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Jeremy Chin The author of Fuel, a touching story of a runner whose life dream is to win the New York Marathon. FUEL has received astounding reviews, from Finland to India to Africa. It has been read by coaches, ultrarunners and Olympians, and has been cited as one of the most moving running stories ever penned.

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The Pros And Cons Of Running On Different Surfaces

The repetitive nature of running puts a lot of stress on our body, especially on our foot, leg and hip joints. To avoid wearing out a particular part of our body, it is important that we vary the terrain of our run routes. Each surface has their benefits and disadvantages. Here's what they are.

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The Best Carbs For Runners

Carbohydrates are an essential part of an endurance runner's diet, and should be the foundation of each meal. But not all carbohydrates are created equal, and as a runner, you need to get as much nutrition from each gram of carbohydrates as possible. This article is a breakdown of the most nutrient-packed, energy-sustaining foods to keep your body running at an optimal level.

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Dads Rule

Dads. Yes, they may bumble along, but every now and then, employing unconventional and untested methods, they ninja in and save the day.

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Fitness Rules That You Should Break

Each year, new fitness studies emerge that challenge conventional thinking. You will be surprised that some of these may go against what you have been practicing for years.

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Shin Splint Prevention

Shin splints are the bane of many runners. Thankfully, they are both curable and preventable. Learn how to keep it at bay.

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Do Beer And Running Mix?

Some runners like to have a beer the night before a run to calm the nerves. And many others like to have one after, to celebrate a job well done. There are two camps on this; the one that says alcohol is bad for your running, and the other that says one or two are fine. To put this argument to bed once and for all, we've made an exploration into alcohol's effects on running performance and recovery.

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The Over-Energetic Gym Nut

They tail you throughout your workout, tacking on extra plates each time they get onto the weight machine you just used. Get on the treadmill and they'll soon be pounding away right next to you, like they are chasing down gazelle on foot. The over-energetic gym nut. We know the type. Here's a funny video related to that.

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Which Movies Are These Running Scenes From?

Are you as passionate about your running as you are about your movies? This is a video compilation of famous running scenes from movies. How many can you name?

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First World Problems

When you already have a substantial amount of what you need, yet you nitpick the trivial details, you have what we classify as a first world problem. Often, it is when we look at this behavior though another's eyes that we know how ridiculous it looks. And this video drives this home.

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The Best Foods For Stress Relief

Even though eating comfort food when you're stressed gives you a sense of calm, it's a quick fix that wears off way too fast. To effectively combat stress levels, here is a list of food you should be reaching for.

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