by Mbio Staff August 30, 2016
So you have completed yourfirst marathon. Congratulations! The pride and feelings of triumph felt after crossing that first finish line is nearly indescribable. All those weeks of diligent training and hard work finally paid off. It's an incredible feat, as you've just placed yourself among the ranks of the 0.5% of the U.S. population that has completed those 26.2 amazing miles. Read More 
by Mbio Staff August 23, 2016
Closing ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics are upon us. Medals have been awarded, records have been broken, and all who have competed leave Rio victorious. The games may be over, but your medals have yet to be won. Take a little inspiration from the world's top fitness all-stars and go for the gold in a marathon!
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by Mbio Staff August 16, 2016
When you first begin your foray into the wide world of running, you might be more concerned with factors like distance, speed, and how your body feels during and after a jog. However, many runners quickly delve deeper into this athletic activity and become interested in form, breathing techniques, and the benefits of monitoring heart rate and adjusting as a means of maximizing performance.
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by Mbio Staff August 02, 2016
There is a long-running debate about whether heating or icing is better for staving off the undesirable after-effects of intense exercise. On the one hand, heat opens blood vessels, allowing oxygen and nutrients to reach damaged areas and begin the healing process.
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by Mbio Staff July 26, 2016
Studies show that there's nothing wrong with moderate alcohol consumption, at least from a health standpoint. In fact, certain types of alcoholic beverages have been shown to have health benefits when enjoyed in moderation, such as a glass of red wine that contains heart-healthy resveratrol, or a dark beer that contains cancer-fighting polyphenols.
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by Mbio Staff July 19, 2016
Running isn't the type of sport that attracts people halfway. You either love it or you hate it. There is a contingency of people who force themselves to jog because it provides ample means of boosting cardiopulmonary function and burning calories, but once they've reached their goals they're likely to stray.
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by Mbio Staff July 05, 2016
If you've decided to run a 5K, 10K, or marathon for the first time, it's only natural that you'd have some trepidation about placing or even finishing the race. Even if you're an old hand at running races, you may still get pre-race jitters while thinking about how you'll perform or what could go wrong once you're past the starting line.
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by Mbio Staff June 28, 2016
Running is an activity that many people enjoy for the purposes of fitness, weight loss, and in some cases socialization. It's a great way to get outdoors and get your body moving. While some people prefer the solitude and serenity that running can provide, others may get bored going solo.
The good news is that you needn't go it alone. Whether you're just starting out, you've been jogging for fun and fitness for years, or you're ready to train for a race, joining a running club can not only give you the opportunity to meet other like-minded fitness enthusiasts, but it can provide you with myriad benefits.
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by Mbio Staff June 22, 2016
Every jogger knows that there are times when no amount of personal cajoling, bargaining, or reasoning is enough to convince one's body to get up and move. Sometimes motivation is hard to come by, especially since running can take such a toll on your body.
If you're determined to jog for health, fitness, weight loss, or other reasons, however, there are numerous tactics you can try to increase your level of motivation. In addition to standard ideas like finding the best time of day to run or setting an annoying alarm clock to get you up in the morning, there are plenty of strategies that can help you dig deep for motivation or even make the process more fun.
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by Brian Klotzman June 19, 2016
We’ve all seen the 1000’s of 30 day running challenges on Pinterest and Facebook, but how many of us have actually done anything with them…besides share the post so people will think we are running.
Since I actually want people to experience the joy (yes I said joy) of running, I figured we needed to do something a little bit different with our running challenge. We want to build a team where we can all encourage each other to actually complete the challenge.
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by Mbio Staff June 14, 2016
Whether you're running for fun, fitness, training for a race, or all of the above, an untimely injury can definitely derail your progress. Running puts a lot of stress on your body - it not only requires strength, endurance, and proper form, but as you run your body suffers from the high impact this activity entails.
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by Mbio Staff June 07, 2016
We've talked before aboutstaying motivated during long runs and while some people like to listen to the sounds of nature or chat with a partner during a jog, others rely on upbeat music to get them through their daily running session. If you fall into the latter camp, here are just a few tips to create a killer running playlist. Read More 
