"Running helps me to cope" | News.com.au

"Running helps me to cope" | News.com.au: "Carrie Bickmore has a new outlook on life, and it's thanks to running. "I'm in a better mental state at the moment," Bickmore, 31, says on the phone from Melbourne, where she lives and works as one of the hosts of Channel Ten's The Project."

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10 Interval Training Mobile Apps To Download Right Now

10 Interval Training Mobile Apps To Download Right Now: "It's time to amp up the intensity. Circuit, HIIT and Tabata training produce killer results in little time. Circuit training involves moving from one workout directly to the next, HIIT is short bursts of intense exercise followed by quick rest and Tabata (a form of HIIT) is strictly 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of recovery for eight cycles. These workouts help burn fat, increase endurance and improve overall fitness."

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Time to go harder

Time to go harder: "From the excitement of the mass start to running through some of Sydney’s most iconic streets and then the chance to swap stories over a coffee down at the beach afterwards, it’s the biggest running party of the year."

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The nature and nurture of running for fitness | Reuters

The nature and nurture of running for fitness | Reuters: "Are modern men and women born to run, or must our 21st century bodies be carefully cross-trained to stay fit and healthy?"

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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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