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Garmin Forerunner 405 Review

Blog:  A runner in Colorado has posted his review of the Garmin Forerunner 405 on his website.  It appears that a few websites had them, but have since sold out.

Here's his review

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In Kenya, Violence Shakes Running Community

Blog:  If you've been reading about the violence in Kenya this year, you'll want to check out this article from the New York Times.  It describes the impact that the violence has had on the running community.

Click here to read it



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Nike + iPod commercial parody

Blog:  I found this video posted on CompleteRunning.com.  Enjoy!

Runners hit by cars

Blog:  I read stories every day about runners being hit by cars.  I don't normally post them because I don't want this website to become depressing.  However, every now and then, it's important to think about the dangers of the road. 

Stay safe and alert while running.

Here's a story about a runner who got hit by a car

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Double-Amputee Runner Awaits Verdict

Blog:  You probably remember reading the story and watching the video I posted a few months back about Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee runner that wants to compete with able-bodied athletes.  The IAAF ruled that his prosthetic limbs gave him an unfair advantage over the competition.  Oscar appealed their decision and a verdict is coming soon.

Click here to read the latest news on his case


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Running Angry

Blog:  What makes you run faster?  For me, it's a clear head.  I do my best when I'm relaxed.  For some, it appears that "anger" makes them run faster.

Here's an article that explains it

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68-Year-Old Runner Died During Marathon

From WEAU.com:

Officers say a 68-year-old man died during a marathon that went from Boulder Junction and Eagle River on Saturday.

The sheriff's department says it received a report of a man collapsing during the Journey's Marathon.

Officers took 68-year-old Robert Zapranoff of Mercer to the hospital.

That's where the coroner pronounced him dead.

The marathon is in its 12th year. The Eagle River Chamber of Commerce says Zapranoff is the first person to die during the event.

Online records show Zapranoff completed the race last year.

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Maintaining a Running Program

Blog:  Here's an article that has some tips for maintaining a running program and eliminating injuries.

Click here to read it

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The Best Running Surfaces

Taking a long run through the city streets early in the morning can help center your day. Trekking along dusty soft trails through the mountains is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Getting in a quick run in your neighborhood is a great way to get in some exercise without driving to the gym. Running is one of the best workouts to burn calories, boost your cardiovascular fitness, and relieve stress. But, the type of surface you run on can impact your training and, in some cases, contribute to injuries. However, you can prevent pain and injuries by staying on these safe running surfaces.

Click here to read the rest of the article


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When cotton is rotten, wicking attire keeps its cool

Blog:  This isn't news to seasoned runners  -- cotton sucks.  However, if you're still wearing cotton when you run, it's time to make the switch to clothing that doesn't stick to you when you sweat.

Here's an article that explains more


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Nike Shoes Equipped with WiFi For No Real Reason

Blog:  Here's the "Geeky Running Shoe of the Week".   Nike has equipped a pair of their shoes with a WiFi detector.  When you are within about 50 meters of a signal, the lights on the shoe will light up. 

I'm guessing that we'll probably see these shoes working with the iPhone soon.

Here's the article

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Runner still goes the distance despite heart attack

Terry Lemieux has been running for about 17 years and wasn't about to let a heart attack in 2003 slow him down. Running every second day is still his regimen.

"I've been running long enough to get the runner's high," Lemieux said. "Every benefit of running far outweighs any of the pain or discomfort."

Click here to read the rest of the article

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Health-conscious Japanese women are running in style

'The quickest way to beauty is to sweat." So goes the battle cry in a recent issue of Anan, Tokyo's most influential women's magazine. A year ago this same publication had boldly endorsed sex as the surefire way of attaining and maintaining a beautiful body.

Now its paradigm has shifted, as more women equate fashion with health and the sense of true empowerment gained by strenuous workouts. And far from being sports geeks, these women don't forget to accessorize their activities with femininely attractive sports paraphernalia. "Because sporty is sexy!" declares another blurb in the Anan issue, followed by: "Women who sweat are beautiful from the very core of their beings."

Click here to read the rest of the article

Friday Funny: John Belushi's Little Chocolate Donuts

Blog:  If you've never seen this John Belushi video from Saturday Night Live, check it out.  For those of you who remember it, enjoy watching it again.  It always makes me laugh.

Tales of the tape: The 10 best running films of all-time.

Blog:  Canada.com has put together a list of the 10 top running films of all time. 





Click here to check out which flicks made the list



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The anniversary of Roger Bannister Breaking the 4 Minute Mile

Blog:  I meant to post this the the other day.  I'm sorry that I forgot to do so.

On May 6th, 1954 he ran it in 3 min 59.4 s.

Enjoy the video!

Gadget Geeks Get Ready to Run!

Blog:  This is a great pic of runners getting their gadgets (watches & GPS units) ready before a race. 

This pic is from The Complete Running Blog Network.  It's a great website and definitely worth checking out.

Post-Run Yoga Poses

Blog:  Since I just posted the pre-run yoga poses, I had to post the video of the post-run poses, right?  Here's the video.  Nameste!

Pre-Run Yoga Poses

Blog:  Here's a video that gives you some good yoga poses for before you run.

Brazilian marathon runner De Lima set to miss Beijing

The Brazilian runner who was attacked while leading the marathon at the 2004 Olympics, will miss the Beijing Games because of injury.

Vanderlei de Lima was leading with around six kilometres to run in Athens when a former Irish priest Cornelius Horan ran across the course and bundled him into the crowd.

He struggled free and despite losing 20 seconds went on to finish third.

However a nagging injury in the back of his left thigh has ruled him out on Sunday's Prague marathon, his last chance to qualify.

story courtesy Radio New Zealand

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Running from the Paparazzi

Blog:  A company in Los Angeles has come up with several different kinds of running and walking tours.  One of them is called, "Running from the Paparazzi".  It's a 4 mile run that will take you down Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive.  Along the way, you'll do a little window shopping, celebrity watching and running from the Paparazzi.  Only $60 -- and you get a cupcake at the end.

They have other tours, too.  Click here to visit their website


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A Little More on the Treadmill vs. Running Outside Debate

Blog:  I posted an article the other day regarding which is better -- running outside or on a treadmill.  Here's another article about it.

Click here to read it


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Nick Arciniaga: Top American Finisher at the Boston Marathon

Blog:  Nick Arciniaga, the top American finisher at the Boston Marathon, had to overcome a few obstacles at the first of this year.  He sprained his ankle and couldn't run for 3 weeks.  He then witnessed his teammate get hit by a car during a training run.  Luckily, he was able to put it all behind him and make it to Boston.

Click here to read this story

story written by Cheryl Lowe



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Jogging for doughnuts

Blog:  If you're in the mood for a laugh, check out this article.  It's about a guy who's trainer goes out of town and he finds himself exercising on his own.

Here it is





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Arch supports may not always protect against knee problems

Blog: A recent study tracked runners and walkers and found that over-the-counter orthotics can place more force on knee joints.  That contributes to osteoarthritis.  If you are wearing orthotics, you need to read this article.

Click here to read it

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13 yr old girl runs 50 mile ultra-marathon

Blog:  This is amazing!  MacKenzie Riford and her Mom recently ran a 50 mile ultra-marathon.  MacKenzie is only 13 years old.

Preventing Blisters While Running

Blog:  If you're having trouble with blisters while running, check out this video from Runner's World.   I bet it will help you.

Did you run your mile today?

Blog:  The American Running Association is sponsoring the first National Run a Mile Day today.  Did you run your mile?



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Runner is a model of heart-attack comeback

Blog:  Here's a great story about a man who became a runner after having a heart attack.   He quit smoking, changed his diet and left his high-pressure job. 

If you're looking to change your life, read this article.

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Heart attack kills Littleton runner at race

A long-distance runner who died competing in southern Colorado has been identified as John J. Marini of Littleton.

The Chaffee County Coroner's Office said this morning that Marini, 59, died of a heart attack.

Marini, who had been a distance runner for many years, was competing Saturday in the Collegiate Peaks Trail Run near Buena Vista when he collapsed.

This story was originally published on the DenverPost.com

Maintaining a Running Program: The Importance of Fluid Replacement

Blog:  Here's a short article that explains why it is so important to stay hydrated while running.


What do you do to stay hydrated?


Click here to read it



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Nike and Finish Line Create New Running and Training Retail Experience

BEAVERTON, Ore. & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and The Finish Line, Inc. (NASDAQ:FINL) today announced the opening of a new retail experience called Finish Line Ltd customized to meet the needs of young running and training athletes. The concept store is located at the Chandler Fashion Center near Phoenix, Arizona      

      

The Claim: Running Outdoors Burns More Calories

Blog:  Some runners love treadmills.  Most, however, prefer to run outside.  The question is, "Which is better?" 

Here's a short article that addresses this question.

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Man Proves You Don't Need Shoes To Run Marathon

Blog:  I know this isn't the first time that it has been done, but I'm still really impressed with barefoot runners.  And, when they run a marathon, I'm seriously impressed. 

Here's the link



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We need announcers like this in running

Blog:  Here's a video of an announcer getting "excited" after his team scores a few goals during a soccer game in Italy.  If you've seen soccer announcers get excited in the past, get ready for this guy.  He takes it to a whole new level.

If we had announcers like this, watching races on TV would be much more exciting for everyone.

After you watch the video, imagine this guy announcing the women's finish in Boston a few weeks ago. That would have been hilarious.

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Fracture doesn’t stop runner

Blog:  This is a story about determination.  Cindy Gill, 40, ran the Boston Marathon a few weeks ago.  With only 10k left, she suffered a stress fracture in her leg.  Even though the pain was killing her, she pressed on and finished. 

Here's the story






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Rescuers Running Race Help Save Runner's Life

 If there's such a thing as a good time and place to have a heart attack, a Cincinnati man probably had one of the better