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Winter running tips?

Hello friends!

So  I have lived in humid, warm climates my whole life and have accustomed to running them. However, now that I am In South America I have not yet aquired the skills to run in this 20 degree weather. 

Are there any tips to expand my oxyg

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Burning calories

Maybe the answer its simple but I just haven't figure it out yet. 

Isn't better to run in the evening (after 6pm), so the calories consumed during the day are burned out and there is no fuel to convert in fat or storage during night time? 

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Nutrition for a 100 miler

Hi my fruit luvg runners. Im doing my first 100 mile running race next August. Can someone recommend what kind of fruit they carry for their race? I have been using dates on my trainjng runs and would like to try something new. Needs to be something

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What running winter wear to buy?

Hey, fruity-runners!

It's gonna be my new winter as a runner and I guess I won't get away without buying new apparel to get me through the cold NYC winter mornings...

I found out about a 3 days sale in a running store, had a look and seem to have good

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2013 Chicago Marathon

Hey runners! I know there are a couple of us training for the Chicago Marathon. How are we doing now that the vast majority of the training is behind us? I am grateful for the taper. Those long long runs have been kicking my butt this year. Just got

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Should I buy fivefingers?

Hi all,

I know there's a number of discussions on this subject but I did not find the answer to my question on them.

The thing is after all the curiosity with five fingers I made up my mind to give them a try. I have been visiting a few stores in Manha

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Half Marathon Nutrition.

Hi fellow runners. I am doing my first half marathon at age 55 this coming October. Do you guys fuel up before, and/or during the race?

I was thinking of maybe grabbing a banana 30 min before the race, and carrying some coconut water and daterade (sp?

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Why do I got cramp?

I haven't been running since 2004 when I run Stockholm marathon because of two pregnansies, and childbirth etc, I was a cooked vegan at that time. 2010 I became a 100% rawfooder and now I'm into 811 (for a month now). This spring I started to run aga

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Long Run Fuel

Hey Everyone

Last night I went on my longest run to date (16km) while using dates as running fuel.

In terms of energy levels they were pretty good but I am not a fan of the taste and consistency, almost got to the stage I was dreading having to eat one

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Irritated sciatic nerve

Hey everyone! Since January, I've got an irritated sciatic nerve. I get treated by an acupuncturist and take homeopathy. I don't have any pain from the nerve anymore, but everytime I try running, my leg gets tight after 10 minutes. Do you have any ti

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London Marathon your goals

I am very inspired by the achievements and goals achieved by Everyone that ran the marathon today, I saw a few people with BOSTON tee shirts on.  Everyone will be feeling elated and so proud of themselves for achieving this.  

I was wondering if any 3

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