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Travis Kauffman responds to questions during a news conference Thursday about his encounter with a mountain lion while running a trail just west of Fort Collins, Colo., this month.
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Man Who Suffocated An Attacking Mountain Lion Describes Fight For His Life

Feb 15, 2019
Travis Kauffman, 31, was halfway through his run in the foothills outside Fort Collins, Colo., when he heard rustling behind him. He soon found himself in a struggle to survive.
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How to Be a Better Runner

Nov 15, 2018

Useful advice from a 71-year-old who will leave you in the dust

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Goats and Soda
Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in April 2017.
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Secrets Of Success From A 102-Year-Old Runner

Sep 14, 2018
Man Kaur just earned two golds in the World Masters Athletics Championship in Spain. And she didn't even start running until she was 93!
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The Two-Way
The Boerne Race is 0.5k long, and begins and ends with a glass of beer.
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Finally, A Race For The Rest Of Us: 0.5K In Texas Includes Beer, Smoke Break

Apr 26, 2018
The very short race includes unusual amenities like doughnuts and coffee. All proceeds go to charity.
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Motivators

Apr 26, 2018

Tanesha Williams and Sandra Todd of Black Girls Run aim to get women on their feet

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The Two-Way
Desiree Linden wins the women's division of the Boston Marathon on Monday. She is the first American woman to win the race since 1985.
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Desiree Linden Wins Boston Marathon — The First U.S. Woman To Win Since 1985

Apr 16, 2018
"It's supposed to be hard," Linden told reporters after the race, slowed down by rain and near-gale headwinds. U.S. women claimed seven of the top eight spots in the race.
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Goats and Soda
Man Kaur of India celebrates after competing in the 100-meter sprint in the 100+ age category at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in April.
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At Age 101, She's A World Champ Runner

Jan 01, 2018
Man Kaur of India has won 17 gold medals in her age category. And now she's trying her hand at javelin.
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The Two-Way
This map shows the zigzagging line separating North Carolina's 10th and 11th Congressional districts. The Gerrymander 5K will take place in West Asheville, circled here.
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Not-So-Fun Run: Joggers In 'Gerrymander 5K' Must Run Oddly Shaped Route

Oct 30, 2017
The course highlights the zigzagging line separating North Carolina's 10th and 11th Congressional districts. One expert says ugly districts are a symptom of a problem, not the problem itself.
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The Two-Way

Running Community Mourns Olympian David Torrence, Found Dead At 31

Aug 29, 2017
The popular elite runner was found dead in an apartment complex's pool in the Phoenix area. Torrence ran in last year's Summer Olympics and had been training for more races.
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An African cheetah (acinonyx jubatus lanea) at Inverdoorn Game Reservein South Africa.
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New Research Suggests Why Mid-Sized Animals Are The Fastest

Jul 17, 2017
New research suggests the biggest animals run out of fuel for their fast-twitch muscles before they reach the maximum speed their bodies could achieve. Animals like cheetahs are born to run fast.
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Researcher Euan Ashley and his team in a testing lab at Stanford University School of Medicine.
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Fitness Trackers: Good at Measuring Heart Rate, Not So Good At Measuring Calories

May 24, 2017
A study of seven popular fitness trackers found they are generally good at measuring heart rate, but may mislead consumers about how many calories they have burned.
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Parallels
Fruity soap was handed out to runners this year and last at the Qingyuan marathon. At last year's marathon, runners, unable to read the English on the packaging, mistook the soap for grape-flavored power bars and ate it; some fell ill.
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In Fast-Paced China, Marathon Craze Is Off And Running (Despite A Clumsy Start)

Apr 26, 2017
Six years ago, China held 22 marathons; this year, more than 400 are scheduled. But it's long-distance running with Chinese characteristics, and some twists including cigarettes and fruity soap.
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Shots - Health News
The laces on the left are tied in a strong knot that lies horizontally. The laces on the right are tied in a knot that makes the bow lie vertically and which, according to new research, can come untied more easily.
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Untangling The Mystery Of Why Shoelaces Come Untied

Apr 17, 2017
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have figured out why shoelaces seem to come untied at the worst moments, like when you're running.
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Goats and Soda
A variety of fried snacks and soft drinks are for sale in Mexico City's Centro Historico neighborhood.
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In Diabetes Fight, Lifestyle Changes Prove Hard To Come By In Mexico

Apr 07, 2017
To curb diabetes, Mexico is trying to get people to cut down on soda, eat more healthful foods and exercise. But changing people's habits is easier said than done.
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Shots - Health News

Does 1-Minute Interval Training Work? We Ask The Guy Who Tested It

Feb 07, 2017
In his new book, researcher Martin Gibala explains that workouts with periods of intense exercise aren't just for the super-fit. They also help make the most of limited workout time.
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The Two-Way
Jolly old Santa himself. Unpictured: the sweat, pain and — possibly? — tears that went into tracing his form on the map.
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Dancer, Prancer, Runner — And Artist? Holiday Cheer, Courtesy Of GPS

Dec 22, 2016
Glancing at a map, Owen Delaney noticed a London park's fountain resembled Rudolph's big nose. So, he decided to trace the famous reindeer by tracking his run. Then he tackled other holiday favorites.
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Goats and Soda
The runners of Project Kirotshe, ages 10 to 23, train practically every day.
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What Makes The Kids Of Congo Run?

Aug 03, 2016
They joined a club started by an Olympic marathoner. They've learned to push through the pain. They get their school fees paid. And one of them is fast enough to join her mentor in Rio.
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Shots - Health News

A Protein That Moves From Muscle To Brain May Tie Exercise To Memory

Jun 23, 2016
In mice, monkeys and people, exercise releases a protein called cathepsin B. And as blood and brain levels of this protein rise, memory gets better. But the protein has a dark side, too.
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Ida Keeling does pushups after breaking the world record for the 100-meter dash for centenarians at Penn Relays in Philadelphia on Saturday.
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100 Meters, 100 Years Old: Ida Keeling Breaks Racing Record

May 02, 2016
Over the weekend, the runner completed the 100-meter dash in 1 minute and 17.33 seconds, the fastest time recorded for a centenarian. Keeling has some advice for the rest of us.
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Shots - Health News
The researchers were inspired by working with ultramarathoners, who can be sidelined by blisters despite years of training. These runners competed in the 2007 Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, Calif.
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Go To The Tape: A Cheap, Easy Way To Prevent Blisters

Apr 11, 2016
Ultramarathoners can train for years and still get sidelined by blisters. Stanford researchers tested paper surgical tape during a 155-mile race and found it reduces blisters by 40 percent.
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Sports
Izaic Yorks, a senior at the University of Washington, recently ran a mile in 3:53 — the fastest mile of any American collegiate athlete. Here, he competes on Feb. 27 in Seattle.
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Why Fastest U.S. College Mile Runner Won't Be Vying To Be NCAA Champ

Mar 11, 2016
The University of Washington's Izaic Yorks ran a mile in 3:53, setting a new mark for an American collegian. But loyalty to his team means he won't be running the mile at this weekend's championship.
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The Two-Way
Gunhild Swanson, 70, clocked 29:59:54 in the Western States Endurance Run on Sunday.
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With Seconds To Spare, 70-Year-Old Woman Finishes 100-Mile Endurance Race

Jun 30, 2015
Runners have a 30-hour cutoff in which to finish the Western States Endurance Run. Rob Krar won the race in 14:48:59, but the loudest cheers were reserved for Gunhild Swanson who clocked 29:59:54.
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Parallels
Haneen Radi finishes a 14 kilometer race in the Israeli beach town of Netanya. Because of the reaction of conservative Muslims to her running clothes, she usually runs in Jewish areas.
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Trying To Organize A Marathon, An Arab-Israeli Woman Runs Into Opposition

May 25, 2015
Conservatives in Tira pushed back hard at the idea of women and men running together in a public race. Someone went so far as to shoot at race organizer Haneen Radi's car. For now, the run is off.
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Around the Nation
Skid row is home to hundreds of homeless people who pitch tents at night for shelter. But it is also home to a Midnight Mission running club, helping residents with homelessness and addiction.
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From Skid Row To Rome: The Story Of An Unusual Running Club

Mar 20, 2015
A Los Angeles criminal court judge has organized a running club made up of residents from Skid Row's Midnight Mission. This weekend, the club is running far away from home.
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