - Going to Your Happy Place – Finding the Joy in Running: "I drank some Gatorade Pro, but I didn’t want to. I put on my running gear, but I didn’t feel like it. My allergies were acting up, I wanted to take a nap, but I am in training for a marathon… so I begrudgingly trudged out the door."

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The Toughest 400 Meter Race in the World?

The Toughest 400 Meter Race in the World?: "Ever heard of the Redbull 400? Either had I. Thanks to Adam Campbell for sharing this video on his Twitter page.
Perhaps being the steepest mountain run in the world, the race covers 400 meters with an average gradient of 45%!
I can feel my lungs burning, no wait, exploding just watching this. Check it out."

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Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 11.21.11 | NOLA.com

Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 11.21.11 | NOLA.com: "Here is the updated road racing calendar for our area. Check out our running page for more running news."

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Kellyn Gowen: Yes You Can Meet the Members of the Team Hoyt Boston Marathon Team | Bleacher Report

Kellyn Gowen: Yes You Can Meet the Members of the Team Hoyt Boston Marathon Team | Bleacher Report: "Both marathon fans and simply fans of the human spirit alike are more than likely to know the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt. The father/son team who make their home in scenic Holland, MA will be running in their 30th Boston Marathon this April. This in itself is a truly amazing accomplishment."

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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series expanding across the world - Bill Trocchi - SI.com

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series expanding across the world - Bill Trocchi - SI.com: "Just how popular has the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series become? In early September, a full two months before a race in Savannah, Ga., organizers were forced to post a 'Sold Out' message on its registration Web page after 23,000 runners forked over roughly $100 each to participate in the series' first foray into Georgia."

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Two runners die at Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday; Marathoners need to heed experts' advice - NY Daily News

Two runners die at Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday; Marathoners need to heed experts' advice - NY Daily News: "Two runners die at Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday; Marathoners need to heed experts' advice"

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20 Top Exercises to Lose Weight …

20 Top Exercises to Lose Weight …: "I love to run and jog, and itis so good for your body! Aside from all of the calories youill burn, youill also get a lot of thinking done, without all the distractions of the gym or a workout DVD. Truly, I do some of my best decision-making and problem-solving while Iim on a run."

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Shirtless Joggers « What Grinds Our Gears

Shirtless Joggers « What Grinds Our Gears: "We have absolutely nothing against jogging in and of itself. Jogging is well-intentioned and healthy until some Rico Suave wannabe tries to transform this form of exercise into his personal Right Said Fred “I’m Too Sexy”-inspired music video. Seriously, big guy? There are several violators that deserve to be specifically mentioned:"

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The Science of Sport: Training, talent, 10000 hours and the genes

The Science of Sport: Training, talent, 10000 hours and the genes: "The genetic influence on exercise performance is dizzyingly complex. So complex that my best efforts to explain how genes may impact on the science of performance will fail to capture just how enormously complex the various interactions are. "

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It’s Not All About Wii Fit | 7 Hi Tech Endorphin Pumpers that Make Fitness Fun » Exercise Equipment, Home Gyms

It’s Not All About Wii Fit | 7 Hi Tech Endorphin Pumpers that Make Fitness Fun » Exercise Equipment, Home Gyms: "There’s a fitness revolution underway. Technologically advanced exercise gadgets and equipment innovations are transforming not only how we exercise, but how we stay motivated to exercise."

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Runners get their own retreats | Well+Good NYC

Runners get their own retreats | Well+Good NYC: "In the yoga world, almost every studio hosts an annual retreat where overworked New York yogis can practice poolside pranayama and tropical trikonasanas."

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Never Walk - A talk about entrepreneurship and running : Observations and Thoughts

Never Walk - A talk about entrepreneurship and running : Observations and Thoughts: "This is one of the most inspired moments in the history of athletics: Roger Bannister crossing the finish line on 6 May 1954 during a meet between British AAA and Oxford University at Iffley Road Track in Oxford, United Kingdom, where he became the first human to run the mile in less than four minutes."

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Ask Lauren: Picky Bars!

Ask Lauren: Picky Bars!: "I started making Picky Bars for my gluten and dairy intolerant husband Jesse, and next thing I knew, people in Eugene started vibing on them. The food business was never something I envisioned myself involved in, but some things just kind of happen, and everything with Picky Bars has happened in such a way that it seems meant to be."

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Half-Marathon Special With Training Plans at Runner's World

Half-Marathon Special With Training Plans at Runner's World: "Our exclusive beginner's training plan, designed by Chicago-based coach and author Jenny Hadfield, is all about slow, steady improvement. Hadfield tells first-time half-marathoners to cross-train twice a week to build endurance, stave off burnout, and actively rest running muscles. She also instructs them to gradually progress from daily 30- to 50-minute runs. For longer runs, she recommends slow, "conversational-pace" outings of up to 10 miles—not 13—to elude injury."

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RossTraining.com Blog

RossTraining.com Blog: "British comedian Eddie Izzard recently ran 43 marathons in 51 days. With no prior running experience, the 47-year-old had only 5 weeks to prepare for the challenge. When it was all said and done, Eddie covered over 1100 miles throughout the United Kingdom to raise money for the Sports Relief charity group."

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Preparation will make recovery easier for marathon runners | PennLive.com

Preparation will make recovery easier for marathon runners | PennLive.com: "Training for a marathon is no easy task. Most people spend months — even years — conditioning their body to withstand a 26.2-mile run. But the end of a race may mark one of the most significant times for a runner:"

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Typical beginner problems: Breathlessness while jogging | My Jogstyle

Typical beginner problems: Breathlessness while jogging | My Jogstyle: "“Already after two minutes I can’t breathe anymore.” The right breathing technique is a great problem especially for jogging beginners. Most run out of breath already after short distances; the lungs seem to burst, the chest hurts. For many runners this is so demotivating that they soon give up on their resolution to run regularly. We give a few tips on how to overcome these problems in just a short time:"

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Command Your Body to Perform No Matter What Kind of Pain [quote] | The Art of Ass-Kicking

Command Your Body to Perform No Matter What Kind of Pain [quote] | The Art of Ass-Kicking: "I am here to tell you that you can command your body to perform no matter what kind of pain you are in."

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How to run 100 miles

How to run 100 miles: "


It is important to have a well thought out training plan that is followed passionately. My experiences have shown me that 45-50 miles per week including a long run of no less than 20 miles in that week is sufficient conditioning."

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Do women-only running races still matter? | Washington Times Communities

Do women-only running races still matter? | Washington Times Communities: "NEW YORK, June 28, 2011—I had the honor of singing the national anthem at the 40th running of the NYRR New York Mini 10K, which in 1972 was the world’s first women-only road race."

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Find a Coach | Road Runners Club of America

Find a Coach | Road Runners Club of America: "When people think of a running coach they may think elite athletes, but today coaching services are not just for elite athletes. In fact, most RRCA certified running coaches do not coach elite athletes, but they do work directly with recreational athletes looking to improve their time, increase their race distance or to get back into running after a break or after recovering from an injury and some are just looking for extra motivation to keep them on track. Whatever it is that you are looking for, there’s a coach out there for you."

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Dan Quinn: Yes You Can Meet the Team Hoyt 2012 Boston Marathon Team | Bleacher Report

Dan Quinn: Yes You Can Meet the Team Hoyt 2012 Boston Marathon Team | Bleacher Report: "Both marathon fans and simply fans of the human spirit alike are more than likely to know the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt. The father/son team who make their home in scenic Holland, MA will be running in their 30th Boston Marathon this April. This in itself is a truly amazing accomplishment."

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Is a Running Buddy Right For You? - Forward is a Pace

Is a Running Buddy Right For You? - Forward is a Pace: "Since I started running consistently in 2006, I’ve run on my own, with a team, and with friends. I find that certain goals, moods, and types of runs lend themselves better to running with a friend, while others are better suited to solo runs."

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Nutrition 101 - How to Create the Perfect Performance Body | Running Australia

Nutrition 101 - How to Create the Perfect Performance Body | Running Australia: "If you want maximum result from your body you need to take care of the right input. If you call yourself a sportsman (or woman of course) you also have to be some kind of a dietist. Nutrition just as important as a reliable training schedule or a strong motivation. It’s just like the engine of your car. It needs the good fuel and sometimes a nice oil treatment to perform."

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Fitness tip of the day- Heel raises for shin splints - Diet & Exercise

Fitness tip of the day- Heel raises for shin splints - Diet & Exercise: "Find a step so you can stand facing away from the step, with your heels on the step and your toes hanging over the drop o"

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Failing to Plan… |

Failing to Plan… |: "You know the old saying. If you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail. Well, yesterday I had a MAJOR running #FAIL and I wanted to share with you so that you wouldn’t do the same things I did."

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100 Up Method for Training Barefoot Running Form | Naturally Engineered

100 Up Method for Training Barefoot Running Form | Naturally Engineered: "The recent New York Times article [1] by Christopher McDougall, author of the best selling book on running Born to Run, is currently making its way around the Internet."

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That Time I Defied Gravity | Losing Weight in the City

That Time I Defied Gravity | Losing Weight in the City: "If you are a runner who has been injured and gone through PT, you probably know what I’m talking about."

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The finish line - WWW.THEDAILY.COM

The finish line - WWW.THEDAILY.COM:

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The Runner’s Field Manual {book review} | Run More Awesome

The Runner’s Field Manual {book review} | Run More Awesome: "Well, I finally found a running book that my library had on the shelves. I finished The Runner’s Field Manual: A Tactical (and Practical) Survival Guide by Mark Remy (and the editors of Runner’s World) in about 24 hours. It’s both entertaining and informative, and I flew right through it."

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The Dangers of Trail Running | My Race Ragz

The Dangers of Trail Running | My Race Ragz: "Now, trail running is awesome. You are one with nature, you have to engage different muscles and your core to provide agility and balance, and running on the dirt minimizes the impact on your body while you run. It is much better for you than road running or running on pavement or asphalt. Not to mention, it’s quiet, you’re away from traffic and you are among beauty and fresh air."

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Does Running Help You Build Up Abs? | Made Manual

Does Running Help You Build Up Abs? | Made Manual: "Everyone knows that running is a great cardiovascular exercise, but does running help you build abs? Fitness experts say, "yes." Running is a total body exercise. Running helps you build up abs while simultaneously reducing your body fat, which allows your abs to become visible."

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5 Tips for Running Your First Half-Marathon | Brooks Blog

5 Tips for Running Your First Half-Marathon | Brooks Blog: "Thinking about running a half-marathon? I decided to run my first half-marathon about a year ago. Since then, I have raced four half-marathons and managed to win three of them. I learned many lessons the hard way from these races. So, from one runner to another, here are five tips that may help you get to the finish line of your first half-marathon just a little faster and a little happier"

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BBC Sport - Paula Radcliffe keeps marathon record after IAAF ruling

BBC Sport - Paula Radcliffe keeps marathon record after IAAF ruling: "Paula Radcliffe has won her battle to prevent her marathon world record being downgraded to "world's best" status.

In August, the International Association of Athletics Federations decided to recognise only times from single-sex events as world records."

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#Fitblogginathome 5K Race Recap | Running Rachel

#Fitblogginathome 5K Race Recap | Running Rachel: " I never (before last weekend) wanted to attend a blogging conference or meet up. I thought it was a little weird to meet the people behind the computer screens and well, creepy.

However, since #fitbloggin last weekend"

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The Virgin London Marathon

The Virgin London Marathon: "This momentous race will take place on Sunday 22nd April 2012 in what is guaranteed to be a spectacular year of sport with the London Olympics taking place in June."

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Team effort saves Baltimore half-marathon runner whose heart stopped at the finish line - baltimoresun.com

Team effort saves Baltimore half-marathon runner whose heart stopped at the finish line - baltimoresun.com: "Like many veteran marathoners, Bob Pohl always had an eye on the clock.

"I used to tell my wife that if I drop in a race to stop my watch because I don't want to go to the hereafter with a bad time," he said. "The joke was funnier before.""

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Explaining The Blazing Speed Of Contemporary Marathoners : The Two-Way : NPR

Explaining The Blazing Speed Of Contemporary Marathoners : The Two-Way : NPR: "If you missed it: The decade-old course record of the New York City Marathon was crushed, yesterday. Crushed may be an understatement, because the top three males all broke the previous course record."

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Kenya's Mutai Breaks New York Marathon Record : Discovery News

Kenya's Mutai Breaks New York Marathon Record : Discovery News: "Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai set a course record to win the New York Marathon men's title on Sunday, adding the achievements to his record-setting triumph at this year's Boston Marathon."

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Geoffrey Mutai Sprints to Record Finish at 2011 NYC Marathon | NewsFeed | TIME.com

Geoffrey Mutai Sprints to Record Finish at 2011 NYC Marathon | NewsFeed | TIME.com: "Setting a course record in this year’s Boston Marathon, it was more of the same for marathon sprinter Geoffrey Mutai, who set a new course record in the 2011 ING New York City Marathon. Crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 5 minutes and 6 seconds, the 30-year-old Kenyan sprinter shattered the previous record by more than two minutes."

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Fast track - WWW.THEDAILY.COM

Fast track - WWW.THEDAILY.COM: "It was fast times at yesterday’s ING New York City Marathon.

The first three male finishers bettered the course record, with winner Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya finishing in 2 hours, 5 minutes and 6 seconds on a sun-kissed morning."

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Run for Your Life, Literally - Exercise - Heart Disease

Run for Your Life, Literally - Exercise - Heart Disease: "If you've been following the Olympics recently, you may have been inspired to get more involved in physical activity yourself."

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Four Tips to Start (and Stay) Running - Diet & Exercise

Four Tips to Start (and Stay) Running - Diet & Exercise: "It could be you want to lose weight. Or your exercise routine has grown stale and you want to jump-start things with a new activity. Maybe you're returning to the sport after several years."

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How to Prevent Common Running Injuries | Running Australia

How to Prevent Common Running Injuries | Running Australia: "While running is a sport and a lot of fun, there is a downside – injuries. Learning what to watch out for can help you become aware of when you are dangerously close to an injury. You’ll then be able to throttle your running back in order to heal and keep running happily in the future."

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Run, Karla, Run! » Blog Archive » What’s Your Power Song?

Run, Karla, Run! » Blog Archive » What’s Your Power Song?: "Tune into The Marathon Show to listen to a panel of runners, including Karla, discuss the ING New York City Marathon. The show is available for streaming or download on BlogTalkRadio and iTunes."

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Top Five Stability Running Shoes

Top Five Stability Running Shoes: "The majority of running shoes fall into the stability category. While having all of these choices can be wonderful, it may also make it hard to find the perfect stability running shoe. "

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Sitting All Day is Bad For You, So What’s a Tired Runner To Do?

Sitting All Day is Bad For You, So What’s a Tired Runner To Do?: "It turns out, it’s not that simple. Long periods of sedentary behavior are bad for you – regardless of whether or not you exercise. So if I run for 90 minutes in the morning and then sit on my ass the rest of the day, I’m still being unhealthy."

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Legendary runners promote peace and sport at New York City marathon - Forbes

Legendary runners promote peace and sport at New York City marathon - Forbes: "Three legendary runners—Paula Radcliffe, the current marathon world record holder; Tegla Loroupe, the first African woman to win the New York City marathon; "

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Freeloaders at the Marathon Have Few Fans, Win No Prizes - WSJ.com

Freeloaders at the Marathon Have Few Fans, Win No Prizes - WSJ.com: "For anyone without an official slot in Sunday's New York Marathon, here's a thought: Run it anyway. But don't expect the running establishment to cheer you on."

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Eating For Endurance: Marathon Meals Of The Trade | Fox News

Eating For Endurance: Marathon Meals Of The Trade | Fox News: "A big bowl of pasta covered in creamy sauce and gooey cheese makes a pretty tasty, albeit heavy and fattening meal. Follow that up with gobs of chocolate for dessert."

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Believe In The Run » Archive » Run With Dean Karnazes & GORE-TEX®

Believe In The Run » Archive » Run With Dean Karnazes & GORE-TEX®: "I had a great experience running the TransRockies™ Run last year. It is the most amazing 115 mile, 6 day event you will ever get to run. The views from the mountain tops are INSANE! Check out below to see how you could have the running experience of a life time."

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Not a DIY Life: Right of Way: Runner v. Dog

Not a DIY Life: Right of Way: Runner v. Dog: "I recently encountered a couple of stray dogs during one of my morning runs. They were medium sized dogs, and I knew they didn't belong to anyone in our neighborhood. I was a little nervous about seeing them in the early morning light, especially since they were not restrained. "

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yes, folks. i run like a girl.: Book review on the run: Bad Shoes & The Women Who Love Them

yes, folks. i run like a girl.: Book review on the run: Bad Shoes & The Women Who Love Them: "Given the barefoot running craze, I thought it would be interesting to explore the other side of the sartorial spectrum. I picked up Bad Shoes & The Women Who Love Them and devoured the book in a single flight."

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43 & India’s ultra marathon miracle, meet Arun Bharadwaj | Noisy Post

43 & India’s ultra marathon miracle, meet Arun Bharadwaj | Noisy Post: "At an age when most sportsmen look at retirement Arun Bharadwaj started his career, that too in a field which requirement every aspect of youth. But he was to redefine all the set parameters."

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At Elms College, runner with Downs syndrome reflects team's spirit - ESPN Boston

At Elms College, runner with Downs syndrome reflects team's spirit - ESPN Boston: "The eighth-year coach of the men's and women's cross-country teams at Elms College, a school with just 840 undergraduates in Chicopee, Mass., Lane knows a thing or two about endurance."

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A runner dies in the L.A. Rock 'n' Roll Marathon; such deaths are rare - latimes.com

A runner dies in the L.A. Rock 'n' Roll Marathon; such deaths are rare - latimes.com: "Sad news from the Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles half-marathon that took place downtown Sunday: Thirty-seven-year-old Charles Whitmore Riske of Costa Mesa died just short of the finish line. While Riske's cause of death has not yet been determined, deaths during marathons are rare, studies show."

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Winterizing your workout: 5 tips to exercising in the cold | Deseret News

Winterizing your workout: 5 tips to exercising in the cold | Deseret News: "The transition from fall to winter means more than just a change in temperatures. It means a change in workout routines as well.

With winter on its way, many outdoor exercise enthusiasts are searching for ways to maintain their fitness even when the weather isn’t so accommodating. Here are some tips to keep the workouts hot as the air grows cold."

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Newton MV2 running shoe review: Minimalism at its best - National Running | Examiner.com

Newton MV2 running shoe review: Minimalism at its best - National Running | Examiner.com: "Newton Running is known for making shoes that promote speed and efficiency. The new MV2 is the latest edition to the Newton family, and it’s definitely their most minimalist shoe yet."

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Some Runners Take Break With Another Sport - Courant.com

Some Runners Take Break With Another Sport - Courant.com: "While some of the other indoor and outdoor track competitors were suffering through freezing temperatures and snow Saturday at Wickham Park, Sarah Gillespie spent the day comfortably, indoors.

Gillespie's Northwest Catholic volleyball team was supposed to be compete too — in a volleyball match — but it was canceled by the bad weather."

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The Best Foods To Eat Before Running A 5k | LIVESTRONG.COM

The Best Foods To Eat Before Running A 5k | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Although it's not a long distance, running your best 5K means paying attention to what you eat on race day."

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Running last week | Fit and Forty Something

Running last week | Fit and Forty Something: "Before I hit this week running (literally and figuratively).I wanted to recap last weeks running with you."

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Fifth Avenue Mile captures magic in the mile run | Washington Times Communities

Fifth Avenue Mile captures magic in the mile run | Washington Times Communities: "September 23, 2011—Olympians, World Champions and thousands of regular runners alike will barrel down one of the most storied streets in New York in the Fifth Avenue Mile on Saturday, Sept. 24. The professional field this year is a doozy, with eight Olympians and four 2011 World Championship medalists among them. But what is it about running a mile that keeps runners, including professionals like Bernard Lagat, so entranced?"

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Running Goals | Back of the Pack Runners

Running Goals | Back of the Pack Runners: "We learn, almost from birth, that running is about speed. What is running without the race?"

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Disney Wine & Dine Run Makes My Tumbly Rumbly

Disney Wine & Dine Run Makes My Tumbly Rumbly: "Ask Miles of Runner’s World recently posed an age old question: Is it better to run a lot but eat poorly, or eat healthy and not exercise at all?"

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Tips for Beginning Runners | Babes and Kids Review

Tips for Beginning Runners | Babes and Kids Review: "When you decide to start running, you may have a lot of questions in the back of your mind. I think most people have those, I know I did. It’s good to to some research on proper form, how to train, where to start. Precor has some great tips for beginning runners that I found incredibly helpful and I think you will too."

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Winter Running: Top 3 Running Trails Near Bentonville, Arkansas - Skiing - Yahoo! Sports

Winter Running: Top 3 Running Trails Near Bentonville, Arkansas - Skiing - Yahoo! Sports: "Hobbs State Park and Conservation Area in Rogers, Ark., contains the Hidden Diversity Trail System. This trail system is comprised of several shorter trails, making it ideal for winter trail running. My favorite trail to run is the Dutton Hollow Loop. The trail is a 3-mile long loop with a 1/2-mile access spur trail, making the total length 4 miles."

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New York Marathon Runners Getting Digital Love from RFID Chips

New York Marathon Runners Getting Digital Love from RFID Chips: "Running 26.2 miles is grueling work, but ASCIS is hoping to make the upcoming New York Marathon on Nov. 6 just a little bit easier — with the help of RFID chips."

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The Complete Training System | Trifuel

The Complete Training System | Trifuel: "Maximizing fitness, athleticism and performance in the world of endurance athletics is easier said than done. Many athletes focus too much of their effort on just the training component. To see consistent improvement, one must create an entire system to envelop a training program."

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FlatFoot101 « Road to San Diego…

FlatFoot101 « Road to San Diego…: "Flash back to two weeks ago. When training started, I figured I should go out and buy some running shoes. and i did. I went out to Dicks and bought some random New Balance shoes that looked pretty cool."

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FoCo Runner

FoCo Runner: "I've been busy lately, mostly with work. I like my job, so when they offered unlimited overtime for the month of September, I volunteered for as much as I could stand. I made some extra money, but I regretted not having the time I wanted for running. The trouble with not running regularly, and particularly not running races regularly, is that I start to lose my edge."

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A Runner’s Perspective – ING NYC Marathon | KMP Blog

A Runner’s Perspective – ING NYC Marathon | KMP Blog: "On Sunday, November 7, 2010, over 44, 000 runners registered for the ING NYC Marathon and amongst them was my friend Karen Lui and I’m proud of her. After her race I had to ask her a few questions that we might all want to know the answers to, I love her answers, even more motivation to start or to continue running."

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Why Kenyans Run so Fast

Why Kenyans Run so Fast: "Guess what? Another Kenyan won the Boston Marathon this year. Calm down from the disbelief.

When Elijah Langat crossed the finish line first this year, he kept the string of Kenyan victories going. But then, did anyone ever suspect the string would be broken? Hardly.

Many would probably expect to read my in depth discussion as to the physiological differences between the Kenyans and the Americans. Sorry. Although Kenyans are built for success in running, the true answer goes beyond their structural efficiencies."

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Natural Obstacles For Barefoot Runners | Naturally Engineered

Natural Obstacles For Barefoot Runners | Naturally Engineered: "If you tell anybody that you are interested in taking up barefoot running, you are sure to be bombarded with various warnings about all the dangerous objects littered around on the ground. No doubt, the worst of these objects is glass, which according to the way most barefoot detractors talk about it must rain down from the sky all across the land. Seriously though, there is glass out there and you will run across it from time to time, but if you are mindful and observant you will run across it and not onto it."

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Running without roads | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper

Running without roads | Juneau Empire - Alaska's Capital City Online Newspaper: "It's in a place often described as isolated where ultrarunner Geoff Roes trains daily. Tucked against the mountainsides and hugged by the ocean, those who live in Juneau know there's an end to every road, a summit to every trail and only two ways to get out of town; by boat or plane. So for a sport that requires hours spent logging miles, Juneau's small footprint may pose a problem. But not for Roes."

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CoolRunningNewbie / MarathonReady

CoolRunningNewbie / MarathonReady: "Let's get this straight right from the start: There's a big difference between Finishing and Running a marathon. This isn't elite snobbery and it has nothing to do with the Galloway Run/Walk controversy. It's all about what YOU want out of your first marathon"

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Go Green: 5 ways to make your running shoes last longer - Camdenton, MO - Serving Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks region including Osage Beach, Camdenton, Lake Ozark, Eldon and Sunrise Beach

Go Green: 5 ways to make your running shoes last longer - Camdenton, MO - Serving Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks region including Osage Beach, Camdenton, Lake Ozark, Eldon and Sunrise Beach: "Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. —
With all the attention paid to the fundamentals of reducing, reusing and recycling, it's easy to overlook one of the simplest ways to maximize our resources. Getting every last bit of use out of our purchases is a frugal move but also an environmental one."

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How did I make myself… healthy? | Jill Will Run

How did I make myself… healthy? | Jill Will Run: "I feel like I’m a constantly evolving work in progress… but I think I wouldn’t be as open to evolving and changing if it weren’t for some of the things I’ve tackled in life. And running has been a big part of helping me to define myself and allowing me to take on new challenges."

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Science of Running: Recognizing patterns, winning workouts, making connections, and making it blatantly obvious

Science of Running: Recognizing patterns, winning workouts, making connections, and making it blatantly obvious: "I’m generally not interested in the stock market or any business related information, but when former Super Bowl winning coach with the Baltimore Ravens Brian Billick tells you to read a business book, you do it. So I picked up the book Good to Great by Dr. Jim Collins with the hope that I would find a useful nugget or two that was useful. "

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Diet for Marathon Runners - Competition

Diet for Marathon Runners - Competition: "Competition nutrition is an extension of training nutrition. The correct nutritional strategies before, during and after competition will help you achieve your marathon goal."

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Running ‘Round the World | Wend Blog

Running ‘Round the World | Wend Blog: "Running is one of those things that sounds miserable on a cold, dark morning but is actually really great once you get your butt out of bed and go do it. For one, there’s something about how the air feels in the lungs and the power pulsing through your legs to keep your body propelling forward that is fantastic and uplifting."

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UltRunR - So You Want to Run Ultra's

UltRunR - So You Want to Run Ultra's: "I've been in ultrarunning now for 9 years, which is pretty much mid-pack in terms of longevity. There are a few things I would say in my experience as a runner and coach of ultrarunners that are true for MOST runners:"

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Inspire to Run

Inspire to Run: "I run for many reasons, many of which I rarely give thought to at this point in my life as a runner. One of the reasons to run that I take frequently take for granted is weight control. I love food and if I did not run, there is a decent chance that I would be overweight as a result of that love. Running allows me to eat whatever I want and as number of miles I run increase, food becomes more necessary than ever to keep my weight and energy up."

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4 Speedy Steps to Faster Running

4 Speedy Steps to Faster Running: "I may not be doing much any running right now, but that doesn’t mean I can’t talk about it, right?

{In case you don’t know, I’m sidelined with a running injury- my IT band revolted against me. I might have possibly mentioned it once or twice or a billion times.}"

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Hacking Plantar Fasciitis: Curing the Vampire Bite of Running Injuries

Hacking Plantar Fasciitis: Curing the Vampire Bite of Running Injuries: "I crested the top of the hill, the hot summer sun beating on my bare shoulders. I had just finished my eighth hill repetition on a narrow, winding trail near my home town of Lexington, MA.

It was August, 2004. I was running close to 80 miles a week and preparing for the fall cross country season of my Junior year at Connecticut College. My mileage had almost doubled since my spring training in outdoor track."

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Table: Half marathon: An eight-week programme | Life and style | The Guardian

Table: Half marathon: An eight-week programme | Life and style | The Guardian: "Half marathon
An eight-week programme"

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I hate running - Ro Blogs

I hate running - Ro Blogs: "So now it's all over. I can't believe it. From wrapping up for a sprint through the snow in December, to lathering on the sun tan lotion for race day in mid April. Quick as a flash, now it's done. "

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Races — Kath Eats Real Food

Races — Kath Eats Real Food: "You know the saying that your only competition is yourself? Well I don’t even think you can compare yourSELF race to race because there are just so many variables. Races are not science experiments!!!!!!! Factors like sleep, temperature, HILLS, crowds, GI tracts, fuel, hydration, weather, emotions all create so much variation that you really can’t even compare annual races."

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Marathon Training Week Eight and Nine

Marathon Training Week Eight and Nine: "As Jess moves into the most intense part of her training for an upcoming marathon, she reflects on how the desire to run has taken over her life."

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Run Barefoot : FITBLOGGER

Run Barefoot : FITBLOGGER: "The Vibram Five Fingers are a barefoot running technology intended to simulate running without shoes. Compared to your typical running shoe, the Vibram’s provide minimal support and stability. Your foot, not the Vibram’s, are intended to do the work and provide the stability. It’s defining feature includes little pockets for each of your toes- “toe pockets.”"

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Police: Naked Man Runs 3 Miles Through Beaver Co. - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

Police: Naked Man Runs 3 Miles Through Beaver Co. - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh: "BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. -- Police in Beaver County said a naked man led them on a three-mile foot chase through several communities.
Investigators said the man was first spotted near a busy intersection with a lot of traffic on April 20."

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dailymiler of the week: Rose B. | dailymile community blog

dailymiler of the week: Rose B. | dailymile community blog: "Thanks to team member Jodi C., we have an incredible dailymiler of the week. Every time I read stories from dailymilers like this one from Rose B. I’m pretty much overcome with a sense of pride for the community. Check it out, this is one badass runner chick."

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Average Time to Run a Mile

Average Time to Run a Mile: "Running a mile is not a very difficult task and pretty much anyone can do it. But the difference is apparent when you compare the average time to run a mile for different people. Read on to learn about the average time it takes people to run a mile..."

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Goal for first triathlon? Just finish | Washington Times Communities

Goal for first triathlon? Just finish | Washington Times Communities: "July 19, 2011—Firsts are special because you only get one of them: your first kiss, first car, first job, and of course, your first triathlon."

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Prince Harry is a fan of 'barefoot running' | Mail Online

Prince Harry is a fan of 'barefoot running' | Mail Online: "They are, undoubtedly, one of the strangest footwear fetishes to emerge in recent years."

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Tips to Keep You Running This Winter - Elite Feet

Tips to Keep You Running This Winter - Elite Feet: "No doubt the winter is the hardest time to continue your training. Although warmer temperatures are starting to show up in the US, there are still some cold days ahead. Here are a few suggestions to help you get out and run."

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