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The new runner’s high? 80% of marijuana users mix weed, workouts

Eight out of 10 marijuana users in states where cannabis is legal say they partake in the drug shortly before or after exercise, and most report that it motivates them to work out, helps them enjoy exercise more and improves their recovery, according to surprising new University of Colorado Boulder research.
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Self-Defense Tips for Runners

Running and walking in public places or crowded areas does not have the same safe feeling it did years ago. A quick Google search will tell you that assailants have no problem assaulting people anywhere and at any given time. It is important that runners have awareness skills that can help prevent finding themselves in a dangerous situation.
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Why The Elderly Should Sign Up for a Spring Marathon

The Colfax Marathon, the Pikes Peak Marathon, the Long View Marathon, the Dust Bowl Series,… These are just a few of the marathons that are taking place this year in the Centennial State. And while hundreds, if not thousands have already signed up, most of Colorado’s elderly population is hesitant to embark on such a journey. Their reasons for this are completely understandable, as health related issues can spike in one’s golden years; but, when done with caution, taking up running in later life can actually have a host of unexpected benefits. 
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There’s New Research on the Science of Barefoot Running

It was Daniel Lieberman, the barefoot-running evolutionary biologist from Harvard, who first got me thinking about impact forces. Back in 2010, he and his colleagues published a hugely influential study in Nature that compared the “collision forces” of feet hitting ground for runners with and without shoes while landing on their heel or forefoot.
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Simple Activities That Help Boost Your Running Experience As a Whole

In 2017, there were roughly 18.3 million marathon registrants across the US according to the information gathered by Running USA. If you are of the many that’s planning on joining a marathon in the future, it’s smart to arm yourself with information that can help you boost your experience as a whole. That said, what sort of activities can you do alongside your running and marathon training?
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3 Fun Ways to Shake Up Your Fitness Routine

Most people who are serious about staying fit have a routine they follow. Typically,this involves some combination of weight training to gain strength and build muscles and an aerobic exercise to increase stamina.
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Training Advice for Your First Triathlon

So, you’ve made the commitment to take on the trifecta of physical activity: the triathlon. Maybe you see it as a great physical and social outlet? Maybe you’ve decided it is time to see what the hype is about – after all, more than two million people take part in triathlons each year!
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The Day Before: 7 Last-Minute Preparations For Your Next Race

After months of training, the big day is finally almost here. The 24 hours before a race have a big impact on your performance, so you’ll need to get your body ready for the miles ahead. Whether this is your first race or your hundredth, here are a few things you should do to prepare.
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