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Penguin platoon

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The Penguin Brigade had never met face-to-face until the Marine Corps marathon. Their online club is a virtual training group and when they got to Washington, they offered advice to each other. They came from all parts of the US. The most important part of the race, was the courage to start it.

Author: Bingham, John
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1997
Marathon running

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Beating Gumby

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A runner explains how important victory is in his life. He enjoys running because it allows him to compete against other runners, but also to compete against his own personal best. He recounts a recent 5-k race in which a friend of his battled another runner who was dressed in a Gumby costume.

Author: Bingham, John
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
Appreciation, Competitions, Running races, Competition (Psychology)

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Survival of the slowest

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The speed at which a runner runs is not necessarily an accurate indication of how much effort is being put forth, but rather a reflection of the runner's natural ability. Slow runners can be just as content as fast runners by knowing that they are running to the best of their abilities.

Author: Bingham, John
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
Physiological aspects, Running

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Subjects list: Psychological aspects, Column, Runners (Sports)
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