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Adidas “Runners Yeah We’re Different” Ads
Adidas did a marvelous job creating scenes that all runners can appreciate. Adidas ad campaign “Runners, Yeah We’re Different” ran from 1999-2000, and won recognition within the advertising community. via Pat Price
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Natasha Herting Pre-ING Miami Half Marathon Run
@ 5:15 p.m. I ran over to meet Natasha at 5th & Poplar; 2 miles from my front door. @ 5:30. We took off southwest…checkout the straight line from E Morehead to Kenilworth… I stopped my watch while in traffic, and never restarted it until Picassos on East…no biggie. After the sun went down the […]
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Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Tis the season to add a few extra pounds to that lean frame of yours. It happens to everyone, holiday parties, travel, nasty weather; all evils that throw off your routine. There is hope. According to Runners World, just 20 minutes of activity can keep you fit. Short Tempo Run Grab your watch and your […]
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Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon Runners
With Charlotte’s Thunder Road Marathon 2010 – Amica Insurance Half Marathon in the books, I wanted to congratulate a few friends that are runners in Charlotte; these runners are also active on Twitter, so follow them for updates. Jordan Kinley captured 1st place in the full marathon again this year, with an impressive time of […]
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SunTrust Richmond Marathon Reflection
Dubbed “America’s Friendliest Marathon”, the SunTrust Richmond Marathon surely lived up to its name. With the sun shinning, marathoners were off promptly at 8am. During the first few miles, runners got comfortable and settled into pace. Around mile 6 we descended towards the James River. Before crossing the small bridge, a large crowd cheered us though, what an awesome party zone. The […]
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Richmond Marathon – Let the taper begin
My last long run is officially done! Since the end of August, I have been training hard for Richmond Marathon on November 13th. There is a special goal behind all of the hard work… to achieve a Boston Qualifier (BQ). Granted this is only my second marathon, the goal is realistic. The training approach for […]
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Steps per minute
What is the ideal number of steps per minute, regardless of your pace? The correct answer is 180 steps. Proper running form makes you a more efficient runner. Not only will your turnover improve, but your landing shock will decrease, causing less damage to your legs. Next time you are out running, try this simple […]
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Baked Acorn Squash Stuffed With Fruit
With Fall approaching, all farmer’s markets and grocery stores will have a lot of squash available. Looking for a good baked acorn squash recipe can be tough. Here is a great recipe that is fun and combines major flavor. 4 servings Preheat the over to 325°F. Grease a baking pan large enough to hold the […]
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Asics Gel-Speedstar 4 Review
Over the last few years, my mid-long distance race shoe has been the Asics Gel Nimbus. As the fall marathon season approaches, I decided to break conformity and find a lighter/faster distance shoe. I read a lot of good things about the Speedstar-4’s, and decided to buy a pair as Runningwarehouse.com had the Speedstar’s on […]
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Summer Running Tips
Summer running can be quite challenging, as there are so many elements that change the running experience. When the humidity level is high, your body struggles to cool itself. Your body attempts to cool down by pumping blood to the external surface of the body, depleting blood levels in the muscles, internal organs, and the […]