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Exercise science study shows no increased risk of injury from uphill/downhill...

Like many runners, former BYU track star Katy Andrews Neves has had her share of injuries. Unlike most runners, one of those injuries has been witnessed by millions of people around the world.

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Running barefoot may increase injury risk in older, more experienced athletes

In recent years there has been an explosion in barefoot running, as well as the purchase and use of "minimalist" running shoes that more closely resemble barefoot running by encouraging the balls of...

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New design makes treadmill more like running outdoors

Exercise researchers have developed a new treadmill that automatically changes speed to match the pace of the runner.

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Distance running is a perfect lab to investigate whether men are more...

What are the psychological differences between women and men? What causes these differences, and are they shrinking over time?

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Tart cherry juice reduced post-race respiratory tract symptoms after a marathon

While previous research suggests tart cherry juice may help aid muscle recovery after extensive exercise, a new pilot study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition...

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Body fat hormone leptin influences runner's high

The euphoric feeling that gives runners a motivational boost in the middle of their workout is in part modulated by the satiety hormone leptin, a new study reports September 1 in Cell Metabolism. Mice...

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Runner's high linked to cannabinoid receptors in mice

(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers from several institutions in Germany has found a link between cannabinoid receptors in mice and what is commonly known as "runner's high." In their paper...

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Supportive shoes a confusing term, runner attitude study finds

New running shoes to burn off Christmas excess are a popular purchase in the New Year, but the terms associated with supportive footwear and alternative styles of running can be confusing, a new study...

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Researchers seek clues among an exceptional group of injury-free athletes

As evidence has mounted that distance running is not just a natural human activity enjoyed by millions, but one that played a key role in evolution, a puzzle has emerged.

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Recovery from ultramarathon may take up to 5 days

(HealthDay)—It takes ultramarathon runners about five days to recover from an event, a new study shows.

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The importance of electrolyte concentration in perspiration

Spanish researchers have analysed how the sodium lost through sweat during a marathon influences the maintenance of stable and physiologically sound conditions that allow the body to carry out its...

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Would changing gait pattern decrease your likelihood of running injuries?

Are runners less injury-prone trekking barefoot than in pricey running shoes? Maybe, according to a new literature review in the March issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic...

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New study shows that for runners, age is but a number

Who says you can't stay physically fit well into your old age? A new study from Ithaca College biomechanics researcher Rumit Singh Kakar reveals that running mechanics remain largely unchanged as...

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'Minimal' shoes may reduce running injuries

Runners who wear trainers with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot rather than the heel put significantly less demand on their bodies, new research suggests.

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High-mileage runners expend less energy than low-mileage runners

Runners who consistently log high mileage show more neuromuscular changes that improve running efficiency than their low-mileage counterparts, according to researchers from Liverpool John Moores...

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High-mileage runners expend less energy

(HealthDay)—The bodies of runners who put in a lot of mileage appear to be more efficient at running compared to those who run less, a new study finds.

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Break the two-hour marathon record? It could be done today

A team led by the University of Colorado Boulder has laid out a series of mathematical calculations showing how one or more of the world's elite men marathoners could break the storied two-hour mark,...

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Elite runners, women the first marathoners to lose to father time

(HealthDay)—All marathon runners eventually slow down. But a new study finds that whether a runner is average or elite, or whether they are a man or a woman, may determine at what age and how much...

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Are your muscles genetically prepared to run a marathon?

For a few years, running has been fashionable. But there is a great difference between the physical demands of running a few kilometres and doing a marathon. Now Spanish researchers have concluded that...

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Beware the hype – springy soles won't make you run much faster

Most runners believe a good pair of running shoes is worth the investment. But advances in running shoe technology have sparked debate about whether shoes help you run faster.

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Sports medicine: Blood results help to predict fitness improvements in older...

Endurance sport has a beneficial impact on physical and mental performance and this can be seen in blood test results. In collaboration with the Health and Prevention Center of the Healthcare...

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Compression tights won't trim running times

(HealthDay)—If you're an avid runner and you think compression tights might shave a few seconds off your time, a new study begs to differ.

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Recreational running benefits hip and knee joint health

Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new study published in the June issue of the...

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Running multiple marathons does not increase risk of atherosclerosis

Running multiple marathons does not increase the risk of atherosclerosis, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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Heavy runners risk injury in lightweight running shoes

Minimalist or lightweight running shoes, popularised as a safe alternative to conventional trainers, have been found to cause more harm than good for runners carrying extra weight, reveals research...

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Biomechanical acoustics study sheds light on running injuries

Running is one of the most popular sports in the world. More than 110 million people in the EU and the U.S. reported running recreationally in recent surveys; billions of dollars are spent globally...

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New study by running experts: Don't change your stride

USA Track and Field consultant Iain Hunter and U.S. Olympian Jared Ward have a message for runners: Don't mess with your stride.

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Young athletes commonly develop bone marrow edema in the joints of the lower...

Young athletes commonly develop bone marrow edema in their sacroiliac joints, and this damage is most frequent in the posterior lower ilium, or the lowest part of the spine where it connects to the...

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New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible, study shows

Eleven days after Boulder-born Shalane Flanagan won the New York City Marathon in new state-of-the-art racing flats known as "4%s," University of Colorado Boulder researchers have published the study...

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Study uncovers potential key to preventing back pain in runners

A new study from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center examines what may cause chronic back pain in runners and the exercises to help prevent it.

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