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How to Strengthen Your Knees If You Have Aches and Pains from Running

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Beginners, Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Work Outs
Written By: ASHLEY MATEO

Running does not increase your risk of developing osteoarthritis in your knees, but you do need strong legs to stay healthy. It’s hard to talk to non-runners about running without having them ask the inevitable question, “What about your knees?” It makes sense: The repetitive impact of running can be tough on your lower body, and […]

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7 Health Benefits of Jogging Regularly

Article added June 15, 2020 Categories Beginners, Featured Beginners, Health, Training
Written By: ASHLEY MATEO

A mellow pace doesn’t exclude you from the physical, mental, and emotional perks of aerobic exercise. The word “jogging” sometimes gets a bad rap in the running world. It’s become a word that means something less serious than “running.” As one fan of jogging on staff described it: It’s like running but without expectation. For […]

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Six-week beginner 5K training plan

Article added June 4, 2020 Categories Beginners, Beginners Training, Featured Training, Race Training, Training
Written By: RUNNER'S WORLD EDITORS

A basic 5K schedule that assumes you don’t run at all yet, and is designed to get you round comfortably, probably with a few short walk breaks Short and snappy, 5K races are the perfect distance for beginners targeting a first race, but an equally satisfying target for a speed-demon with more racing experience. Want […]

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26 Household Items That Double As Workout Equipment

Article added May 4, 2020 Categories Beginners, Beginners Training, Featured Training, Shoes and Gear, Training, Training Essentials, Work Outs

Towels, backpacks, MILK BOTTLES, and more can help boost your fitness at home. With much of the world sheltering in place, our normal exercise routines have had to undergo a few changes. While running is still a great way to keep our fitness up (as long as you do it safely and alone if going […]

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