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The Best Books for Runners

Article added March 12, 2020 Categories Featured Columns, Health, Motivation, Motivation Essentials, Training, Uncategorized

Written By: Christine Bucher and Andrew Dawson

From memoir to fiction, health to hope, here are some great reads about running. You’re probably taking at least some form of a break after your autumn racing season, whether it’s cutting back the mileage or some relaxation during the holidays. If so, it’s always nice to kick back and be entertained, inspired, motivated, or […]

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How Many of These Running Etiquette Rules Do You Know?

Article added March 10, 2020 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Training, Training, Training Essentials

Here’s how to deal with everything from an overly chatty training partner to farting on a group run—according to an expert. Lizzie Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, (the woman behind Etiquette, published in 1922 and numerous etiquette and advice columns) spends her days continuing her family legacy of writing about, talking about, and advising on etiquette. […]

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5 Training Tips to Help You Run Strong As You Age

Article added March 10, 2020 Categories Featured Training, Injury Prevention, Training

Written By: Jeremy Shore

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop running; you just have to run smarter. These five tips can help. For some, ageing creeps up so slowly that you barely even notice. For me, it was a lot like the time I ran full speed into a goalie while striking a soccer ball: It hit […]

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Our beginner half marathon training schedule

Article added February 13, 2020 Categories Beginners Training, Featured Training, Race Training, Training

Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

Build up gradually and you’ll be able to run faster than you ever thought you could Beginners who decide to challenge themselves with a half-marathon have a lot to juggle. They have to develop the endurance to run 21.2km (without overdoing it and getting injured), deal with new race-day logistics, and learn how to fuel up for […]

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How staying upbeat can speed up recovery

Article added February 12, 2020 Categories Featured Beginners, Featured Training

It’s time to think positive. Recovering quickly from a poor race may be more about attitude than ice baths. Research has shown that when we’re stressed, our bodies take longer to repair. In the study, 193 adults were given a tiny mouth wound under local anaesthesia. Those with symptoms of stress or […]

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