Will Your Motivation Get You to the Finish Line?

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Published March 15, 2010 at 4:40 a.m.

This weekend we had torrential downpours, high winds, and temperatures in the low 40s - not exactly ideal running conditions. Yet nearly 60 runners on the running team I coach showed up for our group long run on Saturday morning, ready to battle the elements and go the distance (some up to 20 miles) ... The majority of people would think that those runners were out of their minds for running in those conditions. I don't think they're crazy - I know they're motivated, and for the right reasons

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Course Certification - Episode #92

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Published March 14, 2010 at 3:11 p.m.

Course certification can be a bit complicated. In this podcast, I talk about getting a new 10k course certified for an upcoming race in Ashland, Virginia. Shamrock MarathonU.S. Track and Field course certification infohttp://arunnerd.blogspot.com/Music by Andy Ace Trance PodcastMusic by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller’s PenmachineRich from the Woodlands, TX ran in the [ ... ] ...

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Mental Toughness - Rerun of Episode #10

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Published March 14, 2010 at 2:25 p.m.

This show was originally posted a while back but some of the information holds true today. I’ve posted this show again for two of my current marathon training partners as they get ready to run their first marathon in Virginia Beach, Virginia.The song “Frejas Breakdown” is by the Freja Bluegrass Band (courtesy of music.podshow.com). Other [ ... ] ...

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RW Spring 2010 Trail Shoe Guide

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Published March 14, 2010 at 2:11 p.m.
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Spring is approaching and with it warm weather… and the usual Runner’s World trail shoe guide for 2010. 200 runners tested a long list of shoes and of those, RW Lab picked up those considered by them the best shoes for this upcoming trail running season. The nine shoes are: Adidas Response Trail 16, Brooks [ ... ] ... Rating: 0.0/ 10 (0 votes cast) ...

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Find Your Resolve -- Again

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Published March 12, 2010 at 5:39 a.m.

So how are your New Year's Resolutions going? Do you remember what you wanted to accomplish this year? If you've already given up on your resolutions, don't worry, you're in good company. Lack of motivation and time are the biggest reasons why people let their exercise goals get pushed aside. And if running more was among your resolutions, your plans may have been seriously derailed by the tough winter we've experienced in the U.S ... Spring is coming soon, and the start of a new season is a

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FUSION RUNNING LLC.

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Published March 5, 2010 at 12:00 a.m.

FUSION RUNNING LLC. Founded in Denver, Colorado in the home of the Rocky Mountains, as an advanced Trail & Urban Half and Full Marathon running ...

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Bad Marathon Time? Blame It on the Air

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Published March 2, 2010 at 9:41 a.m.

If you're looking for a fast marathon to run, here's one factor you may not have considered: air quality. A new study from the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that poor air quality may hinder women's marathon times. The study, led by researcher Linsey Marr, Ph.D., evaluated marathon race results, weather data and air pollutant concentrations in seven marathons over a period of 8 to 28 years. Researchers compared the top three male and female finishing times with the course record

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Race Organizing - 20 Miles in Ashland - Your Local Litter - Episode #91

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Published Feb. 27, 2010 at 7:48 p.m.

Hanover Arts and Activities CenterShamrock MarathonRun With Me - Cindy’s blogLazy Bones Running - Christina’s blogMusic by Garageband, U.S. Marine Band and Derek Miller’s PenmachineRichard’s Austin Half Marathon Report:I had a fun race. The weather was perfect…about 35 at the start and sunny. It warmed up into the 40s during the run. The start was [ ... ] ...

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Tastier Carbo-loading Options

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Published Feb. 27, 2010 at 6:56 a.m.
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If you're training for a half or full marathon, you most likely have been adding more pasta to your diet, especially for your pre-long run meals. Pasta is popular among long distance runners because it's easy to make, it's not expensive, and it supplies those much-needed carbs. But even though it comes in many shapes and flavors, the pasta routine can get boring ... To get some delicious fueling options, check out The Athlete's Palate Cookbook , a collection of 100+ recipes from renowned chefs,

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Can I Soak in a Hot Tub After a Long Run?

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Published Feb. 25, 2010 at 6:19 a.m.

After doing a long run in cold weather, the thought of soaking my tired and achy muscles in a hot bath is so tempting. But it's actually not helpful for your post-run recovery. When runners say they're going to take a post-run hot bath or sit in a Jacuzzi, I always feel bad saying, "Don't do it!" Find out why sitting in an ice bath is better than soaking in a hot tub ... More: ... How to Take a Post-Run Ice Bath ... Tips for Marathon Recovery ... How to Self-Treat Running Injuries ... Can I Soak

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