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I’m Running Or Riding A Lot But I’m Not Losing Weight: Why?

You’re going all-in on cardio, but the weight is not coming off. Why? Here are 5 reasons you’re not losing weight despite all of your running and riding.
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stair climbing

Why you should consider adding stair climbing workouts to your routine

Stair workouts are a great strength and endurance-based addition to your training. Here’s what you should know before adding stair climbing to your routine.
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mentally prepare

How Professional Runners mentally prepare for race day

Being mentally ready for a race is as important as making sure your body and gear are tuned up. Here’s how pros get mentally prepared for race day.
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ways to prevent chafing

How To Prevent Chafing On The Run – The Best Products And Hacks Recommended By Runners

Nothing ruins a runner’s high like a bad bout of chafing on the run. Here are some of the best product and hacks to prevent chafing – recommended by runners.
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molly huddle motivation

How Do You Keep Up Running Motivation, Molly Huddle?

Even professional athletes experience waning running motivation. Read how pro runner Molly Huddle gets through periods of low motivation – and how she brings it back.
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new running route

How to pick the perfect running route

It can be tempting to run the same loop of your neighborhood every day. So, here are a few ways to switch up your routine and find a new running route.
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negative splits workouts

3 Workouts For Running Negative Splits

Negative splitting is one way to finish your next race strong – and fast. Here are 3 workouts to train you to run negative splits.
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most common running injuries

5 Common Running Injuries – Why They Happen And How To Prevent Them

Here’s the “what and why” of some of the most common running injuries with how to recover from and prevent these five running injuries.
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Molly Huddle workout recovery

recovery After Running – Post Marathon And Short Races

When running is your job, recovery is all in a day’s work. Here’s how U.S. Olympian Molly Huddle recovers after running.

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ultra running 101

Ultramarathons 101

What is an ultramarathon and is it something you should consider training for? Let’s break down everything you need to know before clicking that oh-so-tempting ultra race registration button.
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7 reasons you had a bad run

Easy run didn’t feel so easy? This might be why.
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Breathing while running helps

How To Breathe While Running | A Step-By-Step Guide

Can your breathing impact your running? Can it improve performance? And if so, what techniques should you employ?
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Running on a treadmill

9 Ways To Give Your Treadmill Workout A Boost

Treadmill or dreadmill? If you think treadmill workouts are boring, try upping your treadmill workout game with these 9 workout ideas.
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why I run

Why I run | 5 ultra marathons in 5 months

Shaun Moore completed a challenge to run 5 ultra marathons in 5 months. But why?

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What To Wear On Race Day And How To Plan Your Race Day Outfit

The final piece of your training puzzle is deciding what to wear on race day. Read this advice from six athletes on planning your race day outfit.
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Running workout in progress

Tempo Runs, Intervals, Fartlek – Are These Running Workouts All The Same?

Not sure what different running workouts really entail? Aren’t they all the same? We asked a running coach to explain fartleks, intervals and tempo runs.
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How To Balance Training And Life

Training for an IRONMAN or marathon is a serious time commitment that requires planning, communication and compromises. Here are eight tips to help you navigate the sensitive balance between endurance training and life’s responsibilities.
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Running in the snow

Winter Running Tips For Running In The Extreme Cold

If there’s one thing Finland – Polar’s country of origin – is good at, it’s surviving the harsh winter conditions. Here are some tried and true winter running tips from the promised land of winter.
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Core strength for runners

Core Strength Is More Than Abs – 4 Full-Body Core Exercises For Runners

There’s more to building a strong core than doing crunches. Try these 4 effective core exercises for runners that work your entire body.

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A group of runners

If Running Sucks, You’re Doing It Wrong

If running sucks, try these five tips to find new energy to your running and boost your performance to a whole new level.
Running Motivation

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