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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