February 2012
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Go Crazy: Unique Running Tips To Help You Break...
I love to run around, but when it comes to “heading out for a run” sometimes I just lose focus mentally. I get bored. I start thinking way too early about when I’m going to be done and I get tired much earlier than I should. I’m a very physically fit guy, I can mountain bike, hike, play basketball, volleyball or tennis for hours, but when it comes to running, I just lose focus. I...
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Tumblr Staff: A New Policy Against Self-Harm Blogs →
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One of the great things about Tumblr is that people use it for just about every conceivable kind of expression. People being people, though, that means that Tumblr sometimes gets used for things that are just wrong. We are deeply committed to supporting and defending our users’ freedom of speech,…
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Toughen Up
What one athlete’s amazing feats teach us about the science of resilience.
It’s seven o’clock in the morning, and Gerry Duffy has been swimming for hours. Lips blue, he reaches the end of the lake, finds his footing on the muddy bottom, and stumbles up out of the water. In the distance, thunder rumbles as the drizzle intensifies into a drenching rain.
Physically, Duffy is beyond exhausted....
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REBLOG IF YOU RUN.
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The Best Foods To Eat Before Running a 5K
Although it’s not a long distance, running your best 5K means paying attention to what you eat on race day. Some runners mistakenly eat too much in the name of carbo-loading, while others skip food all together because of pre-race jitters. According to certified sports nutritionist, Matt Fitzgerald, it is ideal to consume a light meal of about 300 to 400 calories at least two hours before...
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Switch Hits
It’s easy to think that all the best training ideas come from the world of running. But distance running is part of a wider universe of athletics, so why not borrow from the toolboxes of other sports that require some combo of endurance, speed, and strength? “If all you do is run, you’re failing to develop all of your muscles and limiting your...
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