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Runners World has interviewed 15 Olympians to learn what tips and tricks give them the edge over their competitors. While most of us are lucky to receive a medal from a local race, let alone an Olympic medal, it doesn’t hurt to see what works for the pro’s. Because after all, aren’t we all after [...]
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I don’t know about you but I cannot wait until the Olympics kick off next Thursday 8-8-08. I have always enjoyed watching the best athlete’s in the world come together to defy all of our wildest expectations. I think now that i’m a bit older (I was only 20 years old when that went to [...]
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Running on the road is heading to our Nation’s capitol for it’s next installment. I’m flying up to DC next weekend to attend my cousin’s wedding in Alexandria and have added some extra time into my stay so I can see the sights by foot! Know of any great spots that I should see? Run [...]
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Not to toot my own horn but I am so proud of what I’ve accomplished this week! I met up with the Run Club on Monday night for our weekly 10k run and hit a PR for that distance, 52:08, a solid minute and a half faster than the same course on the previous week. [...]
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Race season is quickly approaching! The kick off event of the fall is the Track Shack Celebration of Running 5k in Orlando, Florida. I am so excited to reach a new PR! Here are the details: When: August 17, 2008 Time: 5k starts at 7:30 am (but from expereience make sure you get there by [...]
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I feel so much more confident tonight! I met up with the Y Run Club again this evening for their 6 mile run and had a much better run that i did 2 weeks ago. I maintained an average pace of 8:36 and was able to finish the 6.2 mile course in 53:30. The same [...]
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Since I have started running outdoors, on the pavement, I have become somewhat “anti-treadmill”. I guess you could say I felt above the idea of running in place, inside, watching TV. It felt like cheating to me really. Being one with the road, nature, other runners, it all felt right and made me really enjoy calling [...]
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Yes, you read that title right, “ruin a marathon”….but not me, this guy who wrote this hilarious article for The Onion. If you have completed any road race you will really appreciate reading this, he basically details a lengthy training program that focuses on ways to ruin peoples marathon experience….let’s hope none of us ever [...]
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