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National Running Day: 10 Ways To Celebrate

First Posted: 06/01/11 10:06 AM ET   Updated: 08/01/11 06:12 AM ET

Today, June 1, 2011, is National Running Day -- are you planning to go out for a run? No matter why you enjoy it (the exercise, the camaraderie, the competition, the weight loss benefits or something entirely different), here are 10 ways to celebrate from the creators of National Running Day. Which one gets you motivated?

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People run for millions of reasons, and we want to know yours! Head to www.runningday.org and let the nation know why you run, be it raising money for charity, keeping your waistline in check or getting to that bagel at the 5K finish line.
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Today, June 1, 2011, is National Running Day -- are you planning to go out for a run? No matter why you enjoy it (the exercise, the camaraderie, the competition, the weight loss benefits or something ...
Today, June 1, 2011, is National Running Day -- are you planning to go out for a run? No matter why you enjoy it (the exercise, the camaraderie, the competition, the weight loss benefits or something ...
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myracesticker
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10:13 AM on 06/07/2011
Running is a great way to stay in shape, meet people and compete. Everyone should sign up for a race, even a 5k, just to have a deadline in front of them. And after they finish said running event they should check out www.myracesticker.com for custom running stickers.
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Yellowhammer
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06:42 PM on 06/01/2011
The best thing is to watch it on TV.
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Hoe Toe
" If there was no God, there would be no athiests.
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04:33 PM on 06/01/2011
Constant running will damage the knee joints over time. Pick a different sport to stay in shape.
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quillsinister
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01:10 AM on 06/02/2011
Only because we run with highly unnatural form. The human heel was never meant to strike the ground. A forefoot landing provides more cushioning than any shoe ever made. :-)
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Repubnomore
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11:20 AM on 06/02/2011
I can never understand why, when given the choice, anyone would choose running over bicycling.

On a bicycle, the saddle, seat post, and seat tube support your upper body weight and the pedals prevent your foot from striking the ground. There is very little stress on the knee.

As a bonus you can exercise much longer without fatigue.

Depending on your heart rate, cadence, and wattage, you can burn anywhere from 400 to 1000 calories per hour on a bike ride, covering around 20 miles.

I know many cyclists in their 50's that were once runners who were forced to give it up because of knee injuries. They all seem to really enjoy bicycling and wish they had taken it up earlier.
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04:17 PM on 06/01/2011
I went running yesterday--figures! I thought today was Couch Potato Day...
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09:52 AM on 06/01/2011
Love #runningday! ...and have the badge to show it! http://basno.com/ztxm9z6l
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