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Winter Storm BLASTS East Coast (PHOTOS)

Posted 12.20.2009 | Green

Read More: Slidepoll, Football, Jogging, Washington, Photos That Make Me Cold, Washington DC, Skiing, Snow, Snowball Fight, Pennsylvania, Running, Photos, New York, Pictures, East Coast Storm, Cold, Storm, East Coast, D.C., Images, Green News

A major snowstorm has been blasting the east coast, leaving people stranded in airports and travel plans in disarray. What's a person (or First Dog) t...

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Alanis Morissette Gets High from Running AND Marijuana

people.com | Bob Meadows | Posted 12.15.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Pot, Drugs, Alanis Morissette, Marijuana, Running, Entertainment News

Morissette, 35, tells Runner's World that "running has made being depressed impossible. If I'm going through something emotional and just go outside f...

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Exercise and Your Immune System: Warding off H1N1 One Dead Rodent at a Time

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living

Read More: Research, Running, Health, Exercise, Swine Flu, H1n1, Fitness, New York Times, Marathons, Vaccines, Living News
Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Does exercise really boost your immune system? Two new studies examine this connection and the results are not as clear cut as everyone would like to believe.

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Women on a Marathon

Andrea Hagelgans | Posted 10.29.2009 | New York

Read More: Joan Benoit Samuelson, Kathrine Switzer, Running, New York City Marathon, Boston Marathon, Central Park, Marathon, NYC Marathon, New York News
Andrea Hagelgans

A path for women has been blazed at the NYC marathon. But in places like the Congo and Afghanistan, a girl's first encounter with running usually involves running away from danger.

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Anthony Edwards To "Act" His Way Through The NYC Marathon (VIDEO)

Posted 10.29.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Acting, Nyc, Running, Marathon, Actor, Tv, Training, Er, Dr. Mark Greene, Anthony Edwards, Race, Runner, Funny or Die, NYC Marathon, Comedy News

Well, it's finally happened. Dr. Mark Greene is back on television this weekend in the NYC Marathon. And while Anthony Edwards is sure this "five hour...

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Detroit Marathon Deaths: 3 Runners Die During Half Marathon In Detroit

Detroit Free Press | Korie Wilkins | Posted 10.19.2009 | Local

Read More: Detroit Marathon, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon, Detroit Half-Marathon, Daniel Langdon, Rick Brown, John Felon, Marathon, Runners Die, Jogging, Race, Joggers, Detroit Marathon Deaths, Heart Problems, Sports, Jogger, Half Marathon, Runners, Running, Runners Hurt, Runner, Local News

Three men died this morning during the 32nd Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon, police and race officials have confirmed. The first man to collapse...

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Extra Mile Run: Sacramento Man Runs 100 Miles For Health Care

Causecast | Sarah Nelson | Posted 10.13.2009 | Impact

Read More: Sacramento, Jason Harper, Running, Health Care, Marathon, Impact News

Tucked away in the heart of Sacramento, California is one of the city's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods. The community of Oak Park is home to th...

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Book Excerpt: An Honorable Run

Matt McCue | Posted 11.18.2009 | Denver

Read More: Cross Country, Mark Wetmore, University of Colorado at Boulder, An Honorable Run, Running, Nature, Boulder, Colorado, Denver News
Matt McCue

I was a non-recruited senior from a small Iowa high school, walking on to the elite University of Colorado cross country team. However, competing for Colorado was more challenging than I'd ever anticipated.

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The Day I Was Miffed That No One Thought I Was a Boy

Kristin Maschka | Posted 09.28.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: South Africa, South African Runner, Caster Semenya, Running, Entertainment News
Kristin Maschka

To Caster and her family and friends: I share your outrage regardless of the details, I hope your story gives us another chance to challenge everyone's assumptions about gender

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Shin Splints Can Be a Pain In The Butt

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 09.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Mri, Leg Pain, Shin Splints, Running, Living News
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

Shin splints can be a tough diagnosis to confirm, and often can be made by excluding the other common causes for lower leg pain in athletes such as stress fractures.

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Benefits of Barefoot: Special Offer for Huffington Post Readers

Hillary Newman | Posted 09.21.2009 | Green

Read More: Green, Benefits of Barefoot, Walking, Green Living, Running, Shoes, Vivo Barefoot Shoes, Terra Plana, Green News
Hillary Newman

I've always been a runner- or at least I was until I 'ran' into knee trouble a few years ago. Now, you could call me an elipicalist. While VH1's I Lo...

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Unearthed Film Footage From Secret Sports Summit Reveals How Race and Sports Play Out (VIDEO)

Paul Mecurio | Posted 09.14.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Auto Racing, Steroids, Marathon, Luge, Logos, Race, Chinese, Tennis, African American, History, Figure Skating, Mary Carillo, Boxers, Gymnastics, Black, Boxing, Women, Baseball, Japanese, Football, Hispanic, Quarterback, Kenyans, Sports Writing, Basketball, Hockey, Native American Indian, Track, Racing, Running, Fishing, Kenya, Comedy News
Paul Mecurio

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Running Enthusiasts Flock To Weird-Looking 'Barefoot Shoes'

Daily Camera | Clay Evans | Posted 09.08.2009 | Home

Read More: Running Shoes, Running, Barefoot Running Shoes, Barefoot Shoes, Home News

Kristen Campbell spent most of her 20s wearing soft leather moccasins everywhere she went, even on extended backpacking trips. But when she "grew up,"...

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Whites Who Say Blacks Are Racist Are Onto Something

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 08.31.2009 | Politics

Read More: Hate, Collective, Break In, Police, Activity, President Barack Obama, Racist, Run, Healing, Drugs, Beer Summit, Robbery, Boy, Home, Urban, Henry Louis Gates Jr, 2nd Amendment, Running, Ritual, African American, Sgt. James Crowley, Freedom, Man, Glenn Beck, Credit Card, Black, Shelby Steele, Franz Fanon, Gun Rights, Cat-Calling, Reconciliation, Politics News
Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

In Glenn Beck's mind it doesn't add up. How can it be that people who are treated badly are not filled with hate?

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Can Running Hurt You More Than Help You?

Stefan Aschan | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living

Read More: Form, Running Techniques, Running, Exercise, Injuries, Avoiding Running Injuries, Cardio, Fitness, Tips, Stefan Aschan, Run, Weight Loss, Living News
Stefan Aschan

I see individuals running with forward headed shoulders, holding on to the treadmill, not lifting up their heels ... I can go on. Here are some simple guidelines to follow when you run.

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Sarah Palin, Preparing to Run

Chris Weigant | Posted 08.06.2009 | Politics

Read More: Kristol, Sweat, President Obama, Photo, Ronald Reagan, Flag, Marathon, Naughty Monkey, Grateful Dead, Obama, Mccain, Campaign, Quitter, Sarah Palin, President, Governor, Bush, Republican, 2012, Reagan, 2010, Richard Nixon, Bill Kristol, Tricky Dick, Runner's World, Long Distance Runner, Runner, John McCain, Alaska, Primary, Run, Quitting, Interview, Double Dare, Election, Barack Obama, Nomination, The Dead, Quit, Red Shoes, Draped in a Flag, Iceberg, Chris Weigant, Running, Moose, Presidential Campaign, Palin, Fire on the Mountain, Nixon, Preparing to Run, Volcano, Wading, Politics News
Chris Weigant

After reading Palin's interview in Runner's World, I doubt she'll be off the political stage anytime soon. A presidential campaign is a long race that requires a lot of endurance.

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Another Ultrasound Example -- Diagnosing and Treating a Common Condition in Runners

Helene Pavlov | Posted 08.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Pain, Adler, Ultrasound, Running, Tendonitis, Haglund's, Pavlov, Foot, Runner, Living News
Helene Pavlov

A condition that many runners seek treatment for is associated with a painful bump on the back of the heel, caused by the back of the shoe consistently rubbing against the heel.

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Sweating To Sobriety: Exercise Group Helps Recovering Addicts

blog.newsweek.com | Kate Dailey | Posted 07.31.2009 | Living

Read More: Exercise Addiction, Sobriety, Recovery, Getting Sober Exercise, Mental Health, Getting Sober, Phoenix Multisport Colorado, Addiction, Men's Health, Triathalon, Running, Exercise, Phoenix Multisport, Fitness, Women's Health, Triathlete, Living News

More than 13 years ago, as Scott Strode was struggling to get his drinking and drug use under control, the gym in Boston where he boxed offered refuge...

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Stretching: The Truth

Dr. Jon LaPook | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Warming Up, Running, Exercise, Jogging, Stretching Exercises, Stretching, Exercise Tips, Living News
Dr. Jon LaPook

I wanted to cover something non-controversial: what can weekend warriors learn from elite athletes?

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How To Listen To Your Body (Easier Said Than Done)

nytimes.com | Gina Kolata | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living

Read More: Fitness, Body, Personal Health, Running, Wellness, Health, Exercise, Living News

A COLLEAGUE of mine at The Times who is a triathlete had a question: Everyone tells you to listen to your body, but what are you supposed to listen to...

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Treating and Avoiding a Common Condition in Runners

Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Knee Pain, It Band, Running, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Running-Shoes, Shoes, Athletes, Health, Wellness, Living News
Dr. Josh Dines and Dr. Rock Positano

As running season quickly approaches, a number of runners may find themselves feeling pain in one of their hips following frequent training or exercise regimens. The pain is often caused by a common injury in runners called iliotibial band syndrome.

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Team Up With A Running Buddy Online

nytimes.com | Danielle Belopotosky | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Fitness, Personal Health, Running, Exercise, Health, Marathon, Living News

A month into my mostly solo runs, I am starting to understand why running with a partner, or a group, is going to play a critical role in my success. ...

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WATCH: Runners Tell Their Stories

nytimes.com | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Fitness, Running, Health, Exercise, Marathon, Living News

Whether they began running to get into shape, to fulfill a lifelong dream or simply to have a good time, most runners share this: nothing feels better...

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The Barefoot Alternative: Vibram Five Fingers Shoes

Tim Ferriss | Posted 06.25.2009 | Style

Read More: Hiking, Benefits of Barefoot, Vibram Shoes, Running, Fashion, Shoes, Flat-Feet, Style News
Tim Ferriss

In the concrete jungle, glass and other dangers make going Bushman a roll of the dice at best. Tetanus or a trip to the ER? I'll pass. I will however, wear my Vibram five fingers shoes.

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How To Prepare For Your First Marathon

New York Times | Tara Parker-Pope | Posted 06.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Sports, New York City Marathon, Running, Exercise, Marathon, Fitness, Goals, Wellness, Living News

You've been telling yourself for years that you're going to do it. This is going to be the year that you finally put foot to pavement. You will run a ...

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