Thursday, January 12, 2012

Perfect Pacing | Healthy Tipping Point

Perfect Pacing | Healthy Tipping Point: "Many runners – newbies or vets – struggle with pacing. It’s far too easy to come out fast and blow all your energy at the beginning of a run (or race)."

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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Runners, Rest Easy: Heart Risks Seem Overblown - WSJ.com

Runners, Rest Easy: Heart Risks Seem Overblown - WSJ.com: "Scattered reports of heart-related deaths during marathons and half marathons over the past few years have prompted questions about the safety of the events. But a study of participants over more than a decade found only a tiny risk of cardiac arrest during or immediately after a race, a 1 in 184,000 chance."

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Chicago Marathon’s Carey Pinkowski on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials - National Running | Examiner.com

Chicago Marathon’s Carey Pinkowski on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials - National Running | Examiner.com: "On Saturday morning more than 300 runners will attempt to earn a spot on Team USA at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Houston, Texas. Only the top three men and women will make the cut."

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 2012: Men’s preview - National Running | Examiner.com

U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 2012: Men’s preview - National Running | Examiner.com: "The 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials is Saturday, January 14, in Houston,Texas. The top three finishers will be heading to London in August as members of the U.S. Olympic Team. Here’s a look at the top five men:"

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U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 2012: Women’s preview - National Running | Examiner.com

U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 2012: Women’s preview - National Running | Examiner.com: "On Saturday 226 women will line up for the start of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Some have been waiting four years for another shot at the dream of going to the Olympics. Others are making their first attempt. Only the top three will make the team. Here’s a look at five women to watch on January 14:"

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Traxee | Women's Running and Women Runners Ready, Set…Slow!

Traxee | Women's Running and Women Runners Ready, Set…Slow!: "Those of us working a specific training plan eventually face the challenge. Its the "easy / recovery run" day...the day when you are supposed to run slow. But what exactly does that mean?"

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Half Ironman Training

Half Ironman Training: "If the Ironman is the ultimate multisport test, the Half Ironman is the gateway to a world of endurance training. Not long enough to require tons of training, yet hard enough to force you to exercise discipline and focus, the Half Iron distance is perfect for both the budding newbie and the hardened veteran."

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Friday, January 6, 2012

How to Run Beginners Guide

How to Run Beginners Guide: "Starting a new running habit can feel overwhelming to a beginner runner. If you're feeling intimidated or nervous about getting started with running, don't worry, that's completely normal. Instead of starting your running habit blindly, it's helpful to learn some basic information about running. Here are some of the basics about running to help you get started."

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Excuses are for the weak. «

Excuses are for the weak. «: "As far as physical goals are concerned, 2011 has been HUGE for me. I have run a marathon, run my third half marathon, placed in my age group a handful of times and 5ks and 10ks, and even completed my first sprint triathlon."

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Why I Run: Ginny Flynn | another mother runner

Why I Run: Ginny Flynn | another mother runner: "Let’s find out what gets Ginny Flynn, a mom of three in Richmond, Virginia, running. Then saunter over to her blog or find her on Twitter."

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