Running
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Is Running on the Beach Good for Your Body?The beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning, but is running on the sand good for your body?
By Laura Geggel Published
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Here's How Much Exercise You Need to Give Your Brain a BoostAny physical exercise will improve thinking, as long as you do it somewhat consistently and stick with it long enough, according to an analysis of 98 previous studies.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Runners' Back Pain Starts Deep, 3D Models ShowMotion capture reveals that the source of runners' back pain lies deeper than expected.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Footstrike Hemolysis: How Running Changed One Man's Blood CellsRunning long distances can be hard on the body, but as one ultramarathoner found out, it can also take a toll on an individual's red blood cells.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
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Diet Tweaks Could Ease Runner's DiarrheaIf you're a long-distance runner, it may be an all-too-familiar scenario: You're partway through your run when your stomach starts to cramp and you need to find a bathroom — immediately.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Best Outdoor Activities for Staying in ShapeIf you still need to get in shape this year, don't fret — the balmy days of summer provide a great opportunity for exercising outdoors.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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How to Build the World's Fastest MarathonerWhen it comes to the fastest runners in the world, there are four key things that can influence an athlete's performance: nutrition, shoe technology, course conditions and genetics.
By Denise Chow Published
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Skip Your Run Today? Science Says You Can (Partly) Blame Your FriendsYour friends really do influence your exercise habits, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Here's Why the 400 Meter Gold Medal Win Was So ExtraordinaryOlympic runner Wayde van Niekerk unexpectedly won gold in the 400 meters from Lane 8. Here's why that's so extraordinary.
By Rachael Rettner Published
