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Other stories and links of interest: March 6, 2007

Posted March 6th, 2007 at 6:50 AM by Allyson Rosen

Section: News & Results

Kenenisa Bekele willing to compete in Mombasa — IAAF

More Bang for More Bucks (Spring Shoe Guide) — Running Times

Sports officials debate removing marijuana from ban — CBC.ca

The Phenomenon That Was Jesse Owens — Runners World

Coverage: ‘07 NCAA D-I Indoor Championships — TrackShark.com

A fresh perspective on recovery runs — Active.com

Interview with Jason Lehmkuhle — MensRacing.com

How to Grow a Super-Athlete — New York Times

6 secrets of running w/ a slower partner — JustYourAverageJoggler.com

Pilates gives the gain without the pain — ThatsFit.com

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What’s the big hubbub about Pilates? Can it help runners?

Posted December 17th, 2006 at 10:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

So, what’s all the hubbub about Pilates these days?

The name seems to pop-up everywhere: magazine covers (as I wait online), DVD’s (as I wait for someone to move out-of-the-way down the music aisle), overheard lunch conversations (as I wait for my salad), the gym’s class schedule board (as I wait to scan my card), the new boutique studio’s neon sign (as I wait at a red light on the corner).

Seems like Pilates is everywhere (and that I’m always waiting somewhere!) - So, what am I waiting for? A long overdue meeting is needed between my oldest and favorite pals:

“Runners, allow me to introduce you to Pilates, your new best friend”

It’s the time to dig-in, give-in and drop-in on one of those omnipresent and popular Pilates classes.
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