Running still popular, but with adjustments

Running still popular, but with adjustments: "When asked if the running craze has dissipated in the last few years, some Southern Illinoisans associated with sports fitness had one answer: Hardly."

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Five Best Smartphone Running Apps

Five Best Smartphone Running Apps: "Not too long ago you needed a single purpose peripheral to track your running, but now smartphone apps make it easier than ever. "

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Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half Marathon Training

Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half Marathon Training: " he Runner’s World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training is the ultimate handbook for every runner, from beginner to seasoned veteran! Inside you’ll find foolproof training plans to get you ready for the race, efficient workouts that minimize wasted effort,
smart tips to drop pounds, plus thousands of useful tips and bits of insider advice from those gurus of distance running at Runner’s World magazine."

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Duluth physical therapist develops running aid | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth physical therapist develops running aid | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota: "The lighter you are the faster you can run. That’s the enticing premise for a piece of equipment developed by Duluth physical therapist Malcolm Macaulay as an aid to treadmill exercise"

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Ultramarathon Runners — Richard Donovan — International Racing - Men's Fitness

Ultramarathon Runners — Richard Donovan — International Racing - Men's Fitness: "Ultramarathoner Richard Donovan, 45, recently ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days to complete the first World Marathon Challenge. In this exclusive interview he talks to Men's Fitness about the chaos, the challenges and the one drink he could keep down during his last race."

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The State News :: Staying active can prevent millions of deaths yearly

The State News :: Staying active can prevent millions of deaths yearly: "Although physical fitness is important to graduate student Clark Goeman, he still falls prey to the occasional indulgences most people treat themselves to."

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Learning to Run for Exercise, Fun, and Fitness | Run Live Learn

Learning to Run for Exercise, Fun, and Fitness | Run Live Learn: "Running, or jogging, is an intense physical activity that many of today’s computer-bound people don’t know how to do.  There’s a lot more to it than simply walking outside and starting to run.  Running without proper preparation and equipment can cause injuries, be more painful than necessary, and turn people off of running altogether."

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Running Doctor: Thoughts on running - Fairfield Citizen

Running Doctor: Thoughts on running - Fairfield Citizen: "The main objective most people have in mind when running is heart attack prevention. The goal is to enhance cardiovascular fitness and stamina and increase the pulse rate for a prolonged period of time. "

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Running in sizzling heat? Here's what to know - Yahoo! OMG! Philippines

Running in sizzling heat? Here's what to know - Yahoo! OMG! Philippines: "If summer has inspired you to ramp up your running program, on Wednesday fitness blog FitSugar shared three things to watch out for before lacing up and heading outdoors."

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Training for your first 5K: Shifting from walking to running | ajc.com

Training for your first 5K: Shifting from walking to running  | ajc.com: "While preparing to walk your first 5K, you might feel restless in your routine, like you’re not getting a rigorous enough workout. It might be time to start running."

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Proper running form helps athletes avoid injuries

Proper running form helps athletes avoid injuries: " SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.  -- After slapping on a pair of shorts, t-shirt, pair of socks and some running shoes, most people think they're ready to run, but Schriever Health and Wellness Center Director Ken Lucero says many are going about the act of running the wrong way, which often leads to injuries. "

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'Know you can go that extra mile' - The Irish Times - Mon, Jul 16, 2012

'Know you can go that extra mile' - The Irish Times - Mon, Jul 16, 2012: "MY RUNNING LIFE: When 47-year-old Catriona Rainsford gave up smoking, she put on two stone – which was the motivation she needed to get moving"

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Exercising outdoors has benefits - JSOnline

Exercising outdoors has benefits - JSOnline: "Editorial writer and columnist James E. Causey (right) participates in a Functionally Fit class at Superb Health, 2025 N. Summit Ave. on July 9. Studies show that working out in the outdoors gives participants an extra boost of energy and improves their mood."

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Cardio Workouts - Cardio Exercises - Men's Fitness

Cardio Workouts - Cardio Exercises - Men's Fitness: "The importance of aerobic exercise on health and weight management has been found numerous times in academic studies, but sometimes, spending 60 minutes on the elliptical can be as fun as going to the in-laws for dinner."

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Coulter Press / The Item - Running together as a family 'team'

Coulter Press / The Item - Running together as a family 'team': " Are you ever too young to learn about physical fitness? And the joys of spending time as a family? "

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Fire Season and Trail Running - Salt Lake City Endurance Sports Fitness | Examiner.com

Fire Season and Trail Running - Salt Lake City Endurance Sports Fitness | Examiner.com: "Here along the Wasatch Front, when the weather turns hot, so does the Fire season. Our natural vegetation is highly combustable when hot and dry, and that's been proven out with 7 major fires burning across the state as of (7/11/2012)"

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Sprint Triathlon Training Plan | Men's Health

Sprint Triathlon Training Plan | Men's Health: "While you need to be very smart about this program and ease into it, you should also challenge yourself mentally and physically so you can break through to new levels of performance. You’re only 6 weeks from a strong finish."

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Run Clinic: Slow Run vs Power Walk – the winner is… « Body and Sole

Run Clinic: Slow Run vs Power Walk – the winner is… « Body and Sole: "Just need to ask you something. I run very slowly. Pretty sure there’s people who walk faster than me. How beneficial is very slow running/jogging compared to power walking? I’m not planning on giving up my running to power walk because I run now for other reasons (not just to keep fit), but I just wondered. Thanks."

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Top Running Shoes - Summer 2012 - Best Running Shoes for Men Summer 2012: A Guide to the Top Sneakers - Men's Fitness

Top Running Shoes - Summer 2012 - Best Running Shoes for Men Summer 2012: A Guide to the Top Sneakers - Men's Fitness: "This year's crop of men's running shoes are more customized than ever, with tricked-out features and essential details that make your job—putting one foot in front of the other—even easier (not to mention more fun)."

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Running with iOS: Strava Run vs. RunKeeper vs. Nike+ | Ars Technica

Running with iOS: Strava Run vs. RunKeeper vs. Nike+ | Ars Technica: "In May of 2006, Apple teamed up with Nike to announce a running tracker for use with the iPod nano. To put this moment in perspective, Apple had just opened its now-iconic flagship Fifth Avenue store days earlier."

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How Running Intuitively has Made me Faster : Fit Mom…in Training

How Running Intuitively has Made me Faster : Fit Mom…in Training: "I’ve always been a slave to the technology when it comes to running. As soon as I could afford it, I went out and bought myself a shiny, beautiful Garmin Forerunner 305. It was love. There was something about being able to track my distance, my pace, everything. I loved that at any given moment, all I had to do was look at the watch and I would know exactly how I was doing on my run. Plus, having the big red watch on my wrist made me look like a runner. I felt…official!"

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10 must-have health & fitness apps - Business Review India

10 must-have health & fitness apps - Business Review India: "Between trying to track your calorie intake and staying on top of your fitness goals, healthy living can sometimes be tricky. Luckily, there are many mobile phone apps to make the process easier. For the best tools to keep you motivated and on track, check out these 10 must-have health and fitness apps."

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Running There's Nothing Like It! | Ugly Finish

Running There's Nothing Like It! | Ugly Finish:

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5 ways to run smarter | KTVQ.com | Q2 | Billings, Montana

5 ways to run smarter | KTVQ.com | Q2 | Billings, Montana: "After completing more than 150 marathons, running coach Jeff Horowitz got sick of running himself ragged with 70 to 100-mile weeks during training."

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