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Ultimate Running Shoe Buying Guide

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Do you need shoes for stability, for long runs, with cushioning or without? Here's a quick guide to help you choose the right running shoes for your needs.
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Why Wearing Reflectors Can Save Your Life

Monday, May 11th, 2009

There are too many people that walk along the road at night and don't wear the appropriate clothing. For safety reasons, it's important that walkers wear bright colored clothing so that drivers can see them.
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All About the Dipsea Running Race in Mill Valley California

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

The Dipsea race in Mill Valley is a fantastic tradition dating all the way back to 1905, making it the oldest trail race in America and the second oldest continuous foot race in America. Mill Valley's Dipsea race is an intense trail run that winds 7.4 miles over a gorgeous, but steep and hilly, terrain. The race is run every year on the second Sunday in June, and there is a very unique one of a kind "handicap" system that allows winners of all genders and ages. The fastest time is always honored, but that doesn't always translate to first place.
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How To Pick Bras For Female Runners?

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Runners always have to deal with motions. Therefore, normal bras will not work well for you. Bras for female runners are often neglected when you think of professional running. However, they play a very important role, which you cannot deny. In this article, we are going to give you some tips for choosing a good bra for your running exercise.
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The Best 10K Runner Workouts

Friday, February 20th, 2009

However, if you are looking to improve your time, or aiming for a particular finishing time, then choosing the best 10K workouts will make all the difference.
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Olympic False Start Rule May be Unfair

Friday, February 20th, 2009

In international sprinting, false starts are automatically called if an athlete's foot leaves the blocks before a threshold of 100 milliseconds (1/10th of a second) after the firing of the gun. Automatic pressure sensors in the blocks make this determination. The IAAF decided upon this threshold in the belief that humans cannot react to an auditory stimulus in less than 1/10th of a second.
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Improving Distance Running With Strength Training

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

If you are a long distance runner than you want to make sure that your exercise training program is as complete as possible in order to keep your body in peak running condition. Of course distance running can be improved by actually running long distances on a daily basis, however not everyone has time to run 20 kilometers a day to keep up their pace. So then what else can a runner do to truly go the distance, when they're short on time?
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New York City Marathon Magnificent

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Inspiring performances on November 4, 2007 contributed to a classic New York City Marathon. Run on a crisp autumn Sunday, a record 39,085 runners took their positions on Staten Island.
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How to Train for Your First Marathon

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Many people are interested in running and completing a marathon or half marathon but they don't know how to go about getting started. You would be surprised at just how simple it is to start running and to even enjoy it and benefit from it in untold ways. Running is a great pastime that will help you stay in shape and will even help you learn some motivational techniques that will help you in other aspects of your life.
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How To Run Safely

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

Susan was a slave to her schedule. Rain or shine, she laced on her running shoes and set out on her daily jog. She left at the same time, ran the same route, and arrived home at the same time.
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