Sunday, December 30, 2012

How to start running from scratch - Minneapolis cardio fitness | Examiner.com

How to start running from scratch - Minneapolis cardio fitness | Examiner.com

When you don’t exercise at all, and you want to get in better shape, or you want to lose fat, you need to start from nothing, and running is the best way to burn fat

Saturday, December 29, 2012

The Canadian Rockies On Foot and In Flight

The Canadian Rockies On Foot and In Flight: "As trail runners, we are always in search of a new path or a higher peak, a new sweeping panorama congratulating us on those 2000 feet of elevation gain we just charged (or struggled) up. As if in response to our unquenchable desire for adventure, this year, TransRockies Trail Striders Running Vacations introduced the HeliRun through the Canadian Rockies. "

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From Trials to Trails: A Q&A with Alicia Shay

From Trials to Trails: A Q&A with Alicia Shay: "A two-time NCAA Division I collegiate 10K champion (2003 and 2004) from Stanford University, Alicia Shay showed nothing but promise after she graduated in 2005. She went on to become the U.S. 20K champion in 2007, with a time of 1:06:56."

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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Would You Donate Your Shoes to Help a Fellow Runner Finish a Race? | Brooks Blog

Would You Donate Your Shoes to Help a Fellow Runner Finish a Race? | Brooks Blog: "Alex Slocum was staying at her friend Christa’s house the night before the Amica Marathon in Newport, Rhode Island, when she realized she’d forgotten to pack her Adrenaline GTS shoes. Alex wears a size 9, but after searching the house, the closest alternative they could find was Christa’s mom’s size 8. Alex decided to go for it."

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Run out of 2012 and into 2013 - Newark Running | Examiner.com

Run out of 2012 and into 2013 - Newark Running | Examiner.com: "The Year 2012 is coming to a close and runners can run out of 2012 and into 2013. There are still several great events scheduled for the final days of this year and on New Year’s Day several Hangover type of runs are scheduled."

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

The Best Running Shoe of 2012 | Fitness | Washingtonian

The Best Running Shoe of 2012 | Fitness | Washingtonian: "Here’s the thing about fitness crazes: People fall for the newest big thing, spend crazy money on them, and then six months later move onto the next gimmick."

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Running Blog Spotlight: Running is a Journey | Complete Running Network

Running Blog Spotlight: Running is a Journey | Complete Running Network: "Jessica has written considerably for us here at Complete Running – mostly focusing on the ultra and trail running scenes. She’s been particularly busy lately over at her blog
– Running is a Journey – writing up a boatload of reviews. Here’s a sampler of what’s been on tap at Jessica’s lately:"

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100 Beginner Running Tips | Complete Running Network

100 Beginner Running Tips | Complete Running Network: "Welcome to the Complete Running Network 100 Beginner Running Tips. This first top 100 post is the CRN teams first group writing project — everyone chipped in to come up with the list. We hope you like it and that it becomes a place you refer to often. Do you have tips that should be on this list? Feel free to comment below!"

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25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon | Complete Running Network

25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon | Complete Running Network: "Ever wonder who among the rich and famous have run a marathon and how you stack up against them? So did I so I set out to compile a list. An hour of googling later I found out Wikipedia beat me to it but that list was a bit boring so I decided to have a little fun with it. Here’s the result – CRN’s list of 25 Celebrities Who’ve Run a Marathon."

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Recipe for Resentment: Claims of Running Prowess - NYTimes.com

Recipe for Resentment: Claims of Running Prowess - NYTimes.com: "From the moment it appeared online last month, an editorial in the journal Heart became a Rorschach test for opinions about runners."

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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Fitness: Running can be beneficial to your health at any age | The News-Press | news-press.com

Fitness: Running can be beneficial to your health at any age | The News-Press | news-press.com: "Recently, there has been a wave of articles touting the dangers of running. True, it wasn’t that long ago that the term “mature athlete” was considered an oxymoron. We associated mature athletes with aged or elderly folks who used to exercise and we certainly didn’t consider people over 40 to run marathons."

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Monday, December 17, 2012

Inspired to run | allaboutrunning.net

Inspired to run | allaboutrunning.net: "Whenever I do a marathon - especially a large one with anything up to 10,000 entrants - I love lining up with all my fellow runners at the starting line and wondering what story each person has to tell. 10,000 runners equals 10,000 ordinary people getting out there and doing the extraordinary; 10,000 different reasons for getting out there and exploring the limits of what you can do. Everyone's story is truly unique and inspiring, no matter what speed they are intending to run, and sometimes I wish I just had the time to hear them all"

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What Motivates a Runner

What Motivates a Runner: "What would drive someone to jump out of bed in the early morning hours and run for countless miles before most people even hear the alarm go off? Are they crazy? Maybe, but probably not."

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No Need for Snobbery

No Need for Snobbery: "Recently, I was asked what my opinion is on slow runners. More specifically, “are slow runners ruining the sport?”"

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners | Active.com

Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners | Active.com: "What to give the runner or runners you hold near and dear to your heart can be a challenge, particularly if they've participated in the sport for many years. Of course, runners can always use a new pair of shoes or the latest training gadget, but if you're looking for something a little more personal, these gift ideas might be what you're looking for. Bonus: You don't have to go to the mall to find them."

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Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training | Active.com

Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training | Active.com: "The rain is pelting down, hail slices through the night air like bullets, and the cracks of thunder and flashes of lightening set the backdrop for any great horror movie. The sounds of your footfalls are lost in the chaos, but the miles ticked off aren't done on the slick pavement, but rather, in an indoor haven on the treadmill."

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Holiday Runs to Add to Your Race Calendar | Active.com

Holiday Runs to Add to Your Race Calendar | Active.com: "What better way to get a head start on your 2013 fitness goals then sign up for a holiday run?"

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Carbo Loading For Half-Marathons and Marathons - YouTube

Carbo Loading For Half-Marathons and Marathons - YouTube: ""

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Running Shoe Lacing Techniques « katieRUNSthis

Running Shoe Lacing Techniques « katieRUNSthis: "When most runners purchase their running shoes from a specialty running store (You are not still shopping at those big box sporting goods stores, are you?) they are already cross-laced and ready to go. Or are they? Did you know there are different ways that you can lace your shoes to make them more comfortable or to help customize your shoes for your feet? Here are some of the more common shoe lacing patterns that help combat some common shoe issues. I tried to find the brightest shoe laces on the brightest pair of shoes I own so that you could see easier."

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find.your.motivation | Running Tips: Wear spandex shorts under your...

find.your.motivation | Running Tips: Wear spandex shorts under your...:

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Run Less, Lose More | Women's Health Magazine

Run Less, Lose More | Women's Health Magazine: "f you walk into a gym anywhere in America, you'll see rows of women sweating it out on treadmills. Stop in again months later, and many of those same women won't look that much slimmer, despite the countless hours they've spent pounding away on that moving belt."

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

How To Breathe When Running | Complete Running Network

How To Breathe When Running | Complete Running Network: "How to breath properly while running’ is one of the most searched for topics here at Complete Running. This article contains tips and video to show you the correct way to breathe while running."

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On Staten Island, an Experience Deeper Than a Marathon - NYTimes.com

On Staten Island, an Experience Deeper Than a Marathon - NYTimes.com: "We are members of a particular club: the would-be runners of the 2012 New York City Marathon. Each of us among the 47,000 has a story of how we trained to make it – almost – to the starting line. "

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Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com

Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com: "Backward running, also known as reverse or retro running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. But a small body of science suggests that backward running enables people to avoid or recover from common injuries, burn extra calories, sharpen balance and, not least, mix up their daily routine."

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Duo to Run 125 Miles for Charity at Energy Fitness - Smithtown, NY Patch

Duo to Run 125 Miles for Charity at Energy Fitness - Smithtown, NY Patch: "In support of Friends of Karen, an organization that helps children in the tri-state area diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, two men will attempt to run 125 miles on the treadmills at Energy Fitness in St. James."

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Running Is Good—But Not for Too Long or Too Far | Fitness | Washingtonian

Running Is Good—But Not for Too Long or Too Far | Fitness | Washingtonian: "To fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike, running is the end-all, be-all. It’s what many athletes do to warm up, train, and cool down. It’s how 9-to-5ers start their day, with a brisk jog through neighboring streets. To many, running is a way of life."

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Time Off After A Marathon Or Keep On Running?

Time Off After A Marathon Or Keep On Running?: "If you ran a marathon this fall, you’re probably pretty fit. Logging all of those miles for four to five months means you have a huge aerobic base. So what next? Should you start your next marathon training plan soon or perhaps re-focus on racing shorter distances from 5K to the half marathon? Or should you just shut things down, take a long break and let your body fully recover?"

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Fitness News: This Type of Running May Be Bad for Your Brain (What?): Vitamin G: glamour.com

Fitness News: This Type of Running May Be Bad for Your Brain (What?): Vitamin G: glamour.com: "First last week's startling news linking lots of running with impacts on the heart, and now we hear that runners who jog in city environments may be more prone to cognitive decline? (Or, as NBC's headline read: "Urban Jogging May Be Making You Dumber")."

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Run in the Cold? Yes, You Can - Odenton-Severn, MD Patch

Run in the Cold? Yes, You Can - Odenton-Severn, MD Patch: "If you want to burn some extra calories before you indulge in the Christmas cookies, here are some local opportunities to log a few miles. Click on the links for additonal information."

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Hostility Lingers Over Handling of New York City Marathon’s Cancellation - NYTimes.com

Hostility Lingers Over Handling of New York City Marathon’s Cancellation - NYTimes.com: "When Mary Wittenberg, the chief executive of New York Road Runners, told the mayor she wanted to cancel the New York City Marathon last Friday, she hoped that the furor over the race would end and her organization could get to work helping residents affected by Hurricane Sandy."

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Brooklyn Marathon Not Allowed to Expand Its Field - NYTimes.com

Brooklyn Marathon Not Allowed to Expand Its Field - NYTimes.com: "Some runners shut out of the New York City Marathon last Sunday were hoping to run the Brooklyn Marathon on Nov. 18 instead.  The organizers of that race, NYCRUNS, opened a waiting list and asked for approval from the Prospect Park Alliance to expand its permit from 500 to between 1,000 and 2,500 runners."

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Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com

Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com: "Backward running, also known as reverse or retro running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. But a small body of science suggests that backward running enables people to avoid or recover from common injuries, burn extra calories, sharpen balance and, not least, mix up their daily routine."

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What about running and losing weight? on MedicineNet

Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - What about running and losing weight? on MedicineNet: "According to the laws of physics, you should burn the same number of calories whether you walk or run the same distance. "

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Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Why run? on MedicineNet

Running Symptoms, Causes, Treatment - Why run? on MedicineNet: "The benefits of vigorous exercise are well described. The American College of Sports Medicine Position Statement on Exercise is a document chock-full of studies proving that vigorous exercise yields plenty of health benefits."

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Running (Jogging) Health Benefits, Tips, Techniques, Injuries and Training Programs on MedicineNet.com

Running (Jogging) Health Benefits, Tips, Techniques, Injuries and Training Programs on MedicineNet.com: "Human beings started walking and running some 4-6 million years ago when we evolved and rose from all fours. Ten thousand years ago, hunter-gatherers like the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico,"

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Jogging | LIVESTRONG.COM

Jogging | LIVESTRONG.COM: "Startling Facts on Being an Athlete
Being an athlete provides an individual with many physical, physiological and sociological benefits. Athletes have strong, healthy bodies -- essential for combating illness and disease -- and their high rates of physical activity help stave off obesity. In addition, athletes develop grace, poise and balance, sleep well, and learn how to operate as part of a team. And, according to the Women’s Sports Foundation, female athletes have more confidence and self-esteem than their non-athletic female peers. But there are also many startling."

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Do This, Not That: How to Learn From Common Running Mistakes | Active.com

Do This, Not That: How to Learn From Common Running Mistakes | Active.com: "Instead of crying every time you have to shell out big bucks for a new pair of running shoes, DO THIS: Buy your shoes two at a time, then alternate between the two. Why? Doing this will prolong the life of both of the shoes and, in the end, save you the green stuff. Bonus, if your favorite pair of shoes happen to be on sale, stock up and buy even more than two."

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7 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark | Active.com

7 Safety Tips for Running in the Dark | Active.com: "With the fall season in full swing, many runners will need to make the shift to running in the dark. Whether you choose to run early morning or late evening, there are some elements you should be aware of when running in the dark."

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6 Power-Training Exercises for Runners | Active.com

6 Power-Training Exercises for Runners | Active.com: "Strength-training exercises may help you feel strong—strong enough to move a heavy box or lift a watermelon. But do you feel powerful—powerful enough to, say, run and grab a child in the path of an oncoming car?"

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Couch to 5K Training Plan | Training for a 5K | ACTIVE

Couch to 5K Training Plan | Training for a 5K | ACTIVE: "Devise a plan that will help you get started and reach your goals in no time."

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Health Controversy: Is Running (Gulp) Bad for Your ... Heart? : Vitamin G: glamour.com

Health Controversy: Is Running (Gulp) Bad for Your ... Heart? : Vitamin G: glamour.com: "I loooooooove it like no other. Just me, my iPod and my tennis shoes pounding the pavement--aaaahhhhh. As a runner, I've never been fitter, stronger and slimmer, and I owe my surge in creativity to running also (hello, five novels, which were all plotted out on daily jogs!)."

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How to buy a treadmill - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site

How to buy a treadmill - TOI Mobile | The Times of India Mobile Site: "So you are more apt to stick with the routine and more likely to keep using the machine. Because you're standing, you're carrying your body weight and that means you burn more fat especially if you raise the incline level, for a little extra work and swing your arms in tandem. But many get stumped with the idea behind how to buy a treadmill"

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Video: Man runs seven marathons on seven continents in under seven days - Telegraph

Video: Man runs seven marathons on seven continents in under seven days - Telegraph: "From Antarctica to Sydney, Dr Andrew Murray overcomes exhaustion and aching feet to run seven ultra-marathons on seven continents in less than a week."

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Running Farther, Faster Could Shorten Your Life - Fitness - Everyday Health

Running Farther, Faster Could Shorten Your Life - Fitness - Everyday Health: " Running long distance week after week, year after year, could do more harm to your heart than good, a new editorial published in the British journal Heart says."

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Do Older Athletes Have ‘One Running Shoe In The Grave’? | Only A Game

Do Older Athletes Have ‘One Running Shoe In The Grave’? | Only A Game: "Recent medical studies suggest that ambitious exercise after a certain age makes athletes more susceptible to the very ailments they’re trying to avoid. The Wall Street Journal’s Kevin Helliker summarized those studies in his recent article, “One Running Shoe in the Grave.’  Hellicker joined Bill to discuss how older athletes should respond to the latest research."

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners | Active.com

Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners | Active.com: "What to give the runner or runners you hold near and dear to your heart can be a challenge, particularly if they've participated in the sport for many years. Of course, runners can always use a new pair of shoes or the latest training gadget, but if you're looking for something a little more personal, these gift ideas might be what you're looking for. Bonus: You don't have to go to the mall to find them."

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8 Warm Pants Perfect for Winter Running | Active.com

8 Warm Pants Perfect for Winter Running | Active.com: "Compared with shirts and jackets, cold-weather running bottoms can seem dull. But we tested dozens of the season's new offerings to find the best options for every weather condition. From sleek tights to warm shorts, these eight options will have you covered when the temperature drops."

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5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery | Active.com

5 Golden Rules of Marathon Recovery | Active.com: "Recovery after a marathon is not only one of the most important aspects of running a marathon, but it's also unfortunately one of the most undervalued. Let's be honest—once you've finished the marathon, you just want to be done. You don't want to think about what you need to do to reset your body so that you can resume training."

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How Long Should You Wait Between Marathons? | Active.com

How Long Should You Wait Between Marathons? | Active.com: "You've just finished your goal marathon and, if you felt anything like I have in the last 10K of a marathon, you swore off running another one as soon as you wrapped yourself in that Mylar blanket. "

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Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training | Active.com

Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training | Active.com: "The rain is pelting down, hail slices through the night air like bullets, and the cracks of thunder and flashes of lightening set the backdrop for any great horror movie. The sounds of your footfalls are lost in the chaos, but the miles ticked off aren't done on the slick pavement, but rather, in an indoor haven on the treadmill."

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