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Running basics

Treadmill or outside?
For the average person, running 6-9 mph on a health-club-quality treadmill, the difference between running on a treadmill and running outside is slight, perhaps nonexistent. Some studies show no difference at all between treadmill and outdoor running; other research shows outdoor running burns 3-5 percent more calories. What accounts for the small difference? The treadmill belt does some of the work by helping pull your feet back underneath your body. When you run on a treadmill, you also don't have to overcome wind resistance.

Put the weight on
Research shows that runners who don't lift weights lose muscle at the same rate as sedentary people do— about 30 percent from age 30 to 70. However, people who lift weights regularly can preserve most of their muscle mass throughout life. This means they maintain a higher metabolism and are less prone to weight gain.

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It was about six years ago when i reached my goal running three miles striaight without stopping to walk. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but for me this was the greatest acheivement. I always dreamed of being an advanced runner. so i told myself when i reach three miles without any rest I knew I was on my way to conquering what i thought was the immposible for me. Unforturnatley soon after my first runners high i fractured my ankle leaving me in a brace and crutches for 6 months. Since my downfall I have not yet piked up were i left off. although latley running has constantly bumping in to me abnd after reading this peice I knew it was time. I am determined because of this peice. it is simple instructions yet something that can be so extremily helpful with advancing your running technigue or learing how to run. this was inspiring. im going for a light jog rtight now

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great articles about the basics of running, its so important to run in order to lose weight and you also feel better after you do it

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great articles about the basics of running, its so important to run in order to lose weight and you also feel better after you do it

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great articles about the basics of running, its so important to run in order to lose weight and you also feel better after you do it

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