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If you're new to running and/or do not partake in much weekly cardio activity, you're a newbie (beginner). If you're fit and doing a good deal of cardio activity, this program might be too easy for you. Give it a try and you can always move up to the Read More...
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Are you getting tired of the same old running workouts? Need to spice it up a little? Look no further - I have the solution for you. Try adding some Fartlek training and hill workouts to your program. These components will benefit both your aerobic and Read More...
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So you're interested in taking up running and you've never run before? What a great time to start , and why not run a road race while you're at it. Running is a great way to get back into shape, to improve your health and to feel great while doing it. Read More...
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If you classify yourself as a treadmill runner rather than an outdoor runner, than I warn you that your first few runs outdoors might be a little more difficult than you're used to. A colleague of mine was recently lamenting about the demise of her beloved Read More...
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According to the Associated Press, brown is the new black -- at least when it comes to spiders. Apparently, the brown widow, a lesser-known relative to the black widow, is now in Louisiana. Although they likely arrived from Florida via imported items, Read More...
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We wait months for the warm weather and as soon as we peel back the parkas, smog alerts replace snowstorms. Since air quality plummets as temperatures rise, it might be a good idea to pay extra attention to the AQI (Air Quality Index) when we head outdoors. Read More...
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Sporting Life held its tenth annual 10k charity run in Toronto yesterday and for the first time I counted myself among the runners. Billed as "Canada's fastest 10K", the dash zips down Yonge Street, the longest in the world and finishes at the foot of Read More...
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He was 29, in relatively good shape and only steps away from a fresh drink of water. Dave was in the Utah desert, but he was not alone - and he shouldn't have died. New information obtained under the Freedom of Information Act revealed today puzzling Read More...
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Many parents believe educational TV and DVDs stimulate their baby's brains, but according to Dr. Frederick Zimmerman of the University of Washington, this high tech approach to parenting is counterproductive. "Excessive viewing before age 3 has been shown Read More...
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Oh, L.A. - hot bodies, movie star glam and ...smog. So much smog that Los Angeles has once again topped the American Lung Association's list of the most polluted cities in America. Based on data collected from 2003-2005, the association confirmed that Read More...
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While and apple a day can help you sidestep illness, a cherry may reduce your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. According to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Health System, researchers report that tart cherries can help lower Read More...
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What's worse than allergies? Allergy medication gone wrong. If your trail trek begins at the local pharmacy, the University of the Science in Philadelphia warns that over-the-counter allergy medications can do more harm than good when mixed with other Read More...
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The secret to successful weight-loss might just come with hiking boots and a backpack. And we have scientific proof. According to a study from the University of California that studied a whopping 31 diets, cutting back on calories short-term doesn't help Read More...
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Doing research about the area you plan to hike before heading out is on par with starting your Christmas shopping before 5:00 on Christmas Eve. If you read my latest article, Outdoor Life - Spring Hiking in the Adirondacks , you'll understand how important Read More...
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If you've been following our coverage of Steve Shriver and his amazing Organic Endurathon, you've likely heard that he's run into a roadblock - his Achilles tendon. It's not ruptured or torn, but it is enflamed and causing him a great deal of pain. On Read More...
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