C25K Plan « Couch to 5K

C25K Plan « Couch to 5K: What is great about this running plan is that it is designed for people who are just taking up running. One of the main problems beginner runners face is that starting up is not necessarily easy. Most people give up rather quickly because their body rebels and it becomes a burden to go out and run. C25K plan addresses this by easing you into running.

5 Ways to Race Faster | Active.com

5 Ways to Race Faster | Active.com: To better train for faster racing, it helps to always have in mind the five racing abilities. When these basic aspects of running fitness are examined separately, your workouts can be better tailored to ensure you're getting the most from them and meeting your racing goals.

Man dies at the end of Montreal marathon - Montreal - CBC News

Man dies at the end of Montreal marathon - Montreal - CBC News: One man is dead after suffering a heart attack at the Montreal marathon Sunday.

BBC Sport - Paula Radcliffe says new marathon rules are 'unfair'

BBC Sport - Paula Radcliffe says new marathon rules are 'unfair': "England's Paula Radcliffe believes new rules which mean her world record marathon time will no longer be classed as such are "unfair"."

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Adidas is going barefoot with the Adipure | NJ.com

Adidas is going barefoot with the Adipure | NJ.com: "Since I first learned about the new Adidas Adipure minimalist footwear at the Perform Better Functional Training Summit in Providence, RI, I had to get my feet into a pair."

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Reese Witherspoon shrugs off her injuries as she takes up jogging again two weeks after being hit by a car | Mail Online

Reese Witherspoon shrugs off her injuries as she takes up jogging again two weeks after being hit by a car | Mail Online: "Her injuries from the accident were all too clear to see, her black eye still bruised and a plaster on her forehead masking a nasty graze."

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Blind Microsoft engineer setting triathlon records - GeekWire

Blind Microsoft engineer setting triathlon records - GeekWire: "At the Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas competition three months ago, Microsoft software engineer Patricia Walsh put in an impressive time of 11 hours and 50 minutes. That was good enough to earn the 30-year-old athlete a 13th place finish among women. Now, here’s the truly impressive part: Walsh is blind."

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Beginner Runners - How to Train to Run a 5K

Beginner Runners - How to Train to Run a 5K: "Running a 5K is an excellent goal for new runners. You'll get lots of motivation, as well as enjoyment, from participating in a race, and 5K (3.1 miles) is the perfect distance for first-timers. Even if you're a couch potato, you can be ready for a 5K in a couple of months."

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Run Faster, Boost Endurance, and Beat Boredom

Run Faster, Boost Endurance, and Beat Boredom: As a two-time Olympic marathoner, I can testify: Running can be boring. And frustrating. Especially the way the typical guy does it—the same 4- or 5-mile jog, day after day, week after week, year after year. Then along comes some race for some cure, and ponytailed old dudes and even a few thirtysomething moms pass him.

World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101 | Edinburgh News | STV Local

World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101 | Edinburgh News | STV Local: "World's oldest marathon runner prepares to take on eighth race aged 101
Fauja Singh took up marathon running at 89 and runs 10 miles every day to make sure he is in shape for the race next year."

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Marathon Training - Beginner Marathon Training Schedule

Marathon Training - Beginner Marathon Training Schedule: "Congratulations on your decision to train for your first marathon! This training schedule (see table below) is perfect for a beginner runner and a first-time marathoner whose goal is to finish the 26.2-mile race. To start this beginner marathon training schedule, you should have been running for at least six months and should have a base mileage of 12-15 miles per week. If this schedule seems too easy for you, try this advanced beginner marathon schedule or check out even more marathon training schedules for other options."

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Running But Not Running Away

Running But Not Running Away: "My youngest son asked me the other day why I like running so much. I didn’t really know how to answer him. Aside from the healthy body thing, my reasons for running are deeply personal and come from a strange place full of desire, passion, fear and fury."

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