When I first ran my first marathon 6 years ago, it was still a new concept with only a few races happening in a calendar year. Today, with an increased concern of staying fit in an unhealthy lifestyle and environment around us, people have found a friend in the running.…
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Which country ran the fastest? Insightful results from Runkeeper’s Global 5K
Second edition of Runkeeper’s Global 5K concluded recently after receiving astounding response for its first edition. This time, there were over 50% more runners on the road, tracking more than 1 million kilometres. The result digs deep into the stats covering fastest countries, number of first-time 5K, iphone vs Android…
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Barefoot running linked to improved working memory
Running icons like Milind Soman has already popularized the concept of barefoot running (running without footwear) in India. It has become an interesting concept today where many runners has adapted to barefoot running as a lifestyle choice. One such runner is Giridhar Kamath from Bangalore, who has run barefoot from Bengaluru to…
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Running is good for your bone density: Study
We run for different reasons such as for weight loss, building endurance and stamina, running to clear mind, to feel good, to get in shape and keep the diseases at bay etc. Well these are the primary reasons why we start running. As we have talked about how running is…
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