Run Your First Half Marathon | Challenges | Tribesports

Run Your First Half Marathon | Challenges | Tribesports: "Running a half Marathon is an excellent goal for intermediate runners who wants to have a nice run or train for a Marathon. The 21k (13.1 miles) run is a great milestone for any runner to have achieved. Then, it will allow you to feel confident to improve your running form to maybe succeed to finish an entire marathon. Start increasing the amount of time you're running for, building up to the full distance. Good luck!"

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Cross Country Season!

Cross Country Season!: "It is cross country season again! Well, actually we’ve been practicing since the middle of July in preparation for cross country season. Living in the desert, that means we are dragging 30 kids out of bed so that they can be at practice at 5:30 in the morning. There is just no other way to get it done."

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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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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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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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What started me running? | RunFatGirlRun

What started me running? | RunFatGirlRun:

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Walt Disney World Marathon and half marathon 2012 results and race recaps - National Running | Examiner.com

Walt Disney World Marathon and half marathon 2012 results and race recaps - National Running | Examiner.com: A sold-out crowd of 16,500 had the ultimate park hopper experience on Sunday morning at the 2012 Walt Disney World Marathon.

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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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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