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IS YOUR STRIDE STIFF ENOUGH?
When you watch world-class runners, the last word you'd use to describe their running style is "stiff." These runners look smooth and fluid, not stiff. It's the back-of-the-pack runners shuffling along in their lock-kneed manner who look stiff. Nevertheless, a certain type of stiffness is actually a hallmark characteristic of the best runners' strides. Elite runners have the most of it, while lesser runners could use a lot more of it.
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FOUR STEPS TO PERFECT MARATHON FUELING
Many runners tend to overestimate how much they need during marathons and long training runs, causing them to overeat during the day and gain unwanted weight during the season. And eating too much during training can trigger a multitude of stomach issues that can ultimately hinder performance. Try this step-by-step guide to help you determine your total calorie needs during training runs, and your target calorie replacement needs based on your race pace.
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STILL RUNNING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
Tell Steve Scott he runs 'bad' and he'll laugh out loud, "It's good to run ' Bad!" He should know. Steve will run his 21st Carlsbad 5000 on April 9. Local baby boomers may recall the whirlwind of media attention surrounding Scott in 1986 when he broke the 5K world record. After 20 years on the track, find out what keeps current American mile-record holder Scott young at heart. Learn how a brush with cancer changed his life and how he'd like the running world to remember him.
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TREAD RIGHTLY: AVOID TREADMILL MISTAKES
The treadmill offers a great workout, but too many people are doing it all wrong, say experts in the field. You may be making several mistakes on the treadmill that you aren't even aware of. Your treadmill workout should mimic what you'd do if you were walking or running outside. Here are the top five mistakes people make on the treadmill. If you're making these, you may not be getting the most out of your workout, and worse, you may be hurting your body.
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NEW 2006 SPRING SHOE REVIEW AT ROAD RUNNER SPORTS
Change is inevitable, especially with running shoes! The spring lineups are here and that means exciting innovation, but also some changes in the shoes you love. Sound scary? Don't sweat it. Road Runner Sports shoe expert "Super Dave" has got the scoop to let you know about all the changes and how they'll help your running. See what's new from Nike, Mizuno, Adidas, ASICS and New Balance.
Read on for shoe reviews
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