Common Running Injuries | Men's Health

Common Running Injuries | Men's Health: "Summer is a good time for new runners to hit the pavement, but if you're constantly complaining that your shins feel as if they're on fire, you're not alone, finds a new Danish study."



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5 Running Shoe Myths Debunked | Men's Health

5 Running Shoe Myths Debunked | Men's Health: "Vibram USA, the company that makes the popular FiveFingers minimalist kicks, is in big trouble. They recently agreed to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company made false and unsubstantiated claims that the toe shoes could reduce injury and strengthen foot muscles. Now, they're forced to pay up to $3.75 million in refunds to customers."



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6 Keys to Running Farther Than Ever Before | Men's Health

6 Keys to Running Farther Than Ever Before | Men's Health: "t's National Running Day, so now's the perfect time to focus on building your endurance from an easy 25-minute jog and eliminating those walk breaks so you can go longer. Sure, it's tough to log a personal record every day as you progress as a runner. At a certain point, the huge gains in fitness are going to naturally level off, and that can be a letdown."



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Alan Culpepper's Top-5 Beginner 5K Training Tips - Competitor.com

Alan Culpepper's Top-5 Beginner 5K Training Tips - Competitor.com: "For someone who’s never run before, tackling 3.1 miles in one shot may seem daunting. But with the right preparation and focus, getting from the start of your first 5K to the finish intact is definitely achievable. What follows are five suggestions to consider as you lace up your shoes and hit the roads and trails:"



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Five Running Books You Should Be Reading - Competitor.com

Five Running Books You Should Be Reading - Competitor.com: "There are a lot of books about running. There are memoirs by famous marathoners, how-to guides on running your first 5K, and fictional stories of athletes. But, when you poll runners, the same favorite books come up again and again. These are not training manuals — of which there are also many — but stories about being a runner. Recommended for those looking to learn more about their sport, or just looking for a good read, make sure you crack open these five books."



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Study: Ride More To Run Better - Competitor.com

Study: Ride More To Run Better - Competitor.com: "It can’t be easy to train as an elite cyclist through a Norwegian winter. I would imagine that riding outdoors is nearly impossible much of the time, so that the bulk of one’s training must take the form of indoor rides or one or more forms of cross-training. A few winters ago, one elite Norwegian cyclist tried a creative way of adapting to his situation, and researchers from three Norwegian institutions of higher learning oversaw the experiment and documented its effects."



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Spring Sports Guide: The Runner's Performance Workout

Spring Sports Guide: The Runner's Performance Workout: "There's more to being a great runner than simply pounding the pavement. Will Huntington, CrossFit Level 1 instructor and certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS) demo's a strength training routine specific designed for runner's looking for speed and endurance."



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How to Recover From a Long-Distance Run | Weider Blog

How to Recover From a Long-Distance Run | Weider Blog: "Race season has started! After a long-distance run you need to take the necessary steps to recover and take care of that body. Read on for a few tips:"



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How to Build Running Speed by Lifting Weights : Fit U - YouTube

How to Build Running Speed by Lifting Weights : Fit U - YouTube: ""



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Twin Cities In Motion • Team USA Minnesota News

Twin Cities In Motion • Team USA Minnesota News: "Team USA Minnesota’s Jon Grey and Meghan Peyton will head to the West Coast this weekend to run in the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, California, while Heather Kampf will travel East to compete in the B.A.A. Mile in Boston.

Grey and Peyton will open their outdoor track seasons by running in the 5000-meter invitational races that will be held on Friday, April 18.  The women’s event will be held at 8:17 p.m. (Pacific time) and the men will race at 8:35 p.m.  The Mt. SAC (San Antonio College) Distance Carnival and Invitational are part of the Relays that are held at Hilmer Lodge Stadium."



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Faces Of Boston: Christine Thompson - Competitor.com

Faces Of Boston: Christine Thompson - Competitor.com: "I started running at the age of 12 and didn’t like it at first. It wasn’t until my freshman year of high school that I realized I was given a gift to run. I competed in both varsity cross country and track in high school, and I’ve had a love for running ever since. My current marathon PR is 3:21 at the Chicago Marathon, and my BQ race for this year was at the 2013 PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon (3:29:53). The last time I ran Boston was in 2012, and cheering for me on the side was my best friend, Lisa Persicke."



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Flagstaff, Ariz.: A High-Altitude Getaway For Runners - Competitor.com

Flagstaff, Ariz.: A High-Altitude Getaway For Runners - Competitor.com: "Elevation isn’t the only attraction of this tree-covered sanctuary in Northern Arizona. Endless trails, eclectic restaurants and an enthusiastic running community are a handful of reasons Olympic-level endurance athletes as well as recreational outdoor revelers call Flagstaff home."



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