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Photo courtesy of James Farrell Think back to the good old days when getting a solid cardio workout didn’t involve stepping on a machine. If high school sports were your thing, you probably got your heart pumping with some serious pre-practice warm-up drills and outdoor play. And you know what…we …

Photo courtesy of NYRR If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere. It’s those words from the iconic Frank Sinatra song, “New York, New York,” that play as runners begin their 26.2-mile adventure to the finish line of the New York City Marathon. And by the time runners …

Photo: Twenty20 Every marathon comes with its own set of challenges, whether it’s a hilly course, lots of turns, unrelenting wind or hot weather. Sometimes it’s the sheer distance itself that can trip people up — even on the flattest of routes. If you’ve ever come across a time mid-race …

If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again. Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds of thousands of Americans start their holiday by giving thanks — with a turkey …

Photo by Marla Rutherford Let’s get one thing straight: The elliptical has gotten a bad rap over the years. “Too many times this machine is overlooked because people see others plodding along while they catch up on the latest issue of Us Weekly, so they think it doesn’t really do …

Photo: Twenty20 Rain, sleet, snow, hail, wind. You name it, this time of year, Mother Nature is sending it your way. But there’s no need to throw in the sweaty, icicle-covered towel on your running routine. After all, training through less-than-ideal conditions arms you with the mental and physical fortitude …

Photo: Twenty20 Why does running have to be so damn hard? You head out the door with a spring in your step but five minutes later, you’re huffing and puffing and ready to quit. Or maybe you check your watch all the time, relying on it to tell you precisely …

Photos (clockwise from top left): @xojenni_lynn, @cherry.hk, @keithwebb00, @dustinkahia Whether you’re in your hometown or visiting a new place, running outdoors is one of the best ways to see a city, learn about its culture and discover sights you might otherwise have missed. Sometimes, though, finding the right spot to …

Photo: Twenty20 Whether you’re a newbie runner chasing your first finish line or a seasoned athlete who took a sabbatical from pounding pavement, this 5K training plan will set you off on the right foot. Your first task (after signing up for your race, of course): Start slow. You might not …

Photo: Pond5 These days, foam rollers are everywhere — the gym, your physical therapist’s office, your living room and even your suitcase. After all, foam rolling has emerged as the darling of the fitness world and the cure-all for many different aches. Essentially, foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial …