FITNESS Are we born to run?

FITNESS Are we born to run?: "To run or not to run? That is the question. As those who have, at one time or another, laced up your trainers will know, running isn’t easy. It can take a significant toll on the body. It can leave you with aching muscles, sore joints and, when injury strikes, a broken spirit."

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The Best Running Shoes For Men | Men's Health

The Best Running Shoes For Men | Men's Health: "Talk about a weight-loss program: The Guide 5 shed almost two ounces from its previous version, but didn't lose a shred of shock absorption. Tests showed that it's just as supportive as earlier models. Saucony got more with less by lowering the heel-to-toe drop (which testers say helped them run on their forefeet); and using lighter rubber on the outsole. Our only complaint: Shoelaces that are too long. "

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Running as a lifelong sport: How to avoid knee problems | newjerseynewsroom.com

Running as a lifelong sport: How to avoid knee problems | newjerseynewsroom.com: "As a certified trainer, and Bootcamp founder I am certainly not lacking physical fitness in my daily regimen. However, I still find my outlet in my daily run. This started at the young age of 7 and now at 32 I still feel the same joy when I sprint. Whether my run is 2 or 22 miles I still feel the same-- relief, energy and strength."

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The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper: "Two researchers have published an article on the poor state of fitness among young Americans. Sound familiar?"

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Fitness buffs prefer to huff rather than stuff selves | The Columbus Dispatch

Fitness buffs prefer to huff rather than stuff selves | The Columbus Dispatch: "Myrna Ryti and her family still enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, but they eat it after running or walking in the Huffing for Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run in Bozeman, Mont."

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5K is a first for young runners

5K is a first for young runners: "
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Children that once walked a mile will run more than three on Saturday after weeks of practice."

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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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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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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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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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