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document.write('<li class="rss_item"><a class="rss_item" href="http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/20/motivation-tip-start-a-running-blog.htm"  target="_self">Motivation Tip: Start a Running Blog</a>');
document.write('<br /><p>It seems like every day another running friend is telling me about a running blog that they started, sending me a link to their blog, or posting updates about it on Facebook or Twitter. They write about anything related to running -- their training, race performances, funny things that happened to them while running, helpful tips for other runners. I know that I get inspired by reading all these blogs, and it\'s definitely motivational for the runners who are keeping the blogs.</p>  <p>Sharing your running experiences with the world (OK, maybe the entire world isn\'t reading it, but I\'m sure you\'ll have some kind of audience) helps you feel more committed to your running habit or your training regimen. I\'ve also talked to runners who have said that revisiting old entries in their blogs has helped them realize how far they\'ve progressed or reassured them that they can make it through those times when they\'re feeling sluggish, lazy, or sore during their training.</p>  <p>If you\'re ready to join the blogosphere, here are some articles to help you start your own running blog and build your traffic:</p>   <ul> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weblogs.about.com/od/bloggingtips/tp/TipsBeginnerBloggers.htm\">Top 10 Tips for Beginner Bloggers</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weblogs.about.com/od/creatingablog/ht/CreateBlog5Step.htm\">Create a Free Blog in Four Easy Steps</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://weblogs.about.com/od/bloggingtips/tp/TipsIncreaseBlogTraffic.htm\">15 Tips to Increase Your Blog Traffic</a></li> </ul>   <p>Once you have it up and running, <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/u/ua/motivation/shareyourrunningblogs.htm\">share your running blog here</a>.</p><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/20/motivation-tip-start-a-running-blog.htm\">Motivation Tip: Start a Running Blog</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/\">About.com Running & Jogging</a> on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 14:12:51.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/20/motivation-tip-start-a-running-blog.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/20/motivation-tip-start-a-running-blog.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://running.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/20/motivation-tip-start-a-running-blog.htm&zItl=Motivation Tip: Start a Running Blog\">Email this</a></p>');
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document.write('<br /><p>The U.S. economy may be down, but road race participation numbers are way up.</p>  <p>Some 9.2 million people completed a certified road race in the U.S. in 2008, up from 3.7 million in 1987. Of those, 425,000 completed a marathon (26.2 miles), according to Running USA, a non-profit group that promotes running. That\'s up from 143,000 marathon runners in 1980. The numbers are expected to be even higher this year, says Running USA\'s Ryan Lamppa in a <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j3ZdM7vK53SCqCNrkOER0OJZEMdw\">recent article</a>. \"There is still a pent-up demand for races in the country.\"</p>  <p>What\'s behind the growth? Running is a cheap way to exercise, a fast way to <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/runningandweightloss/a/weightloss.htm\">lose weight</a>, and an <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/grouptraining/tp/groupbenefits.htm\">inexpensive way to socialize</a>. Also, running \"gives you something to control -- you can\'t control the stock market or the economy, but you can control your health,\" says Lamppa.</p>  <p><strong>More:</strong></p>   <ul> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/07/09/slow-economy-leads-to-faster-runners.htm\">Slow Economy Leads to Faster Runners</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/shoesapparelandgear/tp/savemoneyonrunning.htm\">How to Save Money on Running</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/grouptraining/ht/findgroup.htm\">How to Find a Running Group</a></li> </ul>   <p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/19/running-through-the-recession.htm\">Running Through the Recession</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/\">About.com Running & Jogging</a> on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 09:29:40.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/19/running-through-the-recession.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/19/running-through-the-recession.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://running.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/19/running-through-the-recession.htm&zItl=Running Through the Recession\">Email this</a></p>');
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document.write('<br /><p>After you\'ve spent a long day at work, it can be tough to get motivated to go for a run or hit the gym. But you can try to keep yourself motivated by creating some running inspiration in your cubical, office, or other workspace. Here are some ideas:</p>  <p><strong>Decorate your workspace with running memorabilia.</strong>  Post a bib number from a race or hang some of your finishers\' medals. Or, put a picture of yourself from your best race on your desk, for a confidence boost.</p>  <p><strong>Post quotes about running. </strong><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/runninghumor/a/runningquotes.htm\">Running quotes</a> are a great way to boost your motivation. You may want to post a new quote every week, depending on what you\'re training for or how you\'re feeling that week.<strong> </strong></p>  <p><strong>Get inspired by other runners online.</strong> There are tons of online running forums, like the <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=ab-running\">one on this site</a>, where you can exchange information and support with other runners. Of course, just make sure you don\'t spend all day on your computer talking about running. (I want you to get motivated, but I also want you to keep your job!)</p>  <p><strong>More Running Motivation:</strong></p>   <ul> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/motivation/tp/motivationtips.htm\">Tips for Getting Motivated to Run</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/motivation/tp/topexcuses.htm\">Top Excuses to Not Run and How to Beat Them</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/getstartedwithrunning/tp/startarunninghabit.htm\">How to Keep Your Running Habit</a></li> </ul>   <p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/16/get-running-inspiration-at-work.htm\">Get Running Inspiration at Work</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/\">About.com Running & Jogging</a> on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 14:32:17.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/16/get-running-inspiration-at-work.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/16/get-running-inspiration-at-work.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://running.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/16/get-running-inspiration-at-work.htm&zItl=Get Running Inspiration at Work\">Email this</a></p>');
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document.write('<br /><p><img src=\"http://z.about.com/d/running/1/0/M/0/-/-/marathoncrowd.jpg\" alt=\"marathon runners\" width=\"170\" height=\"129\" / align=\"right\"></p> It\'s not too early to start thinking about New Year\'s resolutions, and some runners have a spring marathon on their list of 2010 goals. There are plenty of spring-time marathons around the world and across the U.S. To help you decide which marathon to run, check out <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.marathonguide.com/races/home.cfm\">MarathonGuide.com</a>. The site features a searchable database and reviews of both U.S. and international marathons from people who have run the races.</p>  <p>If you\'re looking for a unique experience or a fabulous destination, check out this <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/marathonsandreviews/tp/springmarathons.htm\">list of top U.S. spring marathons</a>. Any one of them will make all those miles run in winter weather totally worth it. And if you feel like you\'re not quite ready to take on 26.2 miles, check out this list of top <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/halfmarathons/tp/springhalfmarathons.htm\">U.S. spring half-marathons</a>.</p> <p><strong>Related Links:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/halfmarathonsmarathons/a/firstmarathon.htm\">Run Your First Marathon</a></li> <li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/marathontrainingfaqs/Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Marathon_Training.htm\">Marathon Training FAQs</a></li> <li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/marathonsandreviews/tp/fastmarathons.htm\">Fast U.S. Marathons</a></li> </ul> <p align=\"center\"><strong>Stay Up To Date:</strong> Subscribe to my free <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/gi/pages/stay.htm\">newsletter</a> and follow me on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://twitter.com/christineluff\">Twitter</a> or <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aboutcom-Running-Jogging/124500511593\">Facebook</a>.</p> <p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/15/pick-your-marathon.htm\">Pick Your Marathon</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/\">About.com Running & Jogging</a> on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 08:17:34.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/15/pick-your-marathon.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/15/pick-your-marathon.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://running.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/15/pick-your-marathon.htm&zItl=Pick Your Marathon\">Email this</a></p>');
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document.write('<br /><p>Americans will be reminded of the importance of recycling this Sunday, which is <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.americarecyclesday.org/americarecycles.aspx\">America Recycles Day</a>. Celebrating its 12th year, the day has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work and to buy products made with recycled materials.</p>  <p>Of course, it\'s important to think about recycling every day of the year. Here are some ways that runners can promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling:</p>  <p><strong>Recycle your used running shoes. </strong>There are lots of <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/shoesapparelandgear/a/usedrunningshoe.htm\">shoe recycling or donation programs </a>that will put your used shoes to good use.<strong> </strong></p>  <p><strong>Find races that are environmentally-friendly. </strong>Many races throughout the country are trying to become more green by doing things such as recycling paper and plastic and offering used shoe collection. Check out the <a href=\"http://runnersworld-greenteam.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Greenteam</a>, a group of races that are making environmentally-friendly changes to their races.</p>  <p><strong>Don\'t throw away plastic bottles. </strong>Use refillable <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/hydrationcarriers/tp/tophydrationcarriers.htm\">water bottles</a> instead of throwaway plastic bottles during runs and races.</p>  <p><strong>Give your running clothes new life.</strong> If you have piles of running clothes that no longer fit you (thanks to <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/runningandweightloss/a/weightloss.htm\">weight loss</a> - congrats!), you can sell your used running clothes at a local consignment shop or on sites like <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.ebay.com/\">eBay</a> or <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://craigslist.org/\">Craiglist</a>. Or, if you have a stack of race T-shirts that you know you\'ll never wear, donate them to charities such as Goodwill or Salvation Army, or list them on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://freecycle.com/\">Freecycle.com</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Recycle your electronic gadgets. </strong>Runners are known for loving their gadgets and frequently replacing them. Check out <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://earth911.com/electronics/\">Earth 911\'s </a>website for information on how you can recycle electronic goods such as MP3 players and cell phones.</p>  <p><strong>More:</strong></p>   <ul> 		<li> <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/02/11/be-a-eco-runner.htm\">Be an Eco-Runner</a></li> 		<li><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://running.about.com/od/wheretorun/tp/greenrunners.htm\">More Ways Runners Can Be Green</a></li> </ul>   <p><br class=\"spacer_\" /></p><p style=\"background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;\"><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/13/how-runners-can-support-recycling.htm\">How Runners Can Support Recycling</a> originally appeared on <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/\">About.com Running & Jogging</a> on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 07:24:50.</p><p><a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/13/how-runners-can-support-recycling.htm\">Permalink</a> | <a href=\"http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/13/how-runners-can-support-recycling.htm#gB3\">Comment</a> | <a href=\"http://running.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://running.about.com/b/2009/11/13/how-runners-can-support-recycling.htm&zItl=How Runners Can Support Recycling\">Email this</a></p>');
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