“Believe in yourself, know yourself, deny yourself, and be humble.” –John Treacy’s four principles of training prior to Los Angeles ‘84
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“Overtraining is the biggest problem incurred by runners who lack the experience or discipline to cope with their own enthusiasm.” –Marty Liquori
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In the October 2006 edition of Runner’s World (RW) magazine, the RW editors tested 27 trail shoes at their shoe lab. I have always like Runner’s World’s testing process because it’s a combination of mechanical testing in a lab and feedback by actual wear-testers.

In this case, 300 wear-testers reviewed this year’s best trail running shoes. […]

“Running helps me stay on an even keel and in an optimistic frame of mind.” –Bill Clinton
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From repairing muscle to maintaining energy, runners’ bodies have special nutritional needs. Here, seven great foods to include in your diet — and peanut butter tops the list!
From the editors of FITNESS magazine
For runners, food does more than just squelch hunger. It also fuels your muscles and keeps you healthy.
“Runners need quality foods that provide […]

“Get going. Get up and walk if you have to, but finish the damned race.” –Ron Hill to Jerome Drayton during the 1970 Boston Marathon
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From Jesslyn Cummings,You Know You’re A Runner…

when the drive to the race is longer than the race itself.
when you keep your family updated on how far you are from your destination by saying, “There’s only 10k until Grandma’s house”–and everyone knows how far that is.
when you run to your gate at the airport even though […]

“A runners creed: I will win; if I cannot win, I shall be second; if I cannot be second, I shall be third; if I cannot place at all, I shall still do my best.” — Ken Doherty
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Running a few 5K races this summer is an excellent way to challenge yourself. Once you’ve decided to start racing, you should incorporate training runs and cross-training into your regular workout routine. Combine running, strength training, core strength, and other forms of cardio into your routine to improve your performance when race day arrives.
Make your […]

“I’ve always been regarded as a mad trainer. The older, the madder.” –Juha “the Cruel” Vaatainen
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