Runners, Yeah We're Different

Runners, Yeah We're Different: "In 1999 and 2000, Adidas ran a memorable ad campaign.  In my opinion, these are some of the greatest running shoe ads ever created.  Each one touches on something private I have experienced as a runner, something that a non-runner would probably appreciate. "

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Nancy Eckerson: Run for effective and efficient fitness gains - Fosters

Nancy Eckerson: Run for effective and efficient fitness gains - Fosters: "Research in the field of exercise science is booming and numerous studies are published monthly looking at all aspects of fitness and its impact on health. As a runner, if you run for the sport and competition then it is likely that general health benefits are secondary to your primary goals, particularly since a competitive runner exercises far more than the minimum required for good health. But if fitness or health is your primary reason to run, from a concrete goal to lose a certain amount of weight or a vague need to ‘get in shape’, then a couple of recent studies might peak your interest. One looks at the benefits of running versus walking for weight loss and the other at trying to determine the exercise frequency sweet spot – how often you may need to exercise to get the maximum health benefits.
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5 rules for new triathletes - CNN.com

5 rules for new triathletes - CNN.com: "The Fit Nation "6-Pack" is visiting the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida, this week to learn more about biking, swimming and running. Like many newcomers to the sport of triathlon, they've made some mistakes early on. This trip, halfway through the training, is about fixing those mistakes."

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How to start running by spease

How to start running by spease: "Many people who want to lose weight turn to running because it is by far the fastest way to burn lots of calories and lose weight. To lose weight you must burn more calories than you take in, it’s really that simple."

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Run your first mile, then a marathon! - YouTube

Run your first mile, then a marathon! - YouTube: ""

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Running Tips : How to Run Efficiently - YouTube

Running Tips : How to Run Efficiently - YouTube: ""

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Joggers complete the world's shortest fun run in just SEVEN seconds (and of course it was held in the UK's smallest park) | Mail Online

Joggers complete the world's shortest fun run in just SEVEN seconds (and of course it was held in the UK's smallest park) | Mail Online: "Nearly 400 did the 55-yard dash around Prince's Park in Burntwood, Staffs
Quickest time was seven seconds, longest still took less than a minute
Organisers hope Guinness will officially name it world's shortest fun run "

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Running at Night: The Latest Fitness Craze

Running at Night: The Latest Fitness Craze: "After Australia's still-healthy obsession with commando-style courses, now we have running events in night in UK. The names of these new events, dubbed "dark races", range from cute (the "Moonlight Flit"), to cheeky ("Wild Night Run") to frankly, a little scary ("Night Terror")."

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Reasons To Run Are Many - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

Reasons To Run Are Many - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register: "Editor's note: George Frazier, manager at CentreTown Fitness in Wheeling, and his staff will be providing a series of training articles leading up to the 37th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, scheduled for May 25 in Wheeling."

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Hundreds get down and dirty at Quest Fitness Mud Run - By Nick Roth - CapeGazette.com - Covering Delaware's Cape Region - Inland Bays, Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton, Dewey Beach, USA

Hundreds get down and dirty at Quest Fitness Mud Run - By Nick Roth - CapeGazette.com - Covering Delaware's Cape Region - Inland Bays, Atlantic Ocean, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton, Dewey Beach, USA: " Nearly 500 adventurous souls made their way off the beaten path to The Farm west of Milton April 29 to run in the third annual Quest Fitness Mud Run. This year's edition of the race featured a configured course with a few new obstacles that were guaranteed to get everyone dirty."

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Journal | AllTrails.com

Journal | AllTrails.com: "Hawaii is one of the most beautiful spots on the planet.  View-wise, it has everything from clear blue waters, to golden beaches, to lush rain forests, to high mountains, to volcanoes.  And for those of us who like views with a bit of elevation and don’t want the hassle of trying to evade the guard at the Haiku Stairs, Hawaii gives you the most bang for your buck with some spectacular short hikes.  While there are many more to choose from, here are some of my favorites - a Hawaiian sampler over four of the Islands: Oahu, Maui, Hawaii & Kauai. "

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Lower Mileage, Higher Intensity

Lower Mileage, Higher Intensity: "t's always been a bit of a runners' trait to brag about weekly mileage, but research is piling up that challenges the point of doing high volume, low intensity training.

To get fast and lo"

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