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Top types of annoying runners
While we usually enjoy everyone we run with, sometimes you come across that "one" runner that just seems a little (or more) annoying. We've compiled our top types of the most annoying types of runners. ...
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How old is too old for a marathon?
Well, 94-year old Harriette Thompson answered that question this weekend at the San Diego Rock n Roll Half Marathon, becoming the oldest finisher surrounded by her sons and fellow Team in Training team mates. She's also the older official Marathon finisher, having...
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Ten things that non-runners say that drive runners crazy
We all have those non-running friends, family members or co-workers that seem to have the knack of saying the most annoying statements to us about running. How many of these have you heard? 10. "Doesn't running ruin your knees?" Nope. If fact my knees have never felt...
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Run if you want to keep muscle as you age
Want to stay strong as you get older? Let's face it, the toughest competitor to run against is Father Time. And as we age, the race against Father Time gets harder and harder. But there's hope and a real benefit to getting out of bed and lacing up those running shoes...
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Is running contagious?
Can you catch the running bug? There may be a benefit to being a “social” runner versus a solo runner as far as a recent research article publishing in the journal of Nature. There’s a lot of jokes about runners and other endurance athletes that post their workouts...
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Boston Marathon Trivia
The 121st running of the Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday April 17th, 2017. We felt it appropriate to share some fun and interesting trivia facts about the Boston Marathon. We have complled a long list of Boston Marathon trivia and we are back with more Boston...
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The 121st running of the Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday April 17th, 2017. We felt it appropriate to share some fun and interesting trivia facts about the Boston Marathon. We have complled a long list of Boston Marathon trivia so today we will start off with a...
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Best Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome can literally be a pain-in-the-butt. The piriformis muscle is one of the deeper muscles in the hip and typcially presents as pain either in the buttock or pain that radiates from the buttock into the lower leg. Piriformis Syndrome is a unusual...
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The Best Exercises For Runners With Achilles Tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis can be a frustrating chronic calf and foot injury for many athletes. While determining the cause of the Achilles tendonitis is important from a biomechanical standpoint (as well as to prevent recurrence of the calf injury), it is also important to...
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Plantar Fascia Stretches For Heel Pain
A 2006 study from the University of Rochester found that specific plantar fascia stretching exercises helped to improve pain and function in people suffering with chronic plantar fasciitis. These plantar fasiciitis stretches for heel pain were found to be more...
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