How to Dress for Cold, Winter Runs

Author: The Mizuno Shoe Guy Published on: October 28, 2016 It might come as a surprise to newbies, but, in most parts of the country, it’s actually easier to run in the colder months than in the hot, humid days of summer. That is, if you dress properly for winter conditions.   Certainly, winter means different things to different parts of

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Recover From Your Long Run

Author: FitFluential Published: October 28, 2016 For those of us committed to getting the most out of our workouts, diet plays an important role. Whether you run on occasion or are training for your 5th marathon, you can increase your performance through nutrition. Who doesn’t love a good smoothie? Post run it’s a refreshing and satisfying snack or meal while

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Coach’s Corner: The Caring Competitor

Author: Amy Begley Published on: October 21, 2016 A healthy dose of competition can be a powerful motivator. It can even be a driving force to help people overcome incredible odds. One of the training program participants I coach at Atlanta Track Club, Kyle Klenke, suffered a hip injury as a child. He went through a series of leg braces,

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Taper Crazies

Author: A. Land Published on: October 19, 2016 Taper crazies are a real, very serious condition, suffered by many distance runners.  You work all season long to build your mileage and get you speed and strength work in and then suddenly your big race is on the horizon.  Time for the taper. You’d think that runners would love this time

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