How to hack a marathon
Posted On 10/24/2006 10:28:34 AM by Sandy
We always remember our first marathon. Here is a one persons story/journey through his first marathon. He quotes to begin the article: "This weekend I ran the Chicago marathon, my first marathon ever. Before I completed the 26.2 miles, I knew marathons can be a grueling test of will and a ridiculous punishment for your body. What I didn't know is that it's an experience well worth the punishment."
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Fitness is For Everyone
Posted On 11/22/2006 4:39:10 AM by Sandy
We hear a lot these days about being “fit”. Our society is definitely one that is getting heavier. I don’t need statistics to know that, I can just look around at any grocery store or shopping mall and see people who are overweight. Sometimes it seems the overweight outnumber the in shape.
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fitness, beginners
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Three Rules For the New Runner
Posted On 4/9/2007 5:45:52 AM by Sandy
I know you're brimming with enthusiasm about your new running career. You probably can't wait to start seeing the results, to start pushing your limits for maximum improvement in the minimum time.
My advice to you is to “be patient”. Your body needs time to adapt to this new activity you're asking of it. It may be uncomfortable at first, but you'll begin to see results fairly quickly. All the sam
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beginner, run, plan
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How to start running with 10 easy steps
Posted On 4/9/2007 5:46:50 AM by Sandy
This article is provided to assist beginners in making their introduction to running more pleasant and safe. It is easy to start running and these tips will get you going.
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beginner, tips, run
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First Timer Facts to Follow
Posted On 4/18/2007 3:47:39 PM by Sandy
So you signed up and paid for your first triathlon, you’ve marked your calendar as D Day, you’ve bragged to your friends about your new endeavor and you may have even bought a book about triathlon. Now, you have to train for the crazy event. What you are about to read is a general guideline on what it’s going to take to finish your first race both safely and effectively.
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Training for a Triathlon
Posted On 4/26/2007 1:46:40 PM by Sandy
For someone thinking about trying a triathlon, this is a great article that explains a lot of basic training. If you either want to take part in your first triathlon, or simply improve upon your current performances, the following notes will hopefully help you.
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triathlon, beginner, training
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Getting Started
Posted On 9/7/2006 5:29:35 AM by Sandy
Getting off on the right foot means understanding enough about yourself, your life, and your willingness to commit to this new activity to begin to think about your life as a runner. It's about giving yourself permission to find the time to be a runner.
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beginner, beginning, start running
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Beginners Biceps Weight Training Program
Posted On 11/8/2006 4:58:19 AM by Sandy
Some basic weight training exercises for beginners. This is a sample program from the members section. Based on the sample, it looks like they have a very detailed site with some great weight exercise examples.
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weight, training, beginner
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100 Beginner Running Tips : Complete Running Network
Posted On 3/26/2008 1:34:17 PM by TriFatlete
100 Beginner Running Tips. This first top 100 post is the CRN teams first group writing project — everyone chipped in to come up with the list. We hope you like it and that it becomes a place you refer to often. Do you have tips that should be on this list?
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Beginner's Guide to Running | Active.com
Posted On 5/11/2008 6:49:51 PM by TriFatlete
As a beginning runner, your top training priority is to establish a solid foundation for your future development as a runner. How is this done? The physiological foundation for running performance has two components: aerobic fitness and neuromuscular fitness.
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running, beginner, amateur
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NOVA | Marathon Challenge | Watch the Program | PBS
Posted On 4/16/2008 12:15:10 PM by TriFatlete
A Long Way to Go. Can a group of sedentary non-athletes be transformed in nine months into a team that can complete the Boston Marathon? This group of videos shows you how regular folks can become marathoners. This was originally broadcast on PBS and now you can see the series online.
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inspiration, beginner, boston, marathon, nova, documentary
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