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Who are some great underdog track runners who have left their footprint in track?

Hi, I’m trying to inspire my middle school track kids (there just starting out) and I wanted to give them some examples of great track runners who didn’t start out so great at first, but with hard work and determination … Continue reading

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Which runners/running magazine is the best for a beginning runner?

I’m looking to get a subscription to a runners/running magazine for someone who is just starting to be a competitive runner (training for about 1 year and doing 5 & 10 k’s, half marathons) and I have no idea which … Continue reading

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Why are some people faster runners than others?

Okay, so I’ve been wondering what makes people better runners than others, so at school, we were sprinting and all my life I was in the top 3 of all the classes in my grade, but the thing is, why? … Continue reading

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How many of the runners run only during the week?

Of 145 runners, 72 run only on the weekends and 63 run on both weekends and during the week. How many of the runners run only during the week? Total # of runners = 145 Weekends plus week/weekends = 72 … Continue reading

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What is the best protein or workout supplement for Cross Country runners?

I’ve been told these are good for long distance runners, I’m just not quite sure what to look for. I Run twice a day, mornings are hard workouts, afternoons are more tempo based workouts. I Run about 15 miles a … Continue reading

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How long does it usually take for all the runners to cross the starting line of the chicago half marathon?

Im training for the half marathon and Im a bit behind the time I have to be at, to not be picked up by the sag wagon. I’m trying to find out how long it usually takes all the runners … Continue reading

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can i cut the runners off the strawberry plants and make new plants?

i would like to take the runners off the strawberry plants and put them in cold storage for a few months then plant them, would that work? or do i have to keep the runners attached to the mother plant … Continue reading

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Why do runners take their shoes off on the awards podium?

At the state track meet. I noticed that the distance runners would take off their shoes when they received their awards. I know there is a meaning behind it, but I can’t remember what it is. I must agree with … Continue reading

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How many different ways can 4 runners be ordered if there are 13 runners on the track team?

A coach wants to determine the best members and order to place runners on a relay team. How many different ways can 4 runners be ordered if there are 13 runners on the track team? A) Combination B) Permutation C) … Continue reading

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What do runners do to endure heat while running?

I do not like to complain but since I am asian, I will get dark by running everyday. Although I already tried running in the cold, just after sunrise, I hate running at 9am onwards in SoCal. How can other … Continue reading

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