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  What happens when the symbiotic relationship between running, diet and maintaining a healthy weight becomes disordered? By Adrian Monti, Runner's World UK One of the many benefits...
  
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  The energy-boosting banana oat bars you need to try
  
  Runner's World - October 6, 2024 0
  
  The perfect pre-run power snack.By Lydia Maruniak These oaty combos from RW contributing chef Lydia Maruniak are the perfect pre-run power snack. Plus, they’re natural and they...
  
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  10 power pastas for runners carb-loading for their next race
  
  Runner's World - October 4, 2024 0
  
  Metabolism-boosting dishes from Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett By The Runner’s World Editors Getting bored of pesto pasta during your carb-load? If you've started carb loading for your next...
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  Research shows economy gains at slower paces, but they’re smaller and not guaranteed. By Allison Goldstein tibor5 It’s no coincidence that running records have been falling in droves...
  
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  Runner's World - August 22, 2024 0
  
  The Superblast is back and better than ever. By Ali Ball Tested by Joe Mackie Ali Ball Weight: 245g (UK size 8.5, unisex sizing) Stack height: 45mm (heel), 37mm (forefoot) Heel-to-toe drop: 8mm Type: Neutral/performance The...
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  Disordered eating: runners share its devastating effects
  
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  What happens when the symbiotic relationship between running, diet and maintaining a healthy weight becomes disordered? By Adrian Monti, Runner's World UK One of the many benefits...
  
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  Will Sifan Hassan Make History and Run 4 Events at the Paris Games?
  
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  The Olympic champ is running the 1500, 5,000, 10,000, and marathon. BY TAYLOR DUTCH Ryan Pierse//Getty Images Although it was reported that Sifan Hassan will race an unprecedented...
  
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