Running and Jogging:
Health articles on Running and Jogging. Research and news stories on the benefits of running, jogging and exercising.
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EPO blood doping to enhance performance in bikers and runners during competitions may put the athletes at risk of death from a stroke. Researchers recently reported their discovery that both acute and long term use of EPO blood doping results in an increased blood pressure in the brain’s blood vessels, which could result in a cerebral vascular accident such as a stroke.
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Preparing and making it to the finish line means understanding calorie, nutrition and hydration needs for marathon runners. Loyola University experts offer ten tips for running a marathon that can help you make it through and reduce the chances of injury.
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Popular "barefoot-style" shoes are breaking footwear merchandising records, but runners may experience new types of injuries with these minimalist running shoes, according to a study by the American Council on Exercise. Runners must change their running style and here is why.
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In the news is Chicago marathoner Joe D’Amico is getting ready for a 26.2 mile race. He is eating only at McDonald's - and raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. In one week, D'Amico, who runs 100 miles a week, will race 26.2 miles, fueled by foods that he says are an experiment - but can McDonald's food alone sustain a marathon runner's needs?
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced that about 30,000 jogging strollers made by phil&teds USA Inc of Fort Collins, Colorado are being recalled after reports that several adults have caught their finger in the hinge mechanism when folding and unfolding the stroller, posing risk of amputation or laceration.
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Jared Fogle may not be a name you immediately recognize, until it is pointed out that he is “Jared from Subway” or “The Subway Guy.” Once 425 pounds, the 33-year-old spokesman Sunday finished his first marathon in 5 hours, 13 minutes.
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Competing in a marathon takes grueling and dedicated training. No one understands that better than Edison Pena, one of the 33 miners rescued from a collapsed Chilean mine last month. He trained during the 69 days he was trapped a half-mile underground. Sunday, he will compete in the ING New York City Marathon.
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In a recent journal article it has been found that running may have a boost on the brain as well as the cardiovascular system.
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Dedicated runners and casual runners alike take note: the running shoes you are wearing may be doing more harm to some of your joints than if you were running barefoot. In fact, running shoes can exert more stress on joints than walking in high-heeled shoes.
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As the 34th annual Marine Corps Marathon comes to a close and the thousands of runners are congratulated by family and friends, there are four runners who have the distinction of having participated in every Marine Corps Marathon since it began in 1976. These four older runners, known as the Groundpounders, are an inspiration to runners everywhere, young and old, and possibly good role models for older adults who are thinking about getting involved in some sort of physical exercise.
