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Progressive training: sometimes the simplest training plan is the best. And here's one that's guaranteed to work

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The Progressive Training program for runners is extremely simple and extremely effective. It is also an ever-changing program, altering as the runner progresses. Specific goals, such a improving leg power, and increasing speed and endurance for 5-K and 10-K races, are detailed.

Author: Burfoot, Amby
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1997
Physical fitness, Running

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The run/walk plan

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Mixing intervals of running and walking is an excellent approach to conditioning that helps runners to train more often and healthier and to even become faster. The Galloway run/walk marathon has been used with great results by many marathon runners.

Author: Burfoot, Amby
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1998
Cover Story, Walking

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White men can't run

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African American athletes consistently outperform their white counterparts in running and other sports. Theories about some athletes having genetic racial advantages for some sports are analyzed.

Author: Burfoot, Amby
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1992
Athletes, African American athletes, Race

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Subjects list: Methods, Physiological aspects, Training, Runners (Sports)
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