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• Running Fitness Tips

  Running is a great way to get and stay fit. Many people mistakenly believe that they cannot run. This feeling is often the result of common mistakes that beginning runners make. By avoiding these mistakes, and taking your time, you may… read more

• Marathon Diet Tips

  The marathon is a 26.2-mile running event. While many people are knowledgable about training tips, others are not so savvy about their diets. Sure, you are burning loads of calories when you're running 20 to 40 miles a week. However, l… read more

• Training Tips for a Half Marathon

  If you're an avid runner who enjoys challenging yourself while getting fit, then a half marathon could be just the thing for you. While not as difficult as training for a full marathon, a half marathon still requires weeks of preparati… read more

• How to Choose a Marathon

  Committing to race a full marathon, 26.2 miles, requires months of hard work and dedicated preparation. However, more people than ever are registering for marathons due to the joy of the race experience and satisfaction that comes with… read more

• How to Train for a Marathon

  Training to successfully complete the 26.2 miles of a full marathon requires months of faithful effort. Although there's no single program to suit the ability, needs and goals of every runner, following key concepts can help anyone cro… read more

• How to Eat Before Running a Marathon

  If this is your first marathon, you may think there are all sorts of complicated rules for getting ready. It's comforting to find out, from the time you make the momentous decision, that training has many facets, all based on common se… read more

• Best Marathons for Women Runners

  While female distance runners constantly prove they have the ability and confidence to conquer any marathon, there are a few events that are specifically tailored to the top women runners. Legendary female racers such as Paula Radcliff… read more

• Post-Marathon Recovery Tips

  An official marathon spans a distance of more than 26 miles. While runners generally spend about four months preparing mentally and physically for this exertion, they may not always pay a lot of attention to the post-marathon phase of… read more

• Training Tips for Half Marathon

  In a surprise victory, the forces of Athens routed the Persian forces of Darius I at the Battle of Marathon. The combination of exultant victory and fear of naval reprisal lead to one messenger, Pheidippides, being sent over the long m… read more

• Types of New Balance Running Shoes

  New Balance started out making arch supports and now makes shoes for a wide variety of sports, from walking and marathons to hiking and football. They are the only shoe manufacturer that still makes shoes in the United States. They als… read more

• Types of Heart Rate Monitors

  Recreational heart rate monitors were developed in the late '70s for athletes to use in their training regimens. They continued to be used for a wide variety of uses, including heart rate target training and calorie burning and weight… read more

• Build Stamina for a Triathlon

  The triathlon holds a special place in sports. It is not only a competitive event between the entrants, but in the minds of many, finishing a triathlon is about accomplishing a very challenging personal goal. If you have decided to tak… read more

• Information on Triathlon Training

  A triathlon is a race that consists of running, swimming and biking. Unlike marathons, which have a set distance, the distance varies for each part of a triathlon. Athletes use a variety of workouts when training for a triathlon. read more

• Central Illinois Running Clubs

  Whether you just started running or have a few marathons under the belt, a running club can help you meet new friends, training partners or run routes. Running clubs also provide a great opportunity for community involvement by volunte… read more

• 10 Best Things to Do in Bend, Oregon

  Bend has a diverse set of activities to choose from during your visit to Oregon. You can see the area from the road, trail, water or even the air. Cap off your day in downtown Bend, where there's plenty of food and music, and then head… read more

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