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Lifestyle Rules for Successful Distance Running by Harry Groves - 10 tips to help you be successful
The Best Foods for Runners-Runner's World Magazine An article discussing 30 foods that help runners stay healthy and be at their top performance level.
Coach John Wooden's Pyramid of Success-Famous Coach's guide to success!
Hydration 101: How to Stay Hydrated Before, During, and After Your Runs-Staying hydrated is critical to your running performance and, more importantly, for preventing heat-related illnesses....
How to Dress for Cold Weather Running-Dressing properly for winter weather is the key to running comfortably all season long...
Shin Splint Exercises - Why Doing Shin Exercises With a Theraband Won’t Help You Avoid Shin Splints
Are You Eating Enough?-Article that talks about how it is necessary to eat enough in order to perform at your best.
Stronger Bones, Stronger Muscles, Stronger Running-The right foods can also help young runners build strong bones, boost endurance, stay strong and help you recover from a race or hard workout.
Hill Running-The hills in a cross-country race can make or break a runner. Tackling a steep hill when you're tired is a formidable challenge...
All the Little Things-An article that explains that doing all the “little things” builds confidence and helps improve performance.
The Perfect Form-Runner's World Magazine An article that talks about the perfect form for a runner.
Do Yourself a Favor and...Be a Great Teammate-Runner's World Magazine An article explaining how to be a good teammate and work well with everyone on your team
45 Best Foods for Runners-Mark Bloom Running An article telling about some of the best foods to eat as a runner
A Mile for Your Thoughts-Runner's World Magazine Discusses how positive thoughts and mental training are an important part of success
General Articles of Interest on Running and Other Topics