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The Perfect Running Shoe (Popularity:  )
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Although you may think that it is a myth made up by marketers to force you to spend more money than necessary, the truth is that the perfect running shoe really does exist. There are two important points that I want to make about running shoes. The first point is that it really does matter what kind of running shoes you buy. The second point is about how you can ...
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Strength Training Exercises For Runners (Popularity: )
http://www.coastalsportsmedicine.com
Weight training for runners, cyclists and other endurance athletes has an important role and place in the pre-season and in-season training programs and should not be an afterthought. In fact, many coaches use strength and weight training as an integral part of their yearly plan just like track interval workouts, long, slow endurance runs and hill repeats. You should approach strength training with the same preparatory building, periodization and recovery ...
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Muscle Cramps in Runners (Popularity: )
http://www.coastalsportsmedicine.com
Introduction
Muscle cramping is probably an inevitable experience for most runners and other endurance athletes and has to be one of the more common questions asked by patients in our sports medicine clinic. I'll cover the basics about the causes of the typical type of muscle cramps, as well review some of the medical literature regarding current concepts in treatment and prevention and try to explain some of the myths and ...
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Running - Gig Harbor and Northwest Christian Win Big at 2007 Washington State Championships (Popularity: )
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Gig Harbor Coach Patty Ley came close to winning both the girls and boys state titles in 4A competition at the Washington State Cross-Country Meet Saturday (11-3-07) at Sun Willows golf Course in Paso (WA).
Ley's girls team ran away from Eastlake to capture its 3rd consecutive state championship with 97 points, finishing 5-14-16-25-37. The Gig Harbor boys fell 4 points short of the title, won by Mead 108-112. The Tides ...
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A Guide To Running Shoes (Popularity: )
http://www.therunnersguide.com
Running Shoes
Having a good pair of running shoes is an important factor to making the sport enjoyable. The correct pair of running shoes can prevent injury and make your foot feel comfortable. Choose the wrong shoes, however, and the opposite can happen. If you want a great way to prevent injury, spend some time to choose the right shoe.
Specialty Stores For Running Shoes
It may be worthwhile to visit a store ...
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Sea Level and Peak Performance World Records (Popularity: )
Many world records in the Olympics and other sporting events happen at sea level. This is because there is more oxygen at sea level and it is easier to maintain peak performances. It gives an advantage to the human body.
Having been a track star in my past in California I had always competed and trained at sea level. The weather was good all year round and so I trained all ...
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Fitness: The Key To Great Running (Popularity: )
http://www.online-running-coach.com
Fitness
I have one simple and basic philosophy: get fit. Sounds easy enough, doesn't it? The problem is that most runners do not get FIT, I mean REALLY FIT. Let me explain this so you can see where I am coming from and why I suggest certain workouts. When I was coaching high school cross country, I had one runner, Christian who could run a 54 second 400, 1:59 800 and ...
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Marathon Training Guide - Why You Must Buy a Good One? (Popularity: )
http://www.marathon-training-authority.com
People set out to run their first marathon for all kinds of reasons. Maybe they are doing to reach a goal or maybe they are doing it because they simply want to. However, whatever the reason, you should treat running a marathon with the right amount of respect. Many who have attempted to run one before you failed because they did not do so. One of the best things you ...
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How to Prevent Running into a Bear (Popularity: )
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Some runners risk a greater chance of having a run-in with a bear than other runners. Knowing bears' habits, and your own running habits, can prevent a grizzly experience.
First, determine the likelihood of bear contact in your running environment. Do you prefer to trail-run in the woods? If you run on streets, is your neighborhood near wildlife or forest areas? If you run in known bear habitat, your chances of ...
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Fitness: The Key To Great Running (Popularity: )
http://www.online-running-coach.com
Fitness
I have one simple and basic philosophy: get fit. Sounds easy enough, doesn't it? The problem is that most runners do not get FIT, I mean REALLY FIT. Let me explain this so you can see where I am coming from and why I suggest certain workouts. When I was coaching high school cross country, I had one runner, Christian who could run a 54 second 400, 1:59 800 and ...
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