Saturday, June 1, 2013

Is barefoot running best?

Is barefoot running best?: "Over the past several years there has been a growing trend among the fitness and shoe wear communities to promote barefoot running or running with minimally supportive shoes."

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

FYI: What Is The Limit To How Fast A Human Can Run? | Popular Science

FYI: What Is The Limit To How Fast A Human Can Run? | Popular Science: "The limit to how fast a human can run is 9.48 seconds for the 100-meter race, 0.10 seconds faster than Usain Bolt’s current world record, according to Stanford biologist Mark Denny. That is, if you are talking about natural human beings."

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

The Top 10 Ultramarathon Training Tips | The Outside Guide to Running | OutsideOnline.com

The Top 10 Ultramarathon Training Tips | The Outside Guide to Running | OutsideOnline.com: "An ultramarathon isn't just a race: It's a windy, rocky, leg-trashing trail to self-enlightenment. Get ready to run your first 50-miler with tips from our ultra experts, plus nutrition advice and a complete 20-week training plan."

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Monday, May 27, 2013

Get your running shoes on | Burton Mail | Health-and-Beauty | Fitness-and-Sport

Get your running shoes on | Burton Mail | Health-and-Beauty | Fitness-and-Sport: "Spring always sees more runners and joggers treading tarmac, could this be the year you’re inspired to join them and get those legs of yours on the road to fitness and heart health?"

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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Friday, May 24, 2013

Race Day Preparation - How to Peak for Races and Events

Race Day Preparation - How to Peak for Races and Events: "One of the most important aspects of race day preparation is to time your training in order to peak on race day. Athletes use the term "peaking" to describe being in the absolute best condition (physical, emotional and mental) at a specific time for an event or race. Peaking is not easy to do, and it requires a lot of experience and planning, but there are things that can make peaking much more likely."

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Races We'll Be Watching This Weekend | Runner's World & Running Times

Races We'll Be Watching This Weekend | Runner's World & Running Times: "he Diamond League comes to NYC; Colorado hosts BolderBoulder."

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Running Quotes from John Bingham

Running Quotes from John Bingham: "Through his articles and best-selling books about running, John "the Penguin" Bingham has inspired hundreds of thousands of people to run for fun, fitness, and self-affirmation. Here are some running quotes from running writer and speaker John Bingham:"

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How to keep running when you have nothing left

How to keep running when you have nothing left: "It’s actually the most exciting part of every run when you know that NOW it’s a home run. Ok, by then everything that could hurt is hurting already anyway so there is no point to pay attention to any of it. At that point it’s a mind game."

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Don’t Wait – 101 Reasons to Start Running Today | Beyond Distance

Don’t Wait – 101 Reasons to Start Running Today | Beyond Distance: "Are you still debating if you should take up running as a form of exercise? The old saying from Thomas Jefferson “never put off till tomorrow what you can do today” is especially fitting when it comes to running."

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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: "
Running Shoes Infographic: How to Choose the Best Running Shoes
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Indy 500 Starting Grid: 97th Running Of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday Has Ed Carpenter On Pole For 33-Car Lineup May 26 : US : Sports World Report

Indy 500 Starting Grid: 97th Running Of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sunday Has Ed Carpenter On Pole For 33-Car Lineup May 26 : US : Sports World Report: "The Indy 500 is all set after the 33-car starting grid was finalized over the weekend and after Ed Carpenter won the pole earlier in the week, as Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal made it into the final set after missing out on the first 24 places, putting together the fastest runs ni Bump Day in Indianapolis."

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