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  • Health Benefits of Snowshoe Running

    When the weather gets cold and nasty and there's 3 feet of snow on the ground, it's easy to come up with excuses for not continuing your running program. Snowshoe running can help you continue your fitness program all year round. Snowshoe running offers the same benefits of walking and jogging and can help you control your weight, maintain muscular strength… read more

  • 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 find that running becomes a lifelong addiction. read more

  • Basic Running Safety

    Many individuals choose running as their primary method of exercise. Novice, intermediate and advanced runners should all follow basic running safety---such as injury prevention and environment awareness---to ensure a long, enjoyable lifetime of fitness. read more

  • How to Burn Fat by Running

    To loose one pound of fat you must expend 3,500 calories more than you consume. On average running expends about 100 calories per mile. If you want to lose weight, you might consider adding running to your weight-loss plan because it is one of the top energy-expending exercises. read more

  • How to Improve Speed on a 40-Yard Dash

    Running a faster 40-yard dash is key for athletes. You have a better chance of impressing coaches and scouts if you demonstrate outstanding sprinting ability. Of course, you will have to spend plenty of time working out in the months and weeks leading up to your speed trials. Increasing endurance and leg strength with plyometrics, weight training and running… read more

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  • Walking & Running for Exercise

    When it comes to exercise programs, nothing is easier than walking and running. In addition to being a great way to stay in shape and lose weight, walking and running are a wonderful way to meet new friends and see sights you'd miss dr… read more

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