Running

May, 30 2012

How to Tackle a Marathon

What joggers should know as they start training for the ultimate road race

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November, 8 2011

Mud Runs Challenge Weekend Warriors

New obstacle course races attract a following among over-40 runners.
February, 1 2011

Hood to Coast: Inspiration for the Aspiring Runner

New documentary about Oregon's annual relay race explores how a solitary sport can become a spirited team event.
January, 10 2011

Two Athletes Who Inspire Us to Achieve in 2011

The feats of 55-year-old engineer Martin Parnell and 63-year-old accountant Philippa Raschker make sports headlines.
December, 22 2010

Weight Loss During Marathon Linked to Quicker Finish Time

Runners who shed more pounds along the way completed race faster, study finds.
November, 17 2010

Want to Run a Marathon? Starting From Scratch is Simple, But Not Easy

7 common sense steps start with walking. Runners tell what works for them
November, 2 2010

Triathlon Fever Hits Boomertown, USA

Interest in the swim-bike-run competitive sport soars as middle-aged athletes discover the benefits of multidisciplinary training.
October, 25 2010

Marathons Affect Heart, But Runners Bounce Back

New study underscores the importance of adequate training.
August, 31 2010

In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency

Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests.
June, 9 2010

Catholic Nun Raises the Bar for Older Athletes

Sister Madonna Buder, a triathlete pushing 80, sets records and inspires athletes half her age.

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