Best gear for summer running | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Best gear for summer running | MNN - Mother Nature Network: "The dog days of summer might technically be winding down, but with July 2012 in the books as the hottest month on record, avid runners face a dilemma when they hit the trails in August or the "Indian summer" months of September and October."

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How to work your way up to a 14 kilometre run

How to work your way up to a 14 kilometre run: "People sitting on their couches may have wondered at the superhuman fitness (and sanity) of those competing in last weekend’s City2Surf in Sydney."

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Run Faster: The 30-20-10 Interval Training Formula Brings Big Benefits to Runners | Fitness Goop

Run Faster: The 30-20-10 Interval Training Formula Brings Big Benefits to Runners | Fitness Goop: "Tried Tabata Training check. HIIT training check.  Yasso  800 repeat Training check.  So what is new to write about when I am running out of time to find a new challenge in my cardiovascular workouts? Well I can now give gratitude to the Danish, not for their delicious desserts, but for their research on a new running formula called the 30-20-10 or the 10-20-30 interval training method. The best part is you can complete this intense workout in less than 35 minutes. And it can be a total calorie burning blast."

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Could I be Falling in Love with Running all Over Again? | Fitness Rocks

Could I be Falling in Love with Running all Over Again? | Fitness Rocks: "I had a great 5K run last with the girls from Sweaty Betty on High Street, Kensington as part of their Run Britannia campaign. We were so busy chatting and the scenery as we ran alongside the Thames was so gorgeous I hardly noticed the distance and before I knew it we were back at the store and I’d finished my longest run in the Vibram FiveFingers shoes."

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How to Start a Running Program for Fitness Beginners

How to Start a Running Program for Fitness Beginners: "tarting a running program can seem daunting—this is especially true if you’re really out of shape or haven’t done much exercise in the late years. Luckily, research shows that you can increase your stamina and cardiovascular power with little as two workouts per week."

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Running backward into the Olympic Games? | SBS World News

Running backward into the Olympic Games? | SBS World News: "Backward running is the latest craze to hit the health and fitness world. After the seven-minute mile was recently cracked, advocates are campaigning for its inclusion in the 2020 Olympic Games. So what are the origins of this crazy sport? What are its benefits? And should you start training for the 2020 Olympics?"

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Olympics: Usain Bolt runs 9.63 to win 100 gold (with videos) - news-herald.com

Olympics: Usain Bolt runs 9.63 to win 100 gold (with videos) - news-herald.com: "LONDON (AP) — Lining up for the Olympic 100-meter final, Usain Bolt wrapped up his signature prerace preening by lifting a finger to his lips."

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Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half Marathon Training

Runner's World Big Book of Marathon and Half Marathon Training: " he Runner’s World Big Book of Marathon and Half-Marathon Training is the ultimate handbook for every runner, from beginner to seasoned veteran! Inside you’ll find foolproof training plans to get you ready for the race, efficient workouts that minimize wasted effort,
smart tips to drop pounds, plus thousands of useful tips and bits of insider advice from those gurus of distance running at Runner’s World magazine."

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To stay cool when running, 'wear your water' - Yahoo! OMG! Philippines

To stay cool when running, 'wear your water' - Yahoo! OMG! Philippines: "As track and field events heat up London's Olympic Stadium on Friday, it's likely runners are getting inspired to ramp up their summer workouts. How to stay cool in sizzling temps? Wear your water, says fitness blog FitSugar. "

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No hurry but running a real rush | Stuff.co.nz

No hurry but running a real rush | Stuff.co.nz: "The Hawera no Hurriers was formed in 2010 after friends asked keen runner, Denise Mellish, to teach them how to take up the sport."

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Tips for Training for a Distance Run | Healthland | TIME.com

Tips for Training for a Distance Run | Healthland | TIME.com: "Has cheering for Team USA this Olympics season inspired you to go for gold in your own distance event? Here in New York City, we’re seeing more and more fitness fans and amateur athletes — including a few staffers from TIME’s own offices — hitting the pavement, training for big road races in the fall."

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Running still popular, but with adjustments

Running still popular, but with adjustments: "When asked if the running craze has dissipated in the last few years, some Southern Illinoisans associated with sports fitness had one answer: Hardly."

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