Tips on Running 1.5 Miles in Ten Minutes

Anyone can run faster with the right training. Weekly speed workouts, longer easy runs and proper recovery will help you get there.

Jody Braverman
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Running When You're Sore

You might be unwilling to skip a workout due to soreness, but pushing through the pain can sometimes cause more trouble in the long run. Running can cause further damage to your legs and you won’t get the health benefits that running brings if you have to shorten your routine due to pain.

Kelsey Casselbury
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Feeling Dizzy or Lightheaded After Running

Lightheadedness after running can be a frightening experience, especially if it occurs suddenly. A variety of factors, such as improper exercise techniques or poor nutrition, can encourage dizziness.

Martin Booe
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Running and Uterus Problems in Women

The uterus is a hollow organ that sits deep within a woman’s abdomen, nestled between the bladder and rectum. Most women rarely think about the uterus, other than during pregnancy or the week of the menstrual cycle, but some have medical conditions that affect the uterus on a daily basis.

Andrea Cespedes
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Treadmill Vs. Running Outside

Exercise that involves repetitive motion of the arms, legs and hips is known as aerobic activity. A treadmill is an aerobic machine used in gyms and homes. Using this machine and running outside have their similarities and differences. What you choose depends on your personal interests and preferences.

Kelsey Casselbury
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Is Power Walking Better Than Running to Lose Weight?

Regular exercise is essential to health maintenance, weight loss and improving your overall fitness. Both power walking and running provide good aerobic exercise. Power walking is typically performed at between 3 and 5 mph, which is a comparable speed to jogging.

Andrea Cespedes
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How to Train the Week of a 10K

A 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, run requires significant energy and stamina from a runner. Adequate preparation is paramount for a runner to perform optimally. Adopting and adhering to a training plan can help you meet your incremental running goals.

Henry Halse
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Why Do My Lungs Hurt After Running?

Running forces you to breathe more rapidly and forces your lungs to work harder to get oxygen through your body.

Henry Halse
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Jogging on Your Period

Jogging on your period is perfectly healthy — and it can be helpful in alleviating symptoms such as cramping and bloating.

Andrea Cespedes
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How to Start a Running Regimen After Quitting Smoking

Running after you quit smoking is beneficial for your overall health and can make you feel like you've accomplished something beyond just quitting smoking. Starting a running routine after you quit smoking should be a slow, gradual process.

Martin Booe
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How to Run Faster for Long Distances

Training yourself to run long distances faster can be a tricky endeavor. You want to increase your speed without sacrificing your ability to complete a longer distance. If you don't run enough miles with too much speed work, you risk losing your endurance. If you run too many miles, you risk losing your leg speed.

Andrea Cespedes
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Does Running 3 Miles a Day Burn Fat?

Will running burn fat? Indeed, there is a reasonable possibility with many variables and certain qualifications that it will assist in the matter.

Martin Booe
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