All Entries For running
Refueling on the Run
For runners who spend more than an hour in training, consuming a refueling source during your run can help you avoid hitting the wall as you deplete your glycogen stores.
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The Importance of Hard/Easy Days for Runners
Taking a hard/easy approach to running allows you to progress as a runner while lessening your risk for overuse injuries.
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How Running Surfaces Impact Your Running Form
By varying your running surfaces from time to time, you may be able to avoid overuse injuries as you build your endurance to becoming a more efficient runner.
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SparkPeople Members Take on Seattle
If you would have told me 5 1/2 years ago I would be traveling across the country to run with people I met on the internet I would not have believed it--but I did just that.
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Please Put the Cell Phone Down When Driving
Cell phone use while driving does not mix as I found out during a run earlier this week, when a driver came within inches of hitting me while talking on her cell phone.
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Running Inconveniences Part 3
Many runners have experienced shin splints at least once in their running careers, but just by making some small alterations in their training can help offset the risk.
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Running Inconveniences Part 2
This is the second in a series of blogs discussing some of the more common running inconveniences and what you can do to prevent them.
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Part 2: Think You're Too Big to Run? Think Again
KARVY09 is back with Part 2 of her popular blog series on learning to love running--even when you think you're too big. No excuses!
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Running Inconveniences Part 1
Running injuries go beyond the scope of knees and hips, many times the smallest inconveniences can sideline a runner if proper preventive measures are not taken.
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Weathering the Storm to Run My First Half Marathon
On Sunday, Stepfanie ran her first half marathon--amid thunderstorms. She refused to let Mother Nature get her down.
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Do You Follow Good Running And Walking Etiquette?
I always seem to notice things other runners do that get on my nerves. I think there's a basic code of etiquette all runners (and walkers) should follow.
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7 Tips to Make Your Race Day Better
Race day is closing in and you are not too sure what to do to make the most of your experience. Read how to make your race day the best it can be.
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Who Dat Sparkers Take on the Mardi Gras Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half-Marathon
Spark members traveled across the United States and Canada to run and walk a race of a lifetime. Come share the journey with us.
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SparkPeople Members Take on New Orleans
On Sunday SparkPeople members from around the country converge on the Crescent City to run in the Mardi Gras Half and Full Marathon. Read their stories on how they got there.
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Think You're Too Big to Run? Think Again
Since joining SparkPeople, Kristina has taken up running and dropped from 279 pounds to 212 pounds--and she's still going. She shares her secrets in a light-hearted blog!
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