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Want to drastically improve your 5K time?

Original poster wanted to know if he could improve his 5K time by more than 2 minutes.  I wanted to bookmark it here so I could find it later. RunningAHEAD – Topic: How realistic is this goal? For real.. The … Continue reading

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Day 6 of the “streak” #twit2fit

2.9 miles in 27’55″.  Not the easiest run I’ve ever had, and I’ve run 18.5 miles in 6 consecutive days.  A little knee pain, a little piriformis pain, etc…  I’ll probably have to run my 3 miles tomorrow at a … Continue reading

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For the reading list: From Beginner to World Champ in Just 25 years!

A profile of patience and persistence via From Beginner to World Champ in Just 25 years!. Related Posts On New Boston Qualifying Standards, Fairness, and Determination Warning: The title was initially “On Qualifying, Fairness, and Determination”. I’m not sure if … Continue reading

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Reading: RunningAHEAD – Topic: anyone NOT hit the wall during marathon?

A RunningAHEAD discussion on factors in not hitting the wall. My personal experience:  I ran a 3:39 marathon at Flying Pig last year.  I had a first marathon (OBX) under my belt, and raced a half marathon 3 weeks later … Continue reading

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Too much cardio can increase body fat #twit2fit

A dismantling of yet another suggestion that cardio is not as effective as weightlifting: RunningAHEAD – Topic: Too much cardio…. Related Posts Want to drastically improve your 5K time? Original poster wanted to know if he could improve his 5K … Continue reading

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