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Juana Run?
Juana Run?

It's coming. Palo Alto, California. 2/20/2010 (notice how dates look much cooler in the new year?). No, it's not the new Terminator movie. It's the The 14th Annual Juana Run! 8 kilometer, 1-mile, and kids races! Serious fun! Read More

What’s New in the Healthy Food Scene?
What’s New in the Healthy Food Scene?

Had your Barramundi today? Greek yogurt, omega cookies? Nancy Clark, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, reports from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) Food and Nutrition Expo. Read More

Footlocker next for Texas runners?
Footlocker next for Texas runners?

A boys team from Boerne (BERNIE) Texas. A junior boy named Craig Lutz who could double and Chelsey Sveinsson who won NXN last year. Yes, all from TEXAS. Is Footlocker about to be lasso'd? Read More

Heat can wreak havoc
Heat can wreak havoc

A near death experience in a 5K run is not supposed to occur. Not when you are 15 years old. Read More

Regional mountains as backdrop to race
Regional mountains as backdrop to race

New marathon to offer the opposite challenge: we’re tough. How often have you read ads that say our marathon is fast, great for first-timers? Read More

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HIGHLIGHTS:  RUN A MILE DAY 2009
HIGHLIGHTS: RUN A MILE DAY 2009

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NIke Cross Nationals Highlight photos
NIke Cross Nationals Highlight photos

Images from the 6th NXN CHAMPIONSHIPS at Portland Meadows in Portland OR on Dec 5, 2009 View Gallery

Flandreau Indian School --RUN A MILE DAY 2009
Flandreau Indian School --RUN A MILE DAY 2009

RUN A MILE DAY at Flandreau School in South Dakota View Gallery

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Battle of the Potomac XC 3 Video Recap
Battle of the Potomac XC 3 Video Recap

This is a video recap of the 2009 Battle of the Potomac cross-country meet betwen the states of Maryland and Virginia. Watch Video

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ARA's Running Newsfeed

Slam dunks are for wimps

Mar 09 7:28 a.m.

Man runs marathon dribbling a basketball, for fun and charity. Read More

Slimmer with Vino?

Mar 08 7:56 a.m.

"Females who drink sensible amount of wine have a lesser tendency of becoming stout, suggests a novel study." Read More

Crazy Eddie Izzard

Mar 05 7:38 a.m.

The British comedian Eddie Izzard, not a runner, decided to take it up. In fact, he decided to run 1,000 miles around the UK, to benefit Sports Relief. Going from 0 miles a day to 30 a day was no joke, but in the end, he nailed the routine and brought the house down. Read More

Women runners hurt more by pollution

Mar 04 2:22 p.m.

Study finds that air pollution is associated with slower marathon times for women, but not men. Read More

BORN TO RUN book spurs interest

Mar 03 2:31 p.m.

Will the barefoot running interest generate movement? Read More

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Mobilizing Motivation

Nov 06 12:02 p.m.

It's all about motivation. Read More

Running for Joy

Nov 06 11:58 a.m.

Member Profile: She runs for the joy of it Read More

Cross-Training Benefits

Nov 06 11:41 a.m.

Better to wear out than rust out? You can avoid them both. Read More

Preventing Sudden Death in Sports

Nov 05 6:38 a.m.

A near tragedy spurs a lifetime of action Read More

Keep 'em moving

Nov 05 6:35 a.m.

"Exercise is arguably the most important modifiable risk factor for chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease." Read More

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