Running Calendar - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - telegram.com

Running Calendar - Worcester Telegram & Gazette - telegram.com:

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First Bunny Run attracts 200, raises thousands for Louison House in North Adams - Berkshire Eagle Online

First Bunny Run attracts 200, raises thousands for Louison House in North Adams - Berkshire Eagle Online: "NORTH ADAMS -- Brian Alarle and Tim Morey fought back fatigue and sprinted the final few yards of the 5K Bunny Run in North Adams.

The winner? The Louison House Family Life Support Center in Adams, a nonprofit homeless shelter that also teaches life skills and provides other supportive programs to those in need."

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14 Things Every New Runner Should Know

14 Things Every New Runner Should Know: "Although running seems like a simple sport (just put on some shoes and go, right?), there's actually a pretty big learning curve. As you get started with running, you may feel nervous, insecure, and a bit overwhelmed. To help ease you into the sport and avoid some running blunders, here are 14 facts and tips that all runners should know."

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Running outside takes daily grind out of treadmill

Running outside takes daily grind out of treadmill: "ssica McKenzie thinks training on a treadmill is as boring as the word treadmill suggests.

''Running outdoors has more distractions and is more motivating,'' said the 30-year old trade marketer who is training for The Sydney Morning Herald's 21.1 kilometre Half Marathon."

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How to pick the right fitness device for runners | TechHive

How to pick the right fitness device for runners | TechHive: "You want to get in better shape, and there are certainly enough electronic gadgets available that aim to help you get the job done. But that's not necessarily a good thing. The dizzying array of options catering to different budgets, objectives, or personal preferences can stop you in your tracks, even when picking out a seemingly simple device."

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Sandy Hook Race Raises $420,000 | Runner's World & Running Times

Sandy Hook Race Raises $420,000 | Runner's World & Running Times: "In a moving and emotional tribute, 15,000 runners took to the streets of Hartford, Connecticut last Saturday, raising nearly $420,000 to support the families who lost loved ones at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting last December."

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Road to the Boston Marathon: Mark Sullivan has completed 26 straight races | PennLive.com

Road to the Boston Marathon: Mark Sullivan has completed 26 straight races | PennLive.com: "Mark Sullivan hated his first Boston Marathon experience. It was cold. It was raining. He didn't know anyone. "

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Michigan Man To Run 100 Races for Alzheimer's Research

Michigan Man To Run 100 Races for Alzheimer's Research: "A Mount Pleasant man has announced his effort to raise $1 Million or more for Alzheimer’s Research – by putting his body through grueling physical challenges all around the country. Brad Kloha will run in 100 races in 52 weeks to reach his goal. The 100 races will include races of all distances and include many of the more popular mud and obstacle races such as Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, and Spartan Race."

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Running Doc’s complete guide to hydrating during training and during races - NY Daily News

Running Doc’s complete guide to hydrating during training and during races  - NY Daily News: "Dear Running Doc: I just ran this year’s NYC Half Marathon. I have heard many different philosophies about how much fluid to drink during training and during races throughout the year. Can you give me some easy to follow guidelines so that I know I will be drinking properly? Gina G., Northport, NY."

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More than 9,000 runners race through Oakland for running fest | www.ktvu.com

More than 9,000 runners race through Oakland for running fest | www.ktvu.com: "OAKLAND, Calif. — More than 9,000 of runners hit the streets of Oakland for the fourth annual Oakland Running Festival, a festival that offers a variety of races and is quickly growing in popularity."

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

How to start running - 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. The main reason most people who don’t succeed, fail is because they start too fast and their body tells them it's too hard, they get discouraged and they quit."

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Top Picks for Walking Shoes - Reviews by Shoe Type

Top Picks for Walking Shoes - Reviews by Shoe Type: "Walking shoes come in many varieties. We reviewed walking shoes by type of shoe and have top picks lists for walking shoes of each type."

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On the Run: Directors, runners can do more to help on race day - Sports - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow

On the Run: Directors, runners can do more to help on race day - Sports - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow: "ochester, N.Y. —
Johnny’s Running of the Green this past Saturday marked 22 years of racing for me. In the years between the Shamrock 5k in Buffalo on March 9, 1991, and Johnny’s I have run hundreds of races on trails and roads, ranging in distance from less than 3 miles to 50 and numbering in participants from a dozen to 47,000."

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How to Pick Running Shoes: From Casual Jogging to the Running of the Elk - Elk Grove, CA Patch

How to Pick Running Shoes: From Casual Jogging to the Running of the Elk - Elk Grove, CA Patch: "Many runners preparing for this year's event–scheduled for April 7–will likely stop by the Running Zone, an athletic shoe store on Elk Grove Boulevard near the Automall. "

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Racing News: March 19 Morning Report | Runner's World & Running Times

Racing News: March 19 Morning Report | Runner's World & Running Times: "Who Is New 1:09 Half-Marathoner Lisa Stublic?
The broadcast team for Sunday’s NYC Half had no idea who the tiny woman with the bib that said “Lisa” was when she caught up to leader Caroline Rotich around mile nine of the race. She got quite a bit of airtime before settling for a close third place"

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Azalea Trail Run reverses course for Saturday's race | al.com

Azalea Trail Run reverses course for Saturday's race | al.com: "MOBILE, Alabama - Entering its 36th jaunt through downtown Mobile on Saturday, the Azalea Trail Run is a Mobile tradition. But the thousands of runners taking part in the 10K and 5K races and 2K fun run will find something untraditional about this year's ATR: The course."

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Running Shoes Infographic: How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You

Running Shoes Infographic: How to Choose the Right Running Shoes for You: "The information in our How to Choose Running Shoes infographic can help you make the right decision when choosing running shoes—we'll lead you through the bigger details to consider when it's time to buy. Shopping at the store? Print out the infographic and bring it along!"

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Spring Rain Running Tips

Spring Rain Running Tips: "Spring has sprung and that means moving off the treadmill and into the great outdoors. But since Spring often equals rain showers, an outdoor run could be nearly thwarted by weather. Don't be afraid of the rain — with a few simple adjustments to your normal routine you'll be on your way to a great run, elements and all."

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Running or jogging with strollers :: WRAL.com

Running or jogging with strollers :: WRAL.com: "Running can be one of the best forms of exercise for moms. You need no equipment besides your running shoes, and you can do it right out your front door, no gym membership required."

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Shamrock Run 15K Recap: A tale of two races? | OregonLive.com

Shamrock Run 15K Recap: A tale of two races? | OregonLive.com: "I had been looking forward to this all week. I have been facing family in the hospital

Bonnie WIlson
 and getting out and adding to my collection of bottle openers was just what was keeping me motivated to come out. What I did not expect was such a challenging beginning of the race, hectic end, and no medal for my efforts."

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Walk before you run and 200 metres becomes half-marathon

Walk before you run and 200 metres becomes half-marathon: "Deanna Varga describes herself as short and voluptuous, so she simply thought she wasn't the right shape to run.

"I'm not exactly petite, so I thought I couldn't run. And 18 months ago I couldn't," said the 40-year-old. "But I started training slowly, then I did a nine kilometre fun-run. Once I achieved that, I sat and watched people arriving after doing the half- marathon and I thought wouldn't that be amazing to run 21 kilometres."

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How Chi Running Can Improve Endurance Training - Men's Fitness

How Chi Running Can Improve Endurance Training - Men's Fitness: "Chi Running—a combination of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi and cardio—might sound a bit weird. But believe it or not, it can improve your workouts, build your endurance and prevent running-related injuries—whether you’re a serious marathoner or simply a once-in-a-while jogger. "

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Couchsurfing - Activities - Getting rid of the winterweight (3) - JOGGING

Couchsurfing - Activities - Getting rid of the winterweight (3) - JOGGING: "Dear all,
This Saturday at 17.00, I will be jogging again at Flughafen Tempelhof. You're cordially invited to join. In fact, I hope to get some people together and build a regular-jogging-group, which as of today already has two members, woohoo! Please send me a PM if you want to join!
Oh and to be sure: It is definitely cold, but Tempelhof is like heaven in the snow, absolutely magical, nothing but white as far as you can see. So don't be a baby and get in shape!
Cheers,"

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Jogging ‘bare foot’, chocolate protein cakes and raw milk - Keeping Healthy Getting Stylish

Jogging ‘bare foot’, chocolate protein cakes and raw milk - Keeping Healthy Getting Stylish: "ell I’ve had a bit of a random kind of week! Random but good I should say, as I mentioned on Wednesday I was off but not really off on Monday and I’m doing the same today. However I was very inspired by reading some of your comments to that post and decided to do a deal with myself – work really bloody hard today in exchange for having the rest of the weekend to be a lazy cow and bake. Sounds like a plan!"

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Jambo Back Jogging | Local | Soccer Laduma

Jambo Back Jogging | Local | Soccer Laduma: "Kaizer Chiefs defender, Jimmy Jambo, has started his long road to recovery. He has now started with light running exercises, as he looks to return to the football field."

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Birth of the Jogging Movement and a Round the Bays Recap | Becky Runs Away

Birth of the Jogging Movement and a Round the Bays Recap | Becky Runs Away: "Did y’all know that the worldwide jogging phenomenon began right here in Auckland, New Zealand?

In 1962, renowned Kiwi coach Arthur Lydiard and eventual Auckland mayor Colin Kay founded the first jogging club in the world. The Auckland Joggers Club was originally intended for unhealthy businessmen who wanted to shape up, but quickly reached a much broader demographic within New Zealand and far beyond."

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Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia Announces Exclusive Discounts on Orthotics at Its Emory-Midtown Location

Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia Announces Exclusive Discounts on Orthotics at Its Emory-Midtown Location: " The Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia was created to help patients get back on their feet to return to their active lifestyle. The practice recently expanded with a new Medical office in the Midtown Atlanta area, conveniently located at Emory University Hospital. It is headed by three exceptional doctors; Dr. Naim Shaheed, Dr. Donald Powell and Dr. Jocelyn Curry."

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Faster in the 1980s: an experiment in old-school running training | Life and style | guardian.co.uk

Faster in the 1980s: an experiment in old-school running training | Life and style | guardian.co.uk: "Despite huge leaps in sports science, British runners are now slower than they were in Brendan Foster's day. Michael Crawley has decided to go back to old-school training techniques to find out if they will improve his form"

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Troy Man Dies After Collapsing While Jogging - Troy, MI Patch

Troy Man Dies After Collapsing While Jogging - Troy, MI Patch: "An unnamed 26-year-old man who collapsed while jogging in Orion Township died Sunday of unknown causes, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Department."

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The Motivated Runner | Songs

The Motivated Runner | Songs: "This page contains the most comprehensive list of Motivational Running songs to date! They are categorized by genres of Pop, Rock, Rap, Classic Rock, and Instrumental.  The links lead to iTunes where you can download the particular song (a few don’t exist in iTunes). Please leave a comment with songs that I have forgotten so we can continue to grow this as the largest list on the net!"

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Female Athlete Triad Syndrome - Osteoporosis

Female Athlete Triad Syndrome - Osteoporosis: "It is a cluster of the symptoms of that includes disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods (amenorrhea), and bone loss. It can occur from not eating enough or exercising too much, leading to a drop in estrogen which can lead to low bone density and osteoporosis."

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Anthem 5K Fitness Classic draws thousands of runners to downtown Louisville | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

Anthem 5K Fitness Classic draws thousands of runners to downtown Louisville | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com: "Rob Mullett pulled away down the stretch on Main Street to win the men's division and Alli Morgan improved on her previous finish to win the women's division in the Anthem 5K Fitness Classic on Saturday in downtown Louisville."

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Running Efficiently | Men's Health

Running Efficiently | Men's Health: "Men have been running since we shared disputed turf with saber-toothed cats. So how come so many of us do it wrong? Plenty of reasons: desk jobs, cars, couches, complacency. The urgency is lacking, the muscles are unused. Few of us have ever felt the need for a lesson. (For more ways to get in shape fast, pick up a copy of The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises today!)"

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2013: This Is The Year—To Rock A Marathon Travel Collection | MapQuest Discover

2013: This Is The Year—To Rock A Marathon Travel Collection | MapQuest Discover: "OK, since when did running 26.2 miles become so much fun? Isn’t it supposed to be hard work? Feet full of blisters, and then there’s the suffering and loneliness. Not anymore. Coast to coast, marathons have become moving street parties where the drug of choice is a giant endorphin rush. But the granddaddy of good times (fast or slow) is the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, which rewards racers long before they finish with live music, cheerleaders of all sorts, and more motivation than you can shake a shoe at come race day."

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Fueling for a 100 Mile Running Race | First Endurance

Fueling for a 100 Mile Running Race | First Endurance: "Fueling for a 100-mile running race through the mountains is not only an enormous feat athletically, it poses great obstacles nutritionally.   Ultra runners typically race between 18 hours and 30+ hours in order to accomplish this feat and do so with little or no sleep at all."

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Tauhida Parveen: Incline runs accelerate your fitness, endurance | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com

Tauhida Parveen: Incline runs accelerate your fitness, endurance | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com: "Have you ever pushed the inclined button on your treadmill to see what are the highest incline and longest time you can run on the slope? Ask any runner how much they like running hills or inclined surfaces (like causeways) and most will probably tell you how grueling it is."

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Spring Jogging Safety

Spring Jogging Safety: "As the weather warms up, more people are going outside and moving their workouts from the gym to the pavement. But with two attempted abductions in the last two weeks, safety is becoming a concern. Both Spencer and Stevens Point Police say their cities are safe, still walkers, joggers and runners need to be a little more vigilant."

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