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Posted Apr. 13 2010

what makes you a “runner”?

Message posted by: Maureen S.
What qualifies an individual as a runner? is it your time? your participation in events? your size/height/weight? how often you run? What makes YOU a runner?
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Posted Apr. 12 2010

timberline marathon and 1/2

Message posted by: Dan S.
Just saw this one online and was wondering if anybody has ran it. It looks like a lot of fun.
http://www.roguemultisport.com/featureevents/timberlinemarathon.html
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Posted Apr. 07 2010

running pace

Message posted by: sara j.
I’m pretty new to triathlons. I’ve only completed one, and would like to do more. I’m currently training for a sprint, and have a question about running. I run pretty slow, in part due to a short stride, and I’m also just slow. I run …

Posted Apr. 06 2010

shin splints and marathon

Message posted by: dustin b.
I have a marathon the April 17 and I have be getting shin splints for a week now. I need some advise on what I should do. I am already backing off on the miles because its my taper weeks, but is there anything else I should do? Any …

Posted Apr. 02 2010

how often do you buy new running shoes?

Message posted by: Lori S.
What are some signs to look for when it’s time for a new pair of running shoes?
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Posted Apr. 01 2010

help with first tri (olympic) during marathon training

Message posted by: Darjush B.
I’m attempting my first tri in September, the Nations tri which is Olympic/International Distance and was wondering if a few people here could help me with some training plan ideas. The only two catches are that I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon 9 weeks later and right now am …

Posted Mar. 29 2010

3 weeks before boston marathon!!

Message posted by: matthieu c.
Hi Ontri community,
Does any of the experienced runners who ran Boston have advice to give me for final weeks of preparation?
I did all my very long runs already, I am following the plan that has been posted on the Boston Marathon website for competitive runners. My goal is to …

Posted Mar. 25 2010

running outside

Message posted by: Erin S.
I live in the cold of South Dakota and started training for my first triathlon in February, of course running inside. I started running outside recently and seems a little more of a challenge to run the amount of time I was running inside on the treadmill. Can …

Posted Mar. 13 2010

running shorts

Message posted by: Dan S.
So there I was again this morning, prepping for my long run and couldn’t find my running shorts. The last time I did that my dear wife had snuck them to do her run so I went and bought another pair. This time, she stole them again …

Posted Mar. 09 2010

running music

Message posted by: Amanda D.
Someone just shared this website with me that is pretty cool. I’m usually behind the times with this stuff, so everyone might already know about this, but thought I’d share anyway. http://www.runningmusicmix.com/
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