Tag: Running
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Running helped me reclaim independence after cancer treatment
A journey from diagnosis to running again Moira Jordan, a secondary school teacher from south-east London, faced a life-changing battle after a breast cancer diagnosis in March 2023. Carrying the BRCA gene, she had already watched her family navigate cancer’s challenges, with her mother’s ovarian cancer diagnosis years earlier. At 29, Moira underwent a double…
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Melbourne Marathon Festival Delivers Fast Legs, Heartfelt Stories Across the City
Melbourne Marathon Festival: a city-wide event of speed and heart The Melbourne Marathon Festival unfolded across the city’s iconic routes, drawing elite competitors and everyday runners into a shared moment of athleticism and community support. As the male leaders of the Melbourne Marathon, Australia’s Jack Rayner and Japan’s Jo Fukuda, pressed on toward the CBD…
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Why Your Zone 2 Running Feels Harder—and What to Do About It
Understanding the Zone 2 Shift If your “easy” runs no longer feel easy, you’re not imagining it. As your aerobic system gets stronger, the same heart rate can feel like more work. That shift is a sign of progress, not a failure. Zone 2 running is designed to be sustainable aerobic work, but when your…
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Running With a Stroller: Biomechanics Reveal Lower Impact but Higher Foot-Torsion
Introduction: A Practical Trade-Off for Parents Who Run For many parents with young children, lacing up for a run means grabbing the jogging stroller along with running shoes. A recent study from Penn State Berks, published in PLOS ONE, sheds light on what happens to loading forces when runners push a stroller. The findings highlight…
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Running With a Stroller: Biomechanics Show Lower Impact, Higher Twisting Forces
New Insights into Running With a Stroller Running With a Stroller is a common routine for parents balancing fitness with childcare. A recent study led by researchers at Penn State Berks, published in PLOS One, provides a nuanced view of how stroller running affects the body. The findings show a clear reduction in impact per…
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Carmen Cernjul: From Football Boots to Elite Running Star
Two sports, one journey on Stockholm’s stadium stage In a striking scene at Stockholm’s Stadions tartan track, a runner’s kit meets an official European Championship ball at her feet. Carmen Cernjul stands with a quiet mix of pride and wistfulness as the ball rests near her. There’s a touch of melancholy in the air, a…
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Carmen Cernjul: From footballer to rising track star in Sweden
Introduction: A moment of contrast on Stockholm’s track On a sunny day at Stockholm’s Stadions, a young athlete stands with the official European Championship ball at her feet, the tartan track underlining a life split between football and running. The scene captures Carmen Cernjul at a crossroads that has shaped two demanding sports and one…
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Carmen Cernjul: From Football to Elite Running
Two Passions, One Path In a quiet moment on Stockholm Stadium’s tartan track, a runner’s silhouette stands by an official football at her feet. The scene mirrors the tension of a life lived across two sports. Carmen Cernjul, a young athlete from the Stockholm area, looks both proud and a touch wistful, knowing she is…
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Morwabe Wins Lidingöloppet in 2025, Reprising 2015 Triumph
Overview: A dramatic reprise at Lidingöloppet In another dramatic edition of Lidingöloppet, the Danish-Kenyan runner Morwabe surged through Karins backe to clinch victory in 1:37:15—a triumph that marks a full decade since his first win in 2015. The race, staged on Sweden’s famed forest course near Stockholm, delivered the kind of drama fans have come…
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Harry Styles Triumphs in Berlin Marathon Under Three Hours
Harry Styles Swaps Mic for Marathon: A Memorable Run Harry Styles, the English singer-songwriter renowned for his chart-topping hits, recently made headlines for an impressive feat: completing the Berlin Marathon in under three hours. On a Sunday brimming with excitement, the 31-year-old former One Direction member showcased not only his musical talents but also his…