Training for Running with a Faster and More Experienced Friend

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Running can be a good way to exercise on your own, but it can be even better with company. Good conversation can distract your mind from the aches and pains of running and make the miles go quicker. Before you know it, you will have run further, and often faster, than you would on your [...]

The Fashion of Running

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I never particularly cared about my running attire. I just did what was sensible. For decades, that was pretty much the only rule-of-thumb a runner needed. That usually meant some simple shorts or cotton sweat pants and a t-shirt or tank top. It was really more about being comfortable than being fashionable. However, today, in [...]

Regular Rest Days for Running

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As most runners know, you get the best benefits from running regularly. The more days that you are out on your feet exercising, the fitter you will get. However, while some lucky people can run every day, most of us will end up injured. It is possible to just run every day until injury strikes, [...]

Top Five Benefits of Running

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All runners know that running is a great form of exercise that anyone can enjoy at any time. It is the most basic form of exercise and something that anyone can do anywhere or at any time. We all have our own reasons for running, but sometimes friends and family find it difficult to understand [...]

Running on Flat Surfaces vs Hills

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Hill running is much more challenging than running on flat surfaces and is a resistance workout.  Running up and down hills will help to improve your aerobic capacity quicker and increase the strength in your upper and lower body. You will also build more evenly balanced muscles as they are worked differently than when you [...]

Running in the Summer Heat

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As the warmer months approach, there are precautions that you can take to help prevent heat exhaustion and other heat-related illnesses from occurring. In the summer, rising temperatures make running much more strenuous and can be life-threatening. Luckily, steps can be taken to prevent heat-related problems and make sure that the summer is both enjoyable [...]

Running for Women

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Many women choose running as their favorite form of keeping fit. It’s an excellent form of exercise and has many benefits; it’s relatively cheap, can be carried out almost anywhere and provides a welcome break from juggling the daily grind of domesticity and duty. However, it’s important to be aware of some crucial differences facing [...]

Advantages of joining a running club

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Running clubs offer many benefits to both beginning and seasoned runners alike. Here, we outline just a few of the advantages that joining a running club can bring. Motivation and keeping to a regular schedule So, you’ve completed the 9-5 shift, it’s Tuesday and you’re about to leave the office. You haven’t been running since [...]

Running Injuries Happen A Lot In The Springtime

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It’s Springtime! It is also one of the most frequent times for running injuries to happen during the year. Dr. Kevin Plancher, a sports medicine specialist,in the NY Metro area, and winner of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Achievement Award, has some words of advice for antsy runners. “We see a lot of runners [...]

Are Runners Knees Inevitable?

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Does running really ruin your knees?  That’s like asking if food will make you sick.  The answer to both questions is: it depends. Other factors need to be considered. Whether it’s running or eating, one must ask about the frequency of the activity, the type of eating or running that is being done, and the [...]

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