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Running Tips and Tricks
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| Marathon Race Day Tips |
 Once you have put in your mileage and properly trained, hopefully you will be ready to turn in that PR on race day (or be a first time finisher). Here are some tips that should help you on race day.
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| 3 Steps to Good Form Running |
 Running faster, more efficiently, and injury free is what runners strive for, and having good running form is paramount to achieving these goals. Good Form Running aims to help runners of all ages and abilities; having proper mechanics is important for everyone. The simplicity of the technique, and the focus on body awareness, make Good Form Running both unique and effective. This video covers the basic steps of Good Form Running as presented by Playmakers running store in Okemos, Michigan.
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| Running Analysis of Heel Strike versus Forefoot Strike |
 Same runner, pre and post running instruction. INCORRECT, INEFFICIENT, INJURY PRONE ON LEFT: Reaching, braking, scissor kicking, heel strike on left. CORRECT, EFFICIENT, PERFORMANCE ON RIGHT: Butt kick running with forefoot strike on right.
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| How to Control Breathing While Running |
 Maintain an efficient breathing pattern while running to avoid hyperventilating and overwhelming the body with oxygen intake. Control your breathing with tips from a professional fitness trainer in this video on running.
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| Running Shoe Tips |
 Shoes are the bedrock of your running career. If you invest in a good pair of shoes right from the word go then you will be helping to limit the long term damage running causes to your body and reduce the risk of injury at the same time.
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Why Protein Should NOT Be In Your Sports Drink
 Much has been written about the pros and cons of including protein in sports drinks designed to be used during athletic activity. Independent research shows no benefit.
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What's The Problem With Gatorade?
 Gatorade is by far the most popular sports drink in the world, but is it the best? To determine the answer all you have to do is read the ingredients and do a little basic research on studies that have been done by independent organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine. If you do, you'll quickly discover that most of the smaller specialty sports drinks are far superior to Gatorade.
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Knee Pain - Chondromalacia - Irritation Under The Kneecap
 Chondromalacia is a term used to describe damage or softening of the articular cartilage on the underside of the kneecap. It is similar to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee), which refers to pain under and around the knee cap.
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How to Avoid The Porta Potty During a Race
 We've all seen it and most of us have done it ... 30 minutes (or less) into a race athletes are already looking for a port potty. The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way. The secret is a proper hydration plan before the gun goes off, and here's how you do it.
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Hyponatremia: Electrolyte Replacement May Save Your Life
 While it's important to drink enough to remain hydrated during a marathon, triathlon or other endurance activity, overhydrating by drinking too much can lead to a condition called hyponatremia, which is serious and sometimes deadly.
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