All Entries For running
What a Difference a Year Makes
Every successful SparkPerson who runs, climbs mountains, completes marathons or loses 100 pounds started somewhere—with a single step or a single pound.
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My Pity-Party Is Over--It's Time To Get Serious
My brief interaction with a fellow runner a few weeks ago changed my attitude about running at a time when I needed it the most.
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An Uphill Battle to Cross the Finish Line, But I Wasn't Alone
A runner? Me? Nope. At least, not until I had the support of my SparkPeople friends.
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When Things Don't Go as Planned, What Do You Do?
What do you do when you have an unexpected obstacle that gets in your way forcing you to change your plans? Do you ask others to help you or do you walk the journey alone?
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When Too Much Water Can Cause Problems for Runners
Many of us are aware of the dangers of dehydration, but did you know that for many endurance athletes too much of a good thing can have fatal consequences?
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Make Running Fun for Your Kids
Running is a great activity for people of all ages; but it can be especially beneficial in helping kids develop self-confidence and life-long healthy habits.
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Can You Get High from Running? New Research Says Yes!
My mood is often very different after a run than it was when I headed out the door. He jokes that running is my drug of choice, and now new research shows he might be right.
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Play Your Power Song to Go the Extra Mile
A power song can help you keep going when the going gets tough. Find out which song motivates Coach Nicole to push farther--and how it can help you, too.
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85% of Us Are Wearing the Wrong Workout Shoes--Are You Among Them?
When it came to workout shoes, I always chose style over support. What a mistake!
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Should A Female Athlete Have To Take a Gender Test?
You might be familiar with African runner Caster Semenya. She won the Womens 800m run at the World Championships last month, and now questions are being raised about her gender.
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Product Review: Nike+ (Plus) SportBand
The Nike Plus SportBand promises to calculate your pace, distance and calories burned while running. Does it work? Is it accurate? Find out!
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Want To Avoid Knee Problems? Start Running!
Although it's a common perception that running causes knee problems and will leave you hobbling around in your later years, does research support that idea? Not necessarily.
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I Found a Quick Fix for Motivation!
I've found a quick fix for motivation/body image issues! Want to know what it is?
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Overcoming Self-Doubt: How Do You Do It?
We've all had those times when we set a goal, start working toward it, and then begin to wonder if we're going to be successful. I've been experiencing a lot of that lately.
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If the Shoe Fits
Shoe are something many of us give little thought to, but when it comes to exercise, working out in the wrong shoe can lead to potential injury issues.
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