Sunday, December 16, 2012

Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners | Active.com

Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Runners | Active.com: "What to give the runner or runners you hold near and dear to your heart can be a challenge, particularly if they've participated in the sport for many years. Of course, runners can always use a new pair of shoes or the latest training gadget, but if you're looking for something a little more personal, these gift ideas might be what you're looking for. Bonus: You don't have to go to the mall to find them."

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Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training | Active.com

Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: 3 Things to Know About Treadmill Training | Active.com: "The rain is pelting down, hail slices through the night air like bullets, and the cracks of thunder and flashes of lightening set the backdrop for any great horror movie. The sounds of your footfalls are lost in the chaos, but the miles ticked off aren't done on the slick pavement, but rather, in an indoor haven on the treadmill."

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Holiday Runs to Add to Your Race Calendar | Active.com

Holiday Runs to Add to Your Race Calendar | Active.com: "What better way to get a head start on your 2013 fitness goals then sign up for a holiday run?"

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Carbo Loading For Half-Marathons and Marathons - YouTube

Carbo Loading For Half-Marathons and Marathons - YouTube: ""

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Running Shoe Lacing Techniques « katieRUNSthis

Running Shoe Lacing Techniques « katieRUNSthis: "When most runners purchase their running shoes from a specialty running store (You are not still shopping at those big box sporting goods stores, are you?) they are already cross-laced and ready to go. Or are they? Did you know there are different ways that you can lace your shoes to make them more comfortable or to help customize your shoes for your feet? Here are some of the more common shoe lacing patterns that help combat some common shoe issues. I tried to find the brightest shoe laces on the brightest pair of shoes I own so that you could see easier."

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find.your.motivation | Running Tips: Wear spandex shorts under your...

find.your.motivation | Running Tips: Wear spandex shorts under your...:

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Run Less, Lose More | Women's Health Magazine

Run Less, Lose More | Women's Health Magazine: "f you walk into a gym anywhere in America, you'll see rows of women sweating it out on treadmills. Stop in again months later, and many of those same women won't look that much slimmer, despite the countless hours they've spent pounding away on that moving belt."

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

How To Breathe When Running | Complete Running Network

How To Breathe When Running | Complete Running Network: "How to breath properly while running’ is one of the most searched for topics here at Complete Running. This article contains tips and video to show you the correct way to breathe while running."

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On Staten Island, an Experience Deeper Than a Marathon - NYTimes.com

On Staten Island, an Experience Deeper Than a Marathon - NYTimes.com: "We are members of a particular club: the would-be runners of the 2012 New York City Marathon. Each of us among the 47,000 has a story of how we trained to make it – almost – to the starting line. "

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Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com

Running in Reverse - NYTimes.com: "Backward running, also known as reverse or retro running, is not as celebrated as barefoot running and will never be mistaken for the natural way to run. But a small body of science suggests that backward running enables people to avoid or recover from common injuries, burn extra calories, sharpen balance and, not least, mix up their daily routine."

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Duo to Run 125 Miles for Charity at Energy Fitness - Smithtown, NY Patch

Duo to Run 125 Miles for Charity at Energy Fitness - Smithtown, NY Patch: "In support of Friends of Karen, an organization that helps children in the tri-state area diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses, two men will attempt to run 125 miles on the treadmills at Energy Fitness in St. James."

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