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A beginner’s emotions and inspirations (Part 2)
November 27th, 2010 | All, Articles, Experiences, Tip and Tricks | Laura Ambos | No Comments
This article is a continuation of a past article. The previous article is a new runner’s point of view as they train for their first race – hence a recap of their emotions and inspirations. To read that article click the following link: http://www.nycjog.com/running/a-beginners-emotions-and-inspirations. When we left off In the last article I was preparing [...]
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A beginner’s emotions and inspirations
July 30th, 2010 | All, Articles, Experiences, Tip and Tricks | Laura Ambos | 1 Comment
This article is a recap of a beginner’s experience into the world of distance running. It captures the emotions and motivation that a new runner faces and experiences. New runner’s, this is must read for you are not alone.
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Anna’s Tips for the Novice Runner
June 4th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Anna Vitalis | 1 Comment
New to running? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! I never ran in my life prior to joining the Air Force then all of a sudden I had to run 2 miles in an allotted amount of time….
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Pacing with Music
April 19th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Christina Schick | No Comments
There are a lot of experts and articles out there that say running without your iPod, or music in general, makes you a better runner. I can see how this could be true – you can get in touch with your body. Really feel how different things are affecting your run. Focus on things like [...]
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Nutrition advice for healthy, hungry runners
April 1st, 2010 | All, Articles, Nutrition | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
By all means I am not a chef nor am I a nutritionist. I am pretty content with eating grilled chicken, tuna, wheat pasta every other day/night. But lately have been expanding my selection of foods, particularly in the produce aisle. Here are some fresh pickings that I have been trying to work into my diet on a daily basis.
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What to Do Before a Race: A Checklist
March 25th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Christina Schick | No Comments
I don’t know about you, but I am always pretty excited about every race I run. Whether it’s a three miler or a full marathon, there’s a combination of nervousness and excitement pumping through my body on race day. Because races typically start early in the morning, and I’m really not a morning person, I [...]
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Running your first race (5k)
March 17th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
The 5K is one of the most popular distance for road races in the US, and there are good reasons for that. It’s long enough to be a challenge to nearly every seasoned runner, but it’s short enough to be doable by those with lower or sub-par levels of fitness. It’s a distance that’s run-able to most reasonably active people.
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Tips for getting your ass out of bed to run in the morning
March 7th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
Sometimes it can be rather hard to wake up and go running early in the morning before work. You may be able to set the alarm clock the night before, but the next morning trying to physically get up and get moving might be an impossible task. Instead the only getting up that you can do is rolling over and hitting the snooze button.
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Never miss a chance to thank a volunteer
February 20th, 2010 | All, Articles | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
Even if you’re running the race of your life, you can still manage a bit of eye contact and a nod as you grab a cup of water from an outstretched hand. Even if it feels like your quads are quite literally on fire, you can manage to sputter a short “thanks” to the course [...]
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The Farmer’s Blow
February 20th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
Mastering The Farmer’s Blow a.k.a. The Snot Rocket is a must for any runner. Here’s how to do it right:
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Running Rules of Thumb
February 20th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
A list of 10 things that every runner can relate to.
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Rules of the Road
February 20th, 2010 | All, Articles, Tip and Tricks | Vincent Carrotozzolo | No Comments
Avoid confusion when running on roads. The following guidelines can get you thinking and help keep you safe.
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