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Just Run 4 Fun by Mary Kenny

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#8 Once Around The World

I wanted to share something motivational with you as 2019 draws to a close and a new decade is about to begin.  And here it is. MKRunning gold star goes to Bob!  Congratulations Bob for running around the world. Why did you do it? How far is that? How long did it take? What will you …

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#7 Running “Easy” is a Necessary Part of Running

Chris Bennett, of Nike Run Club fame, wrote an article on July 3, 2019, that “spoke” to me.  I have been struggling a bit with motivation to run, as work pressures mount, stealing all my daylight (running) hours, as the weather turns unseasonably cold in record time (to suit my liking), and as wildlife increasingly gathers along my running …

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#6 Running and Hydration

A big topic.  We’ll only scratch the surface of it today. At its simplest, and what I’ve always been told, is “drink when you’re thirsty”. This is far from the whole story. Proper hydration begins before you even start running. Advice on this matter varies, but one fact stands above all others: don’t under-hydrate, don’t …

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#5 Listen To Music While Running? Yes or No?

Should you listen to music while running? This is an ongoing conversation. Pros and Cons. No right or wrong. No consensus. Personal preferences. Be mindful of the potential impact on your hearing. Music that’s too loud for too long over too many years means you may face consequences, even if you are not much aware …

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