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Your First 5k (training tips)

The 5k is the most popular race distance in America today. No matter where you live, you are probably within easy driving distance to a 5k road race on any given weekend. Racing is a great way to stay in shape...

10 comments    health diet fitness
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A 6-week workout plan for your first 5K

There are two types of basic training plans for those just starting out to run and training up to running a 5K, they are timed training and distance training. Although each person is different and...

2 comments    health fitness training
The (usually dry) Todd River, Northern Territory, Australia.68

Yachting in Alice Springs: The Henley-on-Todd Regatta

If there is any one thing Australia's famous Red Centre lacks, it's water. Which, for most people, would immediately rule out the idea of staging an annual international yachting classic. But not in the...

1 comment    water australia running
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Running and Enjoying It!

Running is a great form of exercise but it can be hard to maintain the motivation to keep going.  Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your runs and bring out the runner in you! Running does...

5 comments    sports exercise recreation
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Training for the Portland Marathon - Weeks 12-14

This is it, folks! The final Hub about my training for the Portland Marathon with my sister, Jeanette. The event was held on Sunday, October 5, 2008. We estimated that it would take over 4 hours for us to run...

14 comments    health women sports
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Preparing for a 5K Race

So you've just signed up for a 5K? If it's your first, you're probably nervous about the race and what you need to do to prepare. I recently completed my first 5K earlier this month, so I've done plenty of...

3 comments    training running racing
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Running the Portland Marathon

Sunday, October 5, 2008, my sister and I ran our first marathon. That's right - ran! We both finished the race after a month of injuries and dealing with diabetes and asthma. We are exhausted and excited! The...

30 comments    health sports fitness
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Races: My Personal Experience

I have completed in many races and I often get asked: Which races are the best? Which ones are good for someone just starting out? Which ones are the most challenging? Which ones are great for spectators?...

0 comments    health marathon triathlon
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An Introduction on Cross Country Running Race

Cross-country running is described from the earliest times of foot messengers to boys’ games of hunt the hare or fox. Cross-country running needs little explanation; participants run long distances off...

1 comment    health fun sports
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Need motivation? Sign up to race. (Enter races to self-motivate for exercise)

Often I have had people ask me what motivates me to run, and to me it is such a silly questions- because just about everything motivates me and points me in the direction of running- there are so many benefits...

1 comment    health fitness weight loss
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