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Fitness

Runnersworld.com | Top headlines

Store Finder
Scope out running stores in your neck of the woods.
Vintage
Take a look through our October 1983 issue.
Find Your Groove
Our music section has running playlists and more.
2008 Fall Trail Shoe Guide
The best new shoes for digging in the dirt.
Runner's Body
Video, articles, and more to keep you injury-free.
NEW! Yoga Page
Our improved yoga section has tons of new stuff.
Gifts for Runners
Our '08 Gift Guide has something for everyone.
Presents for Pups
Treat your best running buddy with a holiday gift.
Philadelphia Marathon & Half-Marathon
Flu Shot FAQ
Yes, says the Doc, you can get one pre-race.

Runnersworld.com | Running and health


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Runnersworld.com | Daily stories

Dan Browne at Chiba Ekiden
Also: Bryan Clay is a 'stand-up kind of person'; 2008's winning streaks; Chat with Anita Campbell...
Scott Bauhs Is Turning Pro
Also: Bryan Clay wins Jesse Owens Award; Hall a 'quick study' in the marathon; Remembering Larry James...
Sally Kipyego Looks Invincible
Also: Foot Locker Champ Ashley Brasovan headed to Duke; Should Tegla Loroupe get Nobel Peace Prize?...
Peak Performance
Watch your waist; orthotics for knee pain; women need exercise PLUS sleep; sports drinks should contain glucose and fructose
Baby Steps
"When I hear Sam fussing," says Lisa, "my immediate sleepy thought is: 'He can't figure out the treadmill.'"
Mile Markers, by Kristin Armstrong
"Last Friday I became Forrest Gump," says Kristin. "In his running phase, I should clarify."
Ask the Penguin
"I love to run, but know that I won't lose weight running," says Victoria. "Can you help me?"
You Must Run Before You Crawl
Is this a trend? Another runner has collapsed and inched to the finish of a race—this time, in a 5-K.
Foxy Lady Has Rabid Following
Remember the Arizona runner who ran a mile with a fox locked on her arm? Well, here she is, on David Letterman.
First Snow Run of the Season
The first snow of the season is even better when it happens during a run... and takes you by surprise.

Askmen.com | Health stories

Top Brain Training Sites

Next time you find yourself surfing idly, at least exercise your mind at some of the internet's top brain training sites.
Overlooked Fat Loss Factors

Losing weight is about more than reducing calorie intake. Fitness expert Joel Marion lets us in on some overlooked fat loss factors.
Memory Foods

Get chomping on these memory-boosting foods and you’ll keep your noggin in tip-top shape.

MSNBC.com | Fitness stories

No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine

Michelle Obama, shown at a working women's round table discussion in Pontiac, Mich., works out for 90 minutes three times a week.Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama — half of the fabulously fit new first couple.


Changing your mind can change your body, too

The first step in charting the right course to fitness is to recognize how your thoughts are undermining your exercise plan.Psychologists say our “self talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine. The problem is that many people simply aren’t aware of how destructive their thoughts are.


A running friendship saves the life of one pal

Antonio Douglas, left, races his boss, Cactus Car Wash owner Frank Lynch, right, during an charity 100 meter dash at Grady High School Stadium Sunday, Oct. 26, in Atlanta. The men’s friendship helped Douglas, who was formerly obese, shed 151 pounds.Insults aside, this is a tale of an unlikely friendship that saved a life. It kept a boss from giving up  on a man he considered not only a business investment, but a personal challenge.


Are you running yourself to death?

Thousands of runners participate in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 12, 2008, in Chicago, Ill. Running a marathon puts severe and sometimes dangerous stress on your body. Why do so many people still want to do it?


Horrified over batwing arms? Fight the flab

Want that flab hanging from your arm to fly away? Try doing cardio and strength-training exercises.What can you do to firm up flabby arms and slim down fat feet? How do you know if you’re injured — or just really sore? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries.


8 tips for a better body breakthrough

What's standing between you and a hot body? Boredom? Lack of motivation? Too little time? Chances are, you're in an exercise rut. Try these techniques for amazing results.


A woman's race for life

Linda Stowell, diagnosed with two forms of cancer and weakened by chemotherapy, runs a half-marathon on the streets of Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 2007.She wasn't always been a runner. Cancer turned her into one.


Torch calories the eco-friendly way

Here are five ways to help the environment — and get in some exercise.


Newsweek: 4 ways to use tech gadgets to get fit
Here are some of the best gadgets in a whole new wave of digital fitness products that use computer games, iPods and social networking applications to help you in your quest for a healthier physique.
How much should you really exercise?
The new physical activity guidelines released last week by the federal government are aimed at keeping Americans healthy — but what if you also want to be buff?

NYTimes.com | Fitness stories

Ouch, My Knee! Is There a Bike Fitter in the House?
Bike fittings for recreational cyclists has mushroomed into a mainstream offering found at scores of bikes shops and training centers around the country.

A Good Appetite: Almost Heaven: Leftover Mashed Potatoes, Uplifted
Leftover mashed potatoes normally head straight for the trash can, but this year they are destined for a higher purpose.

Recipes for Health: Baby Salad Greens With Sweet Potato Croutons and Stilton
Sweet potatoes contrast beautifully here with the pungent Stilton in this salad.

Vital Signs: Vitamins Seen as No Help in Heart Disease
A large long-term trial has found that vitamins C and E work no better than placebos at reducing a person’s risk of heart disease.

Fitness: Learning How to Walk (Chewing Gum Not Included)
A yoga instructor has incorporated walking lessons into his yoga classes, insisting that proper alignment helps keep you moving toward better health.

Bake Sales Fall Victim to Push for Healthier Foods
The school bake sale is becoming obsolete in California, as new standards restrict what foods can be sold to students.

Fitness: Road Runner Rage
Nothing ruins a good run quite like a ton of steel in your path.

Food Storage as Grandma Knew It
For economic and health reasons, a number of Americans are making the seemingly anachronistic choice to turn their basement into a root cellar.

Q & A: Heating and Depleting
When scum is skimmed off homemade soup, what nutrients are lost?

Calories Do Count
Complex diet regimens are starting to look like exotic mortgages and, just like a reliable savings account, good old calorie counting is coming back into fashion.