Blood Sweat And Cheers - Best New GPS Running Watch

Blood Sweat And Cheers - Best New GPS Running Watch: "Running is a solitary battle. It's your tired legs vs. Harlem Hill, your burning lungs vs. that last mile, your determination to run vs. the appeal of slouching onto the couch and watching reruns. "

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Blister Prevention - Running tips for everyone from beginners to racing marathons and ultramarathons

Blister Prevention - Running tips for everyone from beginners to racing marathons and ultramarathons: "Most runners should not get blisters. There are those who are running in situations that make blisters very hard to avoid Badwater but for distances of 50 miles or less, blisters should not be an issue. I suffer from a skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa that makes my skin blister easily, so if I can run 100+ miles without blisters, you should be able to! There are a number of approaches to preventing blisters."

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Best Running Gifts - Running Gifts

Best Running Gifts - Running Gifts: "Gift Ideas for Runners
Great Running Gear and Apparel
By Christine Luff, About.com Guide
Updated November 16, 2011"

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Marathon Attracts Sports Tourists to Kenya’s Masai Mara | Africa | English

Marathon Attracts Sports Tourists to Kenya’s Masai Mara | Africa | English: "It's called "The World's Wildest Marathon," and it drew more than 1600 athletes from around the world to a Kenyan game reserve last week. This was the third running of the Masai Mara Marathon - and it illustrates Kenya's efforts to position itself as a sports tourism destination."

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Burris, Sutton win Atlanta Half Marathon | ajc.com

Burris, Sutton win Atlanta Half Marathon | ajc.com: "Sean Burris, an Atlanta Track Club competitive team member from Dunwoody, won the 2011 Atlanta Half Marathon, finishing in a time of 1:08:34, nearly a minute and a half ahead of Andrew Heath of Atlanta. Burris pulled away from the lead pack near mile seven and maintained his lead through the finish Thursday morning as more than 12,800 runners and walkers participated, the most ever in the annual event."

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Paradise Valley man on prosthesis eyes world record

Paradise Valley man on prosthesis eyes world record: "Ivan Steber of Paradise Valley wants to set a new world record for the fastest 10-kilometer run this morning at the Phoenix 10K in downtown Phoenix.

"I have to do a 6:07 (minutes per mile) to break the record," Steber calculates aloud. "I'm doing 6:15.""

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Zombies to hasten runners in Georgia 5K | ajc.com

Zombies to hasten runners in Georgia 5K | ajc.com: "The Run for Your Lives 5K adventure race is expanding to several new cities in 2012, including one in north Georgia, promoters announced Tuesday. The race will take hardy souls through a series of obstacles over a 3.1-mile course. The Georgia race will be held March 3 and begin in Durhamtown Plantation Sports Complex in Union Point -- about an hour and a half east of Atlanta near I-20."

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Philadelphia marathon claims area man - Times Union

Philadelphia marathon claims area man - Times Union: "CLIFTON PARK -- An experienced runner from Clifton Park who had completed Ironman competitions died running the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday."

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Wise Running - Going to Your Happy Place – Finding the Joy in Running

Wise Running - Going to Your Happy Place – Finding the Joy in Running: "I drank some Gatorade Pro, but I didn’t want to. I put on my running gear, but I didn’t feel like it. My allergies were acting up, I wanted to take a nap, but I am in training for a marathon… so I begrudgingly trudged out the door."

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The Toughest 400 Meter Race in the World?

The Toughest 400 Meter Race in the World?: "Ever heard of the Redbull 400? Either had I. Thanks to Adam Campbell for sharing this video on his Twitter page.
Perhaps being the steepest mountain run in the world, the race covers 400 meters with an average gradient of 45%!
I can feel my lungs burning, no wait, exploding just watching this. Check it out."

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Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 11.21.11 | NOLA.com

Running calendar for the New Orleans area, updated 11.21.11 | NOLA.com: "Here is the updated road racing calendar for our area. Check out our running page for more running news."

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Kellyn Gowen: Yes You Can Meet the Members of the Team Hoyt Boston Marathon Team | Bleacher Report

Kellyn Gowen: Yes You Can Meet the Members of the Team Hoyt Boston Marathon Team | Bleacher Report: "Both marathon fans and simply fans of the human spirit alike are more than likely to know the story of Dick and Rick Hoyt. The father/son team who make their home in scenic Holland, MA will be running in their 30th Boston Marathon this April. This in itself is a truly amazing accomplishment."

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