February 2011
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Stretches before running have no impact on... →
Interesting. I guess there’s no need to debate about whether or not to stretch after all?
Runners who usually stretched and were assigned to the no-stretch group had a 40 percent increased risk of injury, while non-stretchers who were randomized to the stretch group had a 30 percent increased injury risk.
The most common injuries were groin pulls, foot and ankle injuries, and ...
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It's my runniversary!
I had wanted to try running for the longest time before I actually got the guts to get started. See, before I’d gotten pregnant, I was fairly active. I’d tried my hand at some sports but I was never good at sticking to them.
When I was still thinking about what to do to get healthier, I wasn’t fat, but I wanted to feel fitter and stronger. I knew that I didn’t want to...
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“Running reminds me that there is more to me than what is readily apparent much...”
– Kristin Armstrong, author and runner
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The Year of Magical Running: One Belgian Man, 365... →
This man is AH-MAZING!
As a child, Stefaan Engels was diagnosed with asthma and told not to exert himself. Instead, the now 49-year-old Belgian started to run. A lot. But Engels needed a new challenge. So he decided to run 365 consecutive marathons over the course of a year, a new world record.
fitter-than-choc asked: I'm new to running too, but I'm falling in love with it. I like how it makes me feel strong and gives me confidence! Do you have any running tips?
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Condura Skyway Marathon 10K
I conquered two flyovers last Sunday and it felt great. I didn’t get to set a new PR but I enjoyed every exhausting bit of the race.
Assembly time for 10K runners was 5 am. My sister generously offered to drive me, so we left the house a little after 4:30 and got there just a little after 5. The emcee gave some last-minute reminders then fired the gun at exactly 5:30.
I started out too...
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Memo to the Driver Who Flipped Me the Bird →
Fortunately, this has never happened to me, although I can understand why the author was so affected by this encounter.
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Killer Caterpillars: The Ultimate All-in-One... →
From Coach Jenny of Runner’s World.
They’re versatile and can be used to loosen up before a strength routine or after a run. They’re fun because you are actively engaged in remembering what comes next. And they’re functional in that they lengthen and stretch the hamstrings, calves and low back, and strengthen and stabilize your shoulders and core. Try them. You just...
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“If you can’t excel with talent, triumph with effort.”
– Dave Weinbaum, businessman, writer and part-time comic
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