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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