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  Road Running - Road Runners Club of America - Running Beginners
There are running programs for kids, events for families, and people are running well into their 70.s and beyond.
Running is a sport that everyone in the family can participate.
Running strengthens the heart and lungs and the major muscles of the body.
www.rrca.org /running/beginners   (248 words)

  
  Running - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Running is by definition the fastest means for an animal to move on foot.
Running competitions have probably existed for most of humanity's history, and were a key part of the ancient Greek Olympics, as well as the modern Olympic games.
During running, the speed at which the runner moves can be calculated by multiplying the cadence (steps per second) by the stride length.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Running   (835 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Road running   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Road running or road racing is the sport of running on a measured course over an established road (as opposed to track and cross country running).
Examples include the London to Brighton run in England which is just over 54 miles (87.085 km), the Comrades Marathon run between Pietermaritzburg and Durban in South Africa which is about 89 km (55.3 miles), and the Badwater Ultramarathon between Death Valley and Mount Whitney in the United States which is 135 miles (215 km).
Road running is unique among athletic events because in many cases first time amateurs are welcome to participate in the same event as members of running clubs and even current world-class champions.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Road-running   (1121 words)

  
 Road running -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Most (Click link for more info and facts about road races) road races are either 5 km (3.1 miles), 10 km (6.2 miles), half-marathon (21.097 km, 13.1 miles), or (A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians) marathon (42.195 km, 26.2 miles), but non-standard distances are also acceptable.
Any running that covers a distance further than a (A battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians) marathon is called (Click link for more info and facts about ultrarunning) ultrarunning; the event is an (Click link for more info and facts about ultramarathon) ultramarathon.
Road running is unique among athletic events because in many cases first time amateurs are welcome to participate in the same event as
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/road_running.htm   (471 words)

  
 Running USA Index
The same idea, getting on the team, which is obviously the most important thing we're trying to get done here, and set herself up to run a bunch of fast races in Europe to get ready to qualify for that final at Worlds and see what she can do there.
Running USA is a tax-exempt, non-profit, association founded in 1999 dedicated to serve and facilitate the growth of all aspects and entities of running and its health and fitness benefits.
Running USA, through its conference and other communication channels, provides the community 'meeting place' for major road race, media and athletic industry personnel.
www.runningusa.org /index.shtml   (330 words)

  
 IAAF International Association of Athletics Federations - IAAF.org - The Sport of Athletics - What ...
After the "jogging boom" of the late 1970s road running established itself as a populist athletic challenge.
Today, road running, from the humblest town centre fun run to the elite big city marathon events, has become the main sporting activity of many people.
In addition to the most glamorous road racing event, the marathon, world championships have been staged also by the IAAF in recent years at the half marathon distance and for the road relay.
www.iaaf.org /theSport/whatisathletics/RoadRunning   (268 words)

  
 Adelaide Running   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Running and Racing - For long distance and semi long distance runners, coaches and athletism clubs.
Running The World - Marathon races from all over the world, training schedules to help people, articles on health and injuries, info on running clubs, links to some sites, and a bookshop.
Running with Active.com - A runner's source for running, training information, racing tips, and race registration.
users.senet.com.au /~amsadl   (510 words)

  
 Trail Running & Off-Road Triathlon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
With the exception of occasional spring potholes, roads are fairly smooth, allowing the runner to mentally zone out while maintaining a steady, mile-eating cadence.
In the off-road events, usually there is a run across an island, beach or sandbar in the middle of the swim to keep it exciting.
Unlike clean road races, trail runs and off-road triathlons are often conducted in the dirt and dust – hidden in the woods for much of the time.
www.adksportsfitness.com /may2003/articles/feature.html   (1330 words)

  
 BANNU: Road projects running behind schedule -DAWN - Local; 29 August, 2004
BANNU, Aug 28: A number of roads, under-construction for more than a year, have now become a nuisance for the public as the work is either stalled or is going on at a slow pace at various sites here.
The work on Bannu City-Taji Kala Road, which is estimated to cost Rs189.7 million, progresses at a snail's pace too, and only 25 per cent work has been completed during the past one year.
As this road passes through villages, it has created a lot of difficulties for the people.
www.dawn.com /2004/08/29/local20.htm   (385 words)

  
 Active.com - REEBOK RUNNING
Premier Road shoe attracts serious runners
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I learned that most running shoes are way overbuilt and the key to running was not to really land on my heels at all.
Reebok's Premier Road shoe is positioned as the most versatile in the Premier line, which was launched two years ago.
That said, it's not nearly as overwhelming as the Reebok running shoes I tried in the mid '90s and the forefoot comfort and cushioning is excellent.
www.active.com /story.cfm?story_id=10408&sidebar=633&category=gearguide   (666 words)

  
 Wrinty's Road Running Page
My running year so far is rather difficult to describe without resorting to the use of expletives, but as this is my website I shall refrain from using them.
Hosted by www.fetcheveryone.com the thirty or so entrants were expected to measure out and run five miles and log their finish time back on the website.
Running uphill was OK probably due to Bob pulling me up, but the run downhill with my toes pressing against the end of my shoes was a painful experience.
www.geocities.com /wrinty/ramblings.html   (15981 words)

  
 Star - Road Running
The 2006 edition of the Comrades Marathon was officially launched in Johannesburg yesterday with the good news that the qualifying period for the world famous ultra-marathon has been extended to May 8 next year.
Vladimir Kotov, the current holder of the up run title and record, may have been doing a lot of "runnink" down hills, but even he concedes that a South African is favourite to win the 80th Comrades Marathon tomorrow.
Yesterday it was exactly 16 years to the day that Frith van der Merwe astounded the running world by finishing 15th overall at the Comrades marathon, setting a new down-run record in the process.
www.thestar.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=1469&fSetId=78   (965 words)

  
 Cool Running :: running run training marathon runners jogging jogger joggers runner run fitness exercise diet weight ...
Run this race, enjoy the panoramic majesty of the Great Smokey Mountains, and hit the trails and the whitewater.
The Boilermaker 15K is a unique race, successfully combining a community-driven event that draws together over 6000 volunteers and over 12,000 runners of all backgrounds, while at the same time attracting elite world-class runners competing for thousands of dollars in prize money.
After a run- and fun-filled weekend, some folks - upon returning to work - suffer from the dreaded Monday morning blues.
www.coolrunning.com   (449 words)

  
 RunBloomington.com - The on-line home of the Indiana Track Club
Run To The Creek and Eastern Apple Festival results now posted.
The Indiana Track Club Road Runners is an open division of adult, IU student, post-college, and masters runners.
A regular running column in the Bloomington Herald Times by Robert E. Lee, Dr. Jerry Ruff, and Christopher Goss, and friends.
www.bloomington.in.us /~running   (882 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports: Running   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The group is informal and social and they all try to encourage each other in their running programs.
Running Past - Dedicated to the history of running and running memorabila.
Running the Planet - From Antarctica to Zimbabwe, the site offers descriptions of where to run and walk in the cities of the whole world, as told by the locals.
dmoz.org /Sports/Running   (690 words)

  
 Men's Road Running Shoes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
For reasons of space we are unable to give descriptions of all the road running shoes that we stock.
Neutral running shoe with "GEL" cushioning in the heel and forefoot.
Ideal for speedework or faster paced runs, or for runners who like a lighter training shoe.
www.runandbecome.com /html/shoes/mens_shoes_road.htm   (558 words)

  
 Road Running Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Instead of random training, every training run now has a purpose; be it a slow easy run or speed workouts at the track.
The audience for this book is those who have been running for six months or more, who have possibly completed a road race, and who now want to improve their racing times.
I've been running for a few years to keep the fat off my hips and was pleased to stumble across this great running guide.
www.booksunderreview.com /Sports/Running/Road_Running   (3251 words)

  
 Run 1st - First For Running: Road_Running
Road Running Shoes - Browse our range of Road Running shoes and accessories, whether you run for fun, or race to win we have trainers for road race or marathon, most heavily discounted when you but on-line.
Elmbridge Road Runners - You are welcome to join in with no commitment to join, for a few runs just turn up and say hello to anyone who looks like a runner.
Metro Aberdeen Road Running Club - In the years since, the name of Metro Aberdeen has been at the fore front of road running not only in the North East of Scotland but also Nationally.
www.run1st.co.uk /pages/Road_Running   (473 words)

  
 Lycos Search : Road Running
Harriers has a proud tradition in Road Running.
Road Runners Club of The UK Promoting Distance Running in the UK and Abroad...
The Road Runners Club (RRC) was founded in...
search.lycos.co.uk /cgi-bin/pursuit?query=Road+Running&cat=loc&...   (184 words)

  
 Road Running, Running Directory, Athletics Directory, Athletics Resources - Road Running
Road Running, Running Directory, Athletics Directory, Athletics Resources - Road Running
The great sports site helps you find all of sports sites such as athletics directory, running, road running, marathon, half marathon, ultramarathon and more.
Offering athletics, athletics resource, jumps, walking, wheelchair racing, track and field, outdoor sports, womens running and more.
www.runningfan.com /road-running   (75 words)

  
 IOL: Road Running
South Africa's middle and long-distance running king Hendrik Ramaala has set his sights on beating New York Marathon champion Paul Tergat in the London Marathon.
South African long distance runner Gwen van Lingen marked her return to road running by winning the Cape Town Marathon.
If Sipho Ngomane, winner of the 80th edition of the Comrades Marathon, runs the South African half-marathon championships in Durban in the same manner, he will be unstoppable.
www.int.iol.co.za /index.php?set_id=6&click_id=197   (1289 words)

  
 road running   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Road Running The Club's road runners enter many road races both locally and across the North of...
ROAD RUNNING 2005 April 10th - County Cavan Road Championships The county road championships were held today in Killygarry and a strong squad from the club turned out to defend the McCormack Cup...
Home Page ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX Road running competition, open to all first claim athletes affiliated to a club in the Buckinghamshire A.A. Number of Races in Series The series will run from January...
www.focusrunning.com /roadrunning   (1148 words)

  
 Fitness Sports - News and Info on Iowa Running road races and triathlon races, Des Moines Running & Road Race Scene
Hudson Pump and Run on July 14 and 15th.
Group Runs are going on all around the state.
Cal Murdock's "Striderland 7", a review of Central Iowa running scene in 2006.
www.fitnesssports.com   (314 words)

  
 Timex BC Road Running Series. Cash, prizes, 14 races, 5k, 8k, 10k, half marathon, Sun Run, First Half, Times Colonist ...
Results from Hbc Run For Canada 10k - note: chase pack missed a poorly marked turn and ran too far so top results are mixed up.
Order of finish will be corrected for Timex Series points.
Photos from Running Room Shaughnessy 8k - more to come
www.bcathletics.org /RRSeries   (155 words)

  
 USATF/RRTC - Course Measurement & Certification
The links below therefore send you to the new locations of this content on the USATF site.
Also note that the pages on the USATF site for Course Certification and the Road Running Technical Council are still maintained by Bob Baumel, who previously managed this RRTC website.
Preliminary Version of Finish Line Manual (still on this site - not updated since 2001-11-27)
www.rrtc.net   (91 words)

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