Fitness & Performance
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> Powerful ThirstYou sweat over a quart of water per hour when running. Review the whys and wherefores of drinking water down as quickly as you push it out.
> Race Pacing and StrategyEven the most thoughtful and carefully planned training can be for naught if you don't plan well and execute smoothly on race day. Review our tips for smart racing, geared to new and intermediate runners.
> Post-Race RecoveryYou've spent weeks, even months, preparing for your race, focusing on crossing the finish line under your goal time. But what about after the race?
> Portion PatrolRun to eat and eat to run; how much do you need to eat to fuel your running?
> Running ScaredBe confident of your own safety with these sensible precautions for avoiding nighttime accidents and fending off would-be attackers (both human and canine).
> Get MotivatedIf the most difficult steps of your run are the ones that get you off the couch and out the door, try our tips for overcoming the running blahs.
> Mysteries of the Running Shoe RevealedDelve into the depths of your running shoe to better understand how to find and purchase your ideal pair.
> Shoe ShoppingTrouble finding the right running shoe? Use our tips to hone your shopping technique and tame the shoe racks of your local running store.
> Matters of the HeartA runner's heart is true, especially when it's used to gauge the intensity of a workout. Our intro to heart rate training will get you off and running.
> The Wind at Your Back (and in Your Face)A wind at your back can make you feel like you're flying. Trouble is, you have to battle it on the way back. Here's how to cope.
> Treadmill TriumphantWhen Mother Nature turns cantankerous, take your workout indoors with our introduction to the use, abuse and purchase of treadmills.
> The Winter of Your Discontent?No matter what Old Man Winter dishes out, our cold-weather running tips can keep you burning up the roads.
> Man vs. Machine: A Guide to Indoor Aerobic TrainingMachines. Were human beings really meant to derive exercise on steel contraptions that push, pull, stretch, and strain muscles? Didn't our ancestors maintain fitness by covering ground outdoors in search of their next meal or to out-distance enemies in pursuit? Who among us wouldn't rather enjoy the fresh outside air in lieu of an antiseptic gym atmosphere?
> A Visit to the Health ClubThere is no doubt that many outstanding runners have achieved a high level of success without ever setting foot inside a health club. For many years, I was one of those people. While this is true, several recent research studies have concluded that a properly structured weight training program not only enhances the quality of your running, but also provides significant health benefits as well.
> The Skinny on Sports Bars and GelsSports bars and gels make for an ideal energy boost on the run. Our survey of sports bars and gels will help you pick the right one for you.
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