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Exercise and Sleep Deprivation: Is sleep stopping you from meeting your fitness goals?

Exercise and Sleep Deprivation: Is sleep stopping you from meeting your fitness goals?

How many times have you heard that phrase “no pain, no gain”? A lot, right? For whatever reason, many people think that to achieve fitness and health goals they have to make every workout feel-like-you’re-dying intense. Even worse: They also...

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Are your goals designed to give you the best results?

Are your goals designed to give you the best results?

Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar once said that goals are “dreams we convert to plans and take action to fulfill.” He’s right: We can wish and hope that our dreams will come true, but without work nothing will change — and...

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4 Ways to make the most of your off season (& come back stronger)

4 Ways to make the most of your off season (& come back stronger)

You triumphed through your running goals this last year. Whether you ran your first 5K or 10K or set a new PR during your last marathon, you can look back on a great season and begin thinking about what’s next....

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5 Must-Follow Tips for Buying the Perfect Athletic Leggings

5 Must-Follow Tips for Buying the Perfect Athletic Leggings

Gyms and running trails are setting the stage for a new era of fashion — thanks to the popularity of activewear — and the new styles, patterns and colors of women's workout leggings that are coming out every month. Having...

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Bad Social Habits of Runners and How to Break Them

Bad Social Habits of Runners and How to Break Them

Joining a running group can be a great way to make friends, get inspired and amp up your running pace and technique, especially during the colder winter months when you may need the extra motivation. When joining up with a...

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Where to Put Your Phone When Running: 6 Worst Ways (and the two best!)

Where to Put Your Phone When Running: 6 Worst Ways (and the two best!)

Ask five different runners the same question and they’ll likely reveal very different methods for keeping their phones safe while running. “I stick it in my sports bra. I know it won’t fall out!” “I use the zippered pocket in...

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Run Comfortably Through the Fall with these Clothing Essentials

Run Comfortably Through the Fall with these Clothing Essentials

There’s a reason why so many 5K races and marathons are held during the fall: It’s the best season for running. The cooler temperatures make it easier for even the most casual runner to get outside and crush their crush...

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The Climbing Gear Essentials to Conquer Mountain Challenges

The Climbing Gear Essentials to Conquer Mountain Challenges

Part of the beauty of the United States is its various landscapes: the never-ending deserts of the Southwest, the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains, the dense forests of the Northeast and the prairies of the Great Plains. The unique...

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MIIEGO Wireless Headphones Review

MIIEGO Wireless Headphones Review

When you’re out for a run, having good music along the way is crucial to keep you motivated to maximize your experience. Choosing the right quality wireless headphones for running is a major decision to make so that you’re not...

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