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Mental Tricks to Get You Through a Tough Run

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Sometimes a run feels hard from the start—maybe you didn't sleep well the night before or you've had a stressful day at work. Other times, the difficulty sneaks up on you. Things started out okay, but now you're barely halfway through and…
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Walking Is Sometimes Faster than Running Uphill

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There was a time, in my younger days, when I thought I would never walk during a run. I abandoned that philosophy about two-thirds of the way up a mountain in Slovenia, where I was competing in the 2010 World Mountain Running Championships.…
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4 Unique Pre-Run Warm Up Activities

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If you're a regular runner, you know the importance of warming up before you go out. Warming up allows your muscles and body to wake up. The stretching and light activities help your body get used to being active. The benefits you receive…
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How to Dress for Cold Weather Running

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Cold weather doesn't mean that you have to banish yourself to the treadmill all winter long. Thanks to new technology in winter running clothes, runners no longer have to trudge through outdoor winter runs wearing lots of heavy and…
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Runners, Injuries & Nutrition

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Runners get injured. Seems like it’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles tendonitis, or a pulled muscle, the questions arise: What can I eat to recover faster? Would more vitamins be helpful? What about…
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Why Don’t Runners’ Knees Fail More Often?

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First, the bad news. A sophisticated new model shows that if you start running at age 23 and put in less than two miles a day, there’s a 98 percent chance that your knees will fail by the age of 55. Now, the good news: that doesn’t actually…
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Five Ways to Reduce Recovery Time Between Runs

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One of the best ways to get exercise without having to commit to heavy equipment or changing gym schedules is running. Running has numerous health benefits. However, it's easy to feel worn out and sore after a long run. Whether you're a…
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Prevent and Treat Common Summer Skin Rashes

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Trail runners and hikers may love to experience Colorado's great outdoors. But there are also a variety of skin ailments that can develop. To help prevent and treat common summer rashes and other skin issues, board-certified dermatologist…
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