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Julia US
I love to run! I am a beginner runner attempting my first full marathon in December. I'll... More
Namrita Atlanta, Georgia
Namrita O'Dea is co-owner of 55nine Performance based in Atlanta, GA. She helps triathletes,... More
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Commodore Mesa, Arizona
In 2006 I become an Ironman. In 2008 doing my third Ironman, I raced to the point of kidney and... More
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A post-script to the 5K race on Saturday by Allen Patient ExpertHealth Maven During the 5k, while running down the Jordan River Parkway, we passed a sec ...
Joggling for Jugs 5K Race Report by Perry R. Patient ExpertHealth Maven ... and web developer in Nashville, TN. ———-Last month, I joggled a 5k in Nashville, TN along with six other jogglers and some non-j ...
Using a 5k race as a deadline to lose fat by Doug Groce Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven ... s well. Do you think that participating (actually running) in a 5K in June 2009 is too much of a lofty goal? ThanksAnswer:First ...
DAM 5K Race Report by chrissto23 Patient Expert I ran the Douglas A. Miller 5K (DAM 5K sounds so much more appropriate considering how I fee ...
Twilight 5K Race Report by Jenny W. Patient Expert Wednesday night Mike and I ran the Twilight Run 5K benefiting the Alzheimer's Support Center. It has been a whi ...
Frozen 5K -Race Report by BaddApple .. Patient Expert We did it! It was cold -10 degrees at the start of the race. -25 with Wind Chill. We got there early so we had plenty of time to ...
I walked my first 5K race today. ... by pwsammy Patient Expert I walked my first 5K race today. The Beach Wellness event was at the Bay City sta ...
Komen 5K Race for the Cure: Race Report by Kevin L. Patient Expert ... od about what I did. And the time is better than the last three 5ks I've done, and those were all flat courses. I'll write a mor ...
5K Race Report: Komen Race for The Cure by Kevin L. Patient Expert ... ce: 1st Overall place: 31st out of nearly 1,191 timed runners ( 5K results here ) This is was one of those courses that just do ...
My first 5k race take three by Tim W. Patient Expert ... is that time of year again, time for the third annual Saratoga 5k Fun Run. If you are a somewhat recent newcomer to my blog yo ...

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Running Races, Marathons, 10k, 5k, Running Plans & Training Log ...
Search & register for running races near you - marathons, half marathons, 10k, 5k, find running training plans and online logs, gear reviews, share videos, ...

Beginners First 5k Race
Feb 25, 2009 ... A new beginner runner is a special time and may need a few tips for their first 5k. This usually stars racing bug to many runners.

6 Reasons to Run a 5K | Active.com
With a 5K, race day is a snap. You arrive at the race, warm up for 10 to 20 minutes, race for 40 minutes maximum, cool down, replenish with food and drink, ...

5000 metres - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event. While mainly run as an outdoor event, the 5000 m is ...

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The 18th Annual Bare As You Dare Cross-Country 5K Alvord, Texas The gate opens at 9:00 AM so you can get in a bit of relaxation before the race. ...

How To Train For The 5K (5000 Meters) by Frank Horwill
We do not get this in a 5K race - we get NONE! Even jogging 100m after each 400m would total anything from six-to-nine minutes. Totally illogical! ...

Columbus 15 Miler and 5K (Race #4 Ultrafit Marathon Training ...
The Columbus 15 Miler and 5K is an ideal race for those training for fall marathons or for the more casual runner/walker. ...

Hal Higdon's 5K Training Guide - A Training Plan for Beginning Runners
The most popular racing distance is the 5K: 5000 meters, just over three miles. "Thirty-nine percent of all the events we receive results for are 5K races," ...

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If you're a weekend jogger and thinking about running...
 
Nancy Brinker, founder of the Komen delivers the...
 
A treadmill run while on vacation from work.
 
Spread Your Wings Adventure Race. USARA National...

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Running column
More than 800 people completed the 16th annual Pie and Glove 5K Race on Thanksgiving Day in Corning. The event, which ended with 805 finishers, ...

21st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic 5K/10K 1 Mile Race to Take Place ...
21st Annual Say No To Drugs Holiday Classic 5K/10K 1mile race will take place on December 19th, 2009 at 8:00AM at the Harborview Center. The race course ...

Thanksgiving Day offers full plate for road racing
Racing gets under way at 1 pm and runners can choose between running a 3K, 4K or a 5K. Water and apple cider will be provided post-race, and runners are ...

NASCAR champ Jimmie Johnson to compete In 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona
Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will kick off his 2010 racing season at Daytona International Speedway in the Rolex 24 At Daytona ...