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Opt for an outdoor run to chase away the winter blues
Posted December 27th, 2008 at 9:30 AM by Valerie Cerami
Section: Running & Training, Motivation, Training Tips, Health & Fitness, Exercise
Are you feeling lethargic? Craving carbs? Noticing sleep disturbances? Experiencing depression? Anxious? Gaining weight? Having difficulty concentrating?
If so, you’re not alone – and you’re not crazy! If you’re seemingly sad, you may be feeling (the effects of) S.A.D. The acronym stands for: seasonal affective disorder - a.k.a. the winter blues. A real condition we are all susceptible to.
Even a party animal like Mike Jagger sometimes needs to sing the blues … Take a gander at some lyrics from “Winter”, by The Rolling Stones
It’s sure been a cold, cold winter
And a lotta love is all burned out
It’s sure been a hard, hard winter
My feet been draggin’ ‘cross the ground
In fact, it’s not all that unusual to be affected by this affliction. You’re in good - and plentiful – company. SAD affects half a million people every winter between September and April, peaking in December, January, and February.
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Five helpful tips for a healthy, active summer of running and overall fitness
Posted June 25th, 2007 at 9:00 AM by thefinalsprint.com
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Motivation, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise
The following article was written by TFS guest contributor Dr. Larry Robinson. For more about Dr. Robinson, check out the “About Dr. Robinson” section at the conclusion of the article.
1. Use the summer weather to increase your outdoor activity:
“From running and baseball games in the park to weekend getaways hiking, biking and canoeing, summer’s the perfect time to get in shape without a daily trip to the gym,” says Dr. Robinson. “Use the season to start a new sport you’ve always been interested in that can carry you through the holidays, New Year’s resolutions and colder weather.”
Of course check with your physician first if you have any physical concerns, and always start off easy. If you’re prone to heat stroke or exhaustion, take advantage of dusk and dawn to complete your fitness activity. And, as always, drink plenty of water and don’t forget the sunscreen for daytime outdoor activities.
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Summer Marathon Calender
Posted June 7th, 2006 at 11:45 AM by Allyson Rosen
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Running & Training
Check out this comprehensive list of summer marathons (June - August). We’ll soon be posting the Fall Marathon Calendar
as well.
June 2006
- 6/3/06 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon, Aptos, CA
- 6/3/06 God’s Country Marathon, Coudersport, PA
- 6/3/06 Caring Foundation of Montana Governor’s Cup, Marysville, MT
- 6/3/06 Green River Marathon, Kent, WA
- 6/3/06 Newport Marathon, Newport, OR
- 6/3/06 Ridge Runner Races, Cairo, WV
- 6/3/06 Salt Lake City Marathon, Salt Lake City, UT
- 6/3/06 Sunburst Marathon, South Bend,IN
- 6/4/06 Casper Wyoming Marathon, Casper, WY
- 6/4/06 Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon, Deadwood, SD
- 6/4/06 Marathon de la Baie, Charlo, NB
- 6/4/06 Coca-Cola Zero Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
- 6/4/06 San Juan Island Marathon, Friday Harbor, WA
- 6/4/06 Steamboat Marathon, Steamboat Springs, CO
- 6/10/06 Footstock Race Weekend, Cochrane, AB
- 6/10/06 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon, Williamson, WV
- 6/10/06 Maryville Marathon, The Chamber Country Classic, Maryville, MO
- 6/10/06 City of Rexburg Teton DAM Marathon, Rexburg, ID
- 6/11/06 Edge to Edge Marathon, Ucluelet, BC
- 6/11/06 UCC Coffee Kona Marathon, Keauhou-Kona, HI
- 6/11/06 Lake Placid Marathon, Lake Placid, NY
- 6/11/06 North Olympic Discovery Marathon, Port Angeles, WA
- 6/11/06 Walk With Me Marathon, Eugene, OR
- 6/17/06 Mangum Track Club Boogie Marathon, Ellerbe, NC
- 6/17/06 Grandma’s Marathon, Duluth, MN
- 6/17/06 Mayo Midnight Marathon, Mayo, YT
- 6/17/06 Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon, Anchorage, AK
- 6/18/06 Estes Park Marathon, Estes Park, CO
- 6/18/06 Johnny Miles MarathonJ, New Glasgow, NS
- 6/18/06 Manitoba Marathon, Winnipeg, MB
- 6/18/06 Swan Lake Marathon, Viborg, SD
- 6/24/06 Pacific Crest Marathon, Sunriver, OR
Click “Read More” for a listing of marathons throughout July & August
Revival of US Distance Running
Posted May 25th, 2006 at 1:33 AM by Blake Roebuck
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Cross Country, Track & Field
Not so long ago, the likes of Frank Shorter, Jim Ryun, Billy Mills, Steve Prefontaine, Bob Schull, Craig Virgin, Bill Dillinger, and many others were among the very best distance runners not only in America, but the world.
In the 90’s, the Moroccans, Ethiopians, and Kenyans have dominated distance running around the world, and in championship racing. After the retirement of perhaps America’s greatest distance runner in Bob Kennedy, there was much to be concerned about.
Worry no more. The distance running scene in America is young, bright, and hungry. 2006 has been a great year so far as well. Adam Goucher and Ryan Hall completed their cross country seasons with USA Championships in the 4K and 12K races; also to the best team placing
for America in many years.
Marathon Olympic Silver Medalist Meb Keflezighi placed 3rd in the Boston Marathon for the highest placing by an American in nearly 20 years by running 2:09:56. Americans Brian Sell and Alan Culpepper placed 4th and 5th respectively and America put three in the top five,
five in the top ten.
Who had the more impressive Boston Marathon debut?
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