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From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you’re training for race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. [...]

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Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals.

Here’s a nifty chart to let you know what your pace and workout time translates to in calories burned. [...]

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If you’d rather skip a run than hit the treadmill, then there’s no doubt you’re continuing with your outdoor runs even through this brisk and snowy Winter weather. That doesn’t mean you’re not dealing with some discomfort along the way. I’ve given you some tips on how to beat burning lungs, but if it’s your feet that are bothering you, here are some ways to avoid numb toes. [...]

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Exercising with a buddy definitely has its perks, but when it comes to most of my workouts, I prefer to exercise alone. Here are some reasons it’s sometimes better to sweat it out solo.

You can work out whenever you want and when it best fits your schedule. Plus you never have to deal with someone being late. [...]

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Running: it’s one of the most popular forms of cardio around, but there are a few common misconceptions about it that we’d like to dispel. Shedding some light on these myths could help improve your training, shopping for sneakers, and tackling speed work. [...]

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Pumping up the incline on the treadmill not only tones your tush and legs, increases your endurance, and can help you improve your speed, it also burns crazy calories – significantly more than with no incline. Need a little more proof? Check out the chart below for some inspiring numbers. [...]

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If a little cold, snow, and ice isn’t going to keep you from running outside, make sure that you’re properly dressed. An essential part of any good Winter running ensemble is a beanie – and not just any old beanie. Since it’s a tricky thing to be sweating out in the freezing cold, you are going to need something to keep you both warm and dry, like the Smartwool Beanie ($25) (a favorite of FitSugar editor, Jenny). [...]

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Running outdoors has many benefits: beautiful scenery, challenging routes, and fresh air, just to name a few – but there are also dangers. It takes a little more preparation to run outdoors than it does to hop on a treadmill, but if you’re ready for a change of pace, here’s what you need to know in order to make your outdoor run safe. [...]

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Exercise mistakes are more common than you think, and although some will prevent you from getting a good workout, others can put you at risk for pain or injury. Learn about these common cardio mistakes and share whether you’re guilty of committing them. [...]

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Stretching before a run has always been a little iffy in our playbook. It’s hard to lengthen muscle fibers before they’re warm and trying to do so can lead to injury. But warming up is still a good thing, so try an active warm-up.
A dynamic warm-up raises your heart rate a bit while priming your joints for action. [...]

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