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What is Plogging and Why Should You Try It?

What is Plogging and Why Should You Try It?

As a runner, you’ve probably seen trash scattered across sidewalks, trails, and on the side of the road. Most people pass right by it and continue with their run—but what if you stopped to pick it up? That’s the idea...

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Setting the Perfect Pace for Your Next Race

Setting the Perfect Pace for Your Next Race

The horn blares and you blast off from the starting line. Feeling great, you pass by a bunch of runners in the first two miles of your half-marathon. But by mile seven, most of the runners you passed earlier in...

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Are You Making These Beginner Running Mistakes?

Are You Making These Beginner Running Mistakes?

Whether we like it or not, common running mistakes are a normal part of any runner’s journey. Ask any seasoned runner about their early running blunders and they’ll likely have more than one cautionary story to share. But you don’t...

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Are You Eating Right to Fuel Your Workouts?

Are You Eating Right to Fuel Your Workouts?

Thinking about taking your fitness to the next level? Before you begin logging extra miles or reaching for heavier weights at the gym, now is a good time to take a closer look at what you’re eating. Eating the right...

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How Much Exercise You Need to Get the Health Benefits

How Much Exercise You Need to Get the Health Benefits

Most of us have heard that exercise can improve our health. Lower risk of cancer and disease, better memory, and a longer lifespan are just a few of the vast amount of benefits that stem from regular physical activity. But...

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Embrace Summer Training

Embrace Summer Training

Let’s face it: running on the hottest days of summer can be brutal. High temperatures, chafing, heat rash, staying hydrated, sun burn and feeling exhausted early into a long run are common frustrations with hot weather training. Hot weather can...

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5 Reasons Outdoor Exercise is Better for Your Health

5 Reasons Outdoor Exercise is Better for Your Health

Here’s a staggering statistic: Average Americans spends 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of that time is spent sitting at work in front of a computer or sitting on the couch at home...

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Training for Your First Half Marathon? Here’s What You Should Know

Training for Your First Half Marathon? Here’s What You Should Know

After registering for your first half marathon, you may be wondering: what did I just get myself into? Don’t worry; you’ve picked the perfect distance. Running 13.1 miles is an intimidating, yet achievable goal for both beginner and experienced runners...

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Get the Benefits of Cardio with these Workouts that Don't Involve Running

Get the Benefits of Cardio with these Workouts that Don't Involve Running

Let’s face it: Running is fun, but sometimes you want to do something different but still get the calorie burn and sweat therapy. Get in a heart-pounding cardio workout, no matter how much equipment you have. Many of these workouts...

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