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Oct 08, 2007 -
Running your first marathon can be a very scary thing. So instead of signing up for the New York City Marathon as your very first marathon, try starting with something a little less intimidating.
Not sure which marathons are good for first timers?
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Sep 28, 2008 -
You might know Dean Karnazes as the Ultra Marathon Man. In fact that is the url to his fancy website. Not only can this man run, run and run, he also writes entertaining and motivating books.
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Sep 25, 2007 -
There are many ways to get yourself motivated to run! Or even just to exercise in general. If you can’t make it to an actual marathon for inspiration, you can watch Marathon Challenge produced by NOVA for PBS.
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Sep 21, 2007 -
Motivation to run the 26.2 miles of a marathon comes in many different forms – some of them related. And in this case I mean that literally. The thirteen Weisse siblings will be running in Wisconsin's Fox Cities Marathon this weekend.
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Mar 18, 2007 -
Recently, there has been a bit of chatter on the Sugar pages about running marathons. Some of you have already run some while others are contemplating or training for one. Well, I have a great book for all of you newbies to check out, The Nonrunner’s Marathon Guide for Women by Dawn Dais.
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Aug 10, 2007 -
There is a first for everything at some point in our lives, even a first time going to the gym. So whether or not you are an avid outdoor exerciser or new to exercising altogether, here are a few tips to making your first trip to the gym a pleasant one.
Don't skip the new member tutorial -- It's helpful and informative.
While they do it on TV and in the movies, slamming your weights down on the floor is not considered cool.
Grunting, also not cool.
If you're going to be doing a marathon session on the treadmill, make sure there are not others waiting to use it.
Check out your gym's cell phone policy before having your daily phone convo with your sister on the elliptical.
*Bonus Tip: Wipe your sweat off anything that acquires it, it's just common courtesy.
Have your own tips for newbies?
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