Running Tips: Workouts, Gear, and Training for Speed

Training for a 5k or 10k requires a mix of specific strength workouts and proper pre-run stretches to increase your speed. Discover how to find the best running shoes for your foot type and why joining a running club can transform your performance.

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The Benefits of Running in the Morning

Running is an effective way to help increase your fitness levels, burn fat and lose weight. And it can be more convenient and cost-effective, and less time-consuming, than going to the gym.

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Training Guide to Run a 5K Race in Under 25 Minutes

When your goals shift from just finishing the race to a specific goal time, details in training become more important. If your goal this season is to break the 25-minute barrier in a 5K race, it is important to train your body to run at your goal pace.

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Throwing Up After Running

You have just finished an intense running session when your stomach begins to rumble and you feel nauseous. This can lead you to vomit, which may make you feel better temporarily -- but can later lead to a host of problems.

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My Whole Body Aches From Running

If you are new to running, it is entirely normal to experience a certain amount of aches and pains. Though soreness can be a positive sign of muscle growth and development, it could hinder your training program.

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Can Running Give You a Bubble Butt?

Running, whether sprinting, long distance or a combination, gets you fit in various ways. It builds cardiovascular strength, tones your legs, helps with stress relief and burns up to 1,000 calories an hour. The latter quality makes it useful in weight-loss regimens.

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Proper Training for Long-Distance Running

Long-distance running success requires discipline, dedication and proper training. A well-designed training plan will improve your running performance and reduce your risk of injury.

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Groin and Inner Thigh Pain While Running

Groin and inner-thigh pain in runners can arise from a number of factors, but usually result from overuse. The condition affects sprinters and marathoners alike, and often persists unless properly identified and subsequently treated.

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Causes of Swollen Feet After Running

Running is a great form of exercise that strengthens the heart, maintains bone and muscle mass, and aids in the regulation of blood pressure and glucose levels. While the benefits of running are numerous, the risks should not be ignored.

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How to Improve Lung Capacity for Running

Most people don't think about their lung capacity until they go running and find that they're out of breath in 10 minutes. Improving your lung capacity is a sure way to give you more wind for running.

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Why Do Some People Run Faster Than Others?

Whether you're making a dash for it or going the distance, your best running speed needs to outrank your competitors' if you want to win the race. It seems like some people are just born to run, and their genetic makeup gives them a competitive edge.

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Why Do My Legs Itch When I Run?

Although it might sound odd to talk about an allergy to cold temperatures or an allergy to exercise, these conditions do actually exist. In fact, these conditions are among the most common causes of itchy legs while running.

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How to Run a 10-Minute Mile

Once you've established yourself as a runner, turn your focus to time. You're not going to start out as a champion racer, but setting realistic goals and training to meet them will get you going in the right direction. A good place to start is a 10-minute mile.

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What are the Best Shoes for Running on a Treadmill?

Running on a treadmill is quite different than running outside in that running on a treadmill does not require forward movement. Because running only affects vertical displacement, treadmill runners tend to wear more heavily on the heels of their shoes.

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Does Running Give You Muscular Legs?

If you are starting or increasing a running program, you probably know that running is great for your cardiovascular fitness and overall health but you might wonder if running give you muscular legs.

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How to Run With a Blister

Running with blisters is painful and can disrupt your gait. Thoroughly clean and bandage the affected area to get through your run.

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