Friday, November 9, 2012

Cambridge News | Health | Blogs | Fitness-with-Laura | Couch to 5k training schedule week 4

Cambridge News | Health | Blogs | Fitness-with-Laura | Couch to 5k training schedule week 4: "Hi everybody, so three weeks in to our training how are we all doing? I am sure you are all doing great and really giving it your best shot. Keep going with it even if you are not hitting the full time running, keep going and build up at your own pace if needed."

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The Cheraw Chronicle - Free running clinic is set

The Cheraw Chronicle - Free running clinic is set: "McLeod Sports Medicine will host a Running Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the McLeod Health and Fitness Center located at 2437 Willwood Drive, Florence. The clinic will be available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m."

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Lessons From a Marathon Not Run - NYTimes.com

Lessons From a Marathon Not Run - NYTimes.com: "Thousands of runners who had trained for months didn’t get to run the canceled New York City Marathon this weekend. I feel their pain because four weeks ago I went through similar emotions. All that rigorous training. It felt unfair, a cruel joke. Runners train to run."

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Monday, November 5, 2012

Triathlons: Some tips for the transition season | Tallahassee Democrat | tallahassee.com

Triathlons: Some tips for the transition season | Tallahassee Democrat | tallahassee.com: "
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Ironman Florida took place this weekend, marking the end of most triathletes’ racing seasons. It is now time to take a break. Yes, you; the triathlete who spends more time exercising in a week than most people do in a month (or a year). You need to relax for a bit."

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Is It Safe For Pre-Teen Girls To Run Long Distances Competitively? : 13.7: Cosmos And Culture : NPR

Is It Safe For Pre-Teen Girls To Run Long Distances Competitively? : 13.7: Cosmos And Culture : NPR: "The two sisters, Kaytlynn and Heather Welsch, have competed in over 70 endurance events, including rugged 13-mile trail runs, triathlons, and half-marathons. They are earning national attention, even more for their youth than their impressive athletic performances: They are 12 and 10 years old."

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

New running event for fitness fans (From The Northern Echo)

New running event for fitness fans (From The Northern Echo): "FITNESS fanatics from across Darlington donned on their running shoes for the town’s very first Park Run."

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Tips for Running an Ultramarathon from a Local World Record Holder | Fitness | Washingtonian

Tips for Running an Ultramarathon from a Local World Record Holder | Fitness | Washingtonian: "As Neal Gorman toed the line at the Grindstone 100, he looked over at one opponent in particular. He was a former Division I college track star and had run a 2:20 marathon, something Gorman couldn’t do. But Gorman also knew that this race was four times as long as a marathon, and therefore a different competition entirely. Gorman took second, well ahead of his former-DI competition."

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Friday, November 2, 2012

4 Running Tips to Improve Your 10K Time - Men's Fitness

4 Running Tips to Improve Your 10K Time - Men's Fitness: "Training for a 10K race is difficult. It isn’t a sprint, so running shorter distances on a track isn’t as crucial, but it’s not even a half-marathon either—so sustained long distance runs aren’t as beneficial. And your pace needs to be fast, but not too fast, or your body will be gassed long before you cross the finish line. With correct training, nutrition, and a proper mindset, you can get faster. It’s just a matter of knowing how."

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Jamie Galloway: 6 Steps to a More Efficient Run

Jamie Galloway: 6 Steps to a More Efficient Run: "With the New York City Marathon just around the corner (we hope), many athletes, workout enthusiasts and fitness newbies are looking to the streets or the treadmill for a spot of cardio."

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5K run and fitness walk – a ghostly prelude to Grand Day Parade | ABC Newspapers

5K run and fitness walk – a ghostly prelude to Grand Day Parade | ABC Newspapers: "Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox paced down Main Street Oct. 27 during the pre-parade Gray Ghost 5K Run. Paul and Babe may not have been the fastest runners in the event, but certainly the most visible."

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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Ready to start running? 10 tips to get you started | azfamily.com Phoenix

Ready to start running? 10 tips to get you started | azfamily.com Phoenix: "PHOENIX -- The 3TV Phoenix 10K takes over Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix this weekend. You might not be ready this year, but it's time to get inspired, get running and make sure you're part of the fun next year."

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8K run Saturday to benefit Wounded Warrior Project | The Tennessean | tennessean.com

8K run Saturday to benefit Wounded Warrior Project | The Tennessean | tennessean.com: "Online registration for the Wounded Warrior Project 8K Run in Franklin ends at midnight Wednesday. Runners may still register in person the morning of the race on Saturday at Battle Ground Academy."

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