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Asics GT-2150 Running Shoes for $70

by michael on May 2, 2011 · 0 comments

While at Academy Sports the other day, I noticed that they’re selling my beloved Asics GT-2150 running shoes for $70. These shoes normally sell for around $100, but the new version (GT-2160) came out, so they’re clearing out the old model.

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Staying Healthy in the Modern Age

by Guest Contributor on May 2, 2011 · 0 comments

The Germans call it Gesundheit. The Chinese say jiankang. In Spanish it’s salud, but for us it’s health. Maintaining a sound body has been an important goal since the start of recorded history – so why not look to the past when trying to get healthy?

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Looking Back on a Year of Running

by michael on April 30, 2011 · 1 comment

A little over a year ago, I decided to start running. I’ve had my share of ups and down, including some minor running injuries, but overall it’s been a very positive experience, and I’m looking forward to the future.

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Plastic Surgery for Men

by michael on April 15, 2011 · 2 comments

While getting ready this morning, I saw a news story about plastic surgery for men. While they spent quite a bit of time talking about things like botox injections, they also talked a bit about actual surgeries, which are becoming more popular.

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Race Report: My First 5k of 2011

by michael on January 30, 2011 · 0 comments

This is just a quick note to say that I ran a (somewhat) spur of the moment 5k race yesterday and had a great time. During the past month, bad weather and a bad back have limited my running, but I got myself back on track this week.

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Why Does My Nose Run When I Go Running?

by michael on January 25, 2011 · 3 comments

Does your nose run when you go running or otherwise exert yourself? Mine does, especially when I run in the cold. Have you ever wondered why this happens? I have, so I did some digging and came up with an answer.

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Top Ten Books About Running

by michael on January 20, 2011 · 1 comment

I love to read. And when I read, I typically prefer non-fiction books. Thus, I end up reading a lot of books about personal finance, books about American history, books about personal productivity, and – more recently – books about running.

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RunKeeper Pro is Free During January

by michael on January 4, 2011 · 0 comments

This is just a quick note to let you know that RunKeeper Pro is available to download for free through the end of January. If you’re not familiar with RunKeeper, it’s a GPS-based fitness tracker for both iPhone and Android.

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New Year, New Goals

by michael on January 3, 2011 · 0 comments

Wow. I haven’t written a word here since Thanksgiving… But that doesn’t mean that I’ve been slacking off. Rather, mid-October through December is a very bad time for me at work and I simply haven’t had time to write.

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How Many Calories for Thanksgiving Dinner?

by michael on November 25, 2010 · 1 comment

Have you ever wondered how many calories are in a typical Thanksgiving dinner? According to a recent report from Minnesota Public Radio, the typical Thanksgiving diner will consume 1500 or more calories. Yes, 1500! Or more!

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