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The Benefits Of Interval Training
Interval training is a very important aspect of any workout schedule. Without interval training, competitive runners would hit a plateau and stop getting any faster, and people trying to lose weight would reach their own plateau where no more pounds...
2010-06-06 13:46:07

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Can Treadmills Help With Running Speed?
Treadmills are very handy for speed work, particularly popular among athletes who are short on available training time, but there has to be a balance between indoor sessions and outdoor sessions if you truly want to see gains on the open road. The...
2010-05-20 02:52:37

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Running Training – Tempo Run
Tempo runs are an important part of any competitive runner’s training schedule. Here are some frequently asked questions about how to integrate them into your own workouts. What is a tempo run? A tempo run, according to the Merriam-Webster...
2010-05-20 02:43:33

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Warmup Routine For A 5k Race
The 5K is an interesting race in that it is not a sprint but it is also not very long. It is definitely not a race you want to be getting warmed up in because by the time you are warm the race will be nearly over. In this article I am going to discuss...
2010-05-16 23:02:50

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6 Inspirational Books About Running
Books are a great way to find some coaching without having to break your bank account wide open, and can provide the inspiration that you need to get out of the door every day. You can find works of fiction, collections of quotes, how to manuals,...
2010-05-10 00:24:44

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Running Training – The Benefits Of Explosive-strength Training
Background It has been suggested that including a specific type of strength training, explosive-strength training, used simultaneously with endurance running training may result in some improvements in the performance of endurance...
2010-05-07 03:25:16

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What Are Electrolytes?
Electrolytes are chemical substances that become ions (positively or negatively charged) in solution and acquire the ability to conduct electricity. They are present in the human body and the right balance is essential for cells and organs to function...
2010-05-06 21:34:25

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Is A Visit to a Doctor Required When You Get Injured?
When you get hurt during training, should you self-diagnose your injuries, or should you go to visit a doctor? The first thing you need to determine is what resources are available to you, both in terms of what sort of insurance coverage you have and...
2010-05-06 10:26:13

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What Happens To You When You Run?
When you go for a run, you are ripping and tearing the fibers in your muscles. The act of working out refers to the process of damaging your body so that you can temporarily make it weaker. Once your body has been weakened, it will do its very best to...
2010-04-25 07:27:25

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Optimal Meal Frequency
We all know that food is our main source of energy and it is necessary for us to eat regularly to stay healthy, but how often should we eat to get the most out of evey meal we consume? If you only eat 2 large meals throughout the day, then your body is...
2010-04-25 07:08:27

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Running Training – The Importance Of Recovery And Variety
Running is an activity that can sometimes be physically demanding. It can take a day or two or three for your body to recover from a single workout, during which time your body is busy repairing and rebuilding the tears in your muscles. If you work out...
2010-04-25 03:38:28

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Running Training – Hydration
Your body is made up mostly of water, and you require plenty of water in order to break down your food and process it into a form that your body can absorb for fuel.  The easiest way to stay hydrated is to drink water on a consistent basis throughout...
2010-04-25 01:33:51

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Running Training – Should You Eat Before And After A Run?
Some people can eat and then immediately begin working out without any trouble, while other people will suffer from severe cramps if they eat anything within a few hours of running training. Eating a heavy meal just before a workout is not recommended...
2010-04-25 01:18:15

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Run First Thing in the Morning Before a Race
Most people will warm up an hour to 30 minutes before they race. They may walk the course, or go out for a jig jog to get loosened up and warm enough to stretch. This is normally a good idea and I do not want to in any way discourage this practice. In...
2010-04-08 23:12:49

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What is a Taper and Why Should You Schedule a Taper Before Your Goal Race
You will often hear runners and other endurance athletes discuss a concept known as tapering for a race. What is a taper? Why is a taper important? In non-athletic pursuits, a taper (as it relates to us) is defined as a gradual diminution of thickness,...
2010-04-06 09:23:53

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Running Training – Should You Train In Hot Weather
Many runners wonder if training in hot conditions is beneficial in terms of race performance. This is a question that at present time is important for many runners and it’s created a kind of problem for many people.  Runners are trying to decide on...
2010-04-03 23:50:28

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Running Training – Pre-Race Workout
It’s the weekend and you are only 1 day away from race day.  You feel fresh and ready to take on the challenge that awaits you tomorrow. Trying to decide on whether to go out for a run or take the day off?  Should you actually go out and just do a...
2010-04-03 20:48:23

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Structuring Your Training Season – For Runners
Runners often have difficulty structuring a season because they do not really know where to start. It can be a foreboding task when you are six months out from a target race and looking to structure your season in order to meet your goals but as you...
2010-03-29 19:55:59

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Egg Sandwiches Are a Great Post-Run Breakfast
Egg sandwiches are a great post-run breakfast. They provide a good mix of protein and carbohydrates that your muscles need to properly recover, they help give you the energy to carry yourself through lunch, and they are very tasty. You may think that...
2010-03-27 20:04:04

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Pace Yourself at the Start of a Race
How fast do you run at the start of a race? No matter how well you do everything else during a race, there are very few things that can affect how well you finish as how well you start. Ask any runner and at one point or another, somebody has probably...
2010-03-22 19:13:25


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