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5 Toxic Ingredients To Avoid In Beauty Products

Runners know that to get the best out of your body, you have to put the best into your system. Sure, your kitchen is stocked with healthy fruits and veggies—but what about your bathroom cabinet? It’s...

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Which Type of Massage Is Best For You?

Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point— which rubdown is best for runners? Proof you can have too much of a good thing: Search for a massage therapist, and the options are likely overwhelming. It’s not...

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Culinary Curatives: 4 Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

*Content courtesy of Triathlete.com Athletes are skipping the over-the-counter meds in favor of natural (and tasty!) anti-inflammatory ingredients. If you think all-natural treatments are nothing more...

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Are You Overtrained?

“There’s a thin line between training and overtraining,” says Steve Magness, cross-country coach at the University of Houston and author of The Science of Running. “We want to stay on the right side...

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Want To Stay Injury-Free? Here’s How.

  4 Ways To Stay Injury-Free Are you prone to minor or major running injuries that require time off. These 4 simple guidelines can keep you healthy. Be Consistent. Large fluctuations in training give...

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4 Big Lies About Running And The Real Truth Behind Them

Illustration by Emma Hanquist Illustration by Emma Hanquist You’ve likely heard running will degrade your joints or pregnant runners should cut back on mileage. There are lots of commonly accepted...

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4 More Running Lies—And The Real Truth

Illustration: Emma Hanquist You’ve likely heard running will degrade your joints or pregnant runners should cut back on mileage. There are lots of commonly accepted beliefs about running—many of which...

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Don’t Believe These 5 Common Running Lies

  Illustration: Emma Hanquist You’ve likely heard running will degrade your joints or pregnant runners should cut back on mileage. There are lots of commonly accepted beliefs about running—many of...

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Running Lies Our Readers Have Heard

SAY WHAT?!? Readers weigh in on the craziest running claims they’ve come across. “My grandmother, bless her heart, took me aside one day and said it was impossible for female runners to get pregnant.”...

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Who Wears Short Shorts?

*Courtesy of Comeptitor.com Columnist Susan Lacke bemoans the disappearance of inseams. Earlier this week, a running apparel company e-mailed me to see if I wanted to review some samples of their...

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Out There: Social Anxiety

*Courtesy of Comeptitor.com I have traveled the world with little more than a passport and a backpack. I have eaten scorpions and held a boa constrictor. I signed up for an Ironman triathlon without...

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3 High Altitude Getaways That Can Improve Your Running

The higher the mountain, the sweeter the air—so goes the sentiment for plenty of top-ranked elite runners. Thanks to the theory that training in high elevation benefits performance, many Olympic...

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These High Altitude Destinations Are Our Dream Vacations

The higher the mountain, the sweeter the air—so goes the sentiment for plenty of top-ranked elite runners. Thanks to the theory that training in high elevation benefits performance, many Olympic...

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Make The Most Of High Elevation Runs With These Tips

Thinking about a trip to a high altitude environment? Though there is not enough scientific evidence to fully understand if (or how) altitude training truly impacts performance, proponents of up-high...

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5 Tips To Conquer Any Beach Run

Illustration: Rinee Shaw “Running on the beach is a perfect way for runners to get in touch with their bodies,” says Dr. Mark Cucuzzella of West Virginia University School of Medicine. Sand running...

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How To Fit In Workouts With Your Kids

Vacationing with youngsters can make it challenging to squeeze in a workout. If you’re finding it tough to follow your 10K training plan while traveling, try these active substitutes instead. See the...

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Your Running Gear Packing List For A Long Weekend

Make a list of what you want to bring on your trip before you start packing. Nothing is worse than realizing you forgot your running shoes! A list will also help you think about what you don’t need:...

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Balance Out Weekend Indulgences With These Activities

  Treat Yourself It’d be a shame to visit Maine and not eat a lobster roll or to pass through France without enjoying a few crepes. Vacation is a chance to indulge. To balance out tasty treats, choose...

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How To Safely Run Through Mud, Snow and Ice

Don’t let fear of falling keep you away from nature’s wonders. With just a few tweaks, runners can reduce their risk of injury while speeding over every sort of surface. Surface: Mud The slip and...

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1 In 3 Females Experience ‘The Pee Problem’

*Courtesy of Competitor.com Five words I never thought I’d write in this column: Sometimes I pee my pants. It’s not a massive problem, but it’s a problem nonetheless—sometimes, I’ll go for a run, and...

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