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Running on Air, a New Book by Budd Coates

It sounds so easy: You run, and you breathe. But there's more to breathing than you might think. Smart breathing can actually help you run faster and avoid getting hurt. That's the … [Read More...]

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Running on Air

Running on Air, a New Book by Budd Coates

It sounds so easy: You run, and you breathe. But there’s more to breathing than you might think. Smart breathing can actually help you run faster and avoid getting hurt. That’s the premise of Running on Air, a new book by Budd Coates. He’s a four-time qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and senior director [...]

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The Taper

When you commit to living a healthier, more active lifestyle the hardest thing to do is to take time off and slow down. However, this is vital going in to race weekend. Gearing up for marathon #8 since January 2012, I’m no stranger to the taper. Different people do it for different amounts of time [...]

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One Fund Boston Fundraiser: Go Sport ID Raises Funds for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims

100% of Proceeds from Special Edition Bracelet to Benefit One Fund Boston TO PURCHASE CLICK HERE Houston, TX (April 22, 2013) – Go Sport ID, makers of personalized runner  ID bracelets, announced today the launch of a new special edition bracelet as part of an effort to raise funds for those directly affected by the [...]

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Running on Air

Running on Air, a New Book by Budd Coates

It sounds so easy: You run, and you breathe. But there’s more to breathing than you might think. Smart breathing can actually help you run faster and avoid getting hurt. That’s the premise of Running on Air, a new book by Budd Coates. He’s a four-time qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and senior director [...]

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Kranking for Calorie Burn

Guest Blogger Jennifer Bayliss, MSEd, ATC, CSCS, is Manager of Fitness for Everyday Health and its Calorie Counter.   Upper body cycling has been around for years, but hasn’t caught on as a form of exercise until recently. It has been frequently overlooked in favor of the treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bike. Why? Perhaps because people [...]

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THE OVERVIEW: OBESITY EPIDEMIC DEFIES EASY ANSWERS

Here’s a solid article from ANNA SCHUMANN at CMN.com. As a 193-pound seventh grader in the 1970s, Keith Tobias Scruggs was picked on a lot in school. “It’s a depressing part of life,” he said. “Heavy kids are teased by their friends and family. What people say hurts, and it can hurt for a long time.” Scruggs [...]

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Running on Air

Running on Air, a New Book by Budd Coates

It sounds so easy: You run, and you breathe. But there’s more to breathing than you might think. Smart breathing can actually help you run faster and avoid getting hurt. That’s the premise of Running on Air, a new book by Budd Coates. He’s a four-time qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and senior director [...]

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Under 40 Days Until 2013 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon

The countdown is on until the 2013 Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon.  With just 39 days left until race day I am focused and goal orientated kicking off the month of April.  I have 40 days of eating right. 40 days of not skipping a run.  40 days of not missing cross training.  40 days of [...]