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The magnificent seven

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The training principles of seven of the greatest Olympic middle- and long-distance runners in history are presented. The great Paavo Nurmi of Finland was a great advocate of incorporating speed workouts with his distance training, a strategy that helped him win six gold medals.

Author: Higdon, Hal
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1996
Appreciation, Training, Olympic athletes, Runners (Sports)

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A step ahead: running can boost your immunity and help you avoid colds and flu

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Public health professor David Nieman has conducted studies indicating that exercise boosts the immune system. He has also discovered that excessive exercise suppresses the immune system. He outlines nine steps on how runners can avoid illness during the flu and cold seasons.

Author: Higdon, Hal
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1997
Physiological aspects, Exercise, Immune system

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Laboratory tested

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Dr. Ken Cooper's research has proven that running and other aerobic exercises lead to a longer, healthier life. Findings of the Institute's 22 years of research and a description of Cooper's personal fitness program are included.

Author: Higdon, Hal
Publisher: Rodale, Inc.
Publication Name: Runner's World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0897-1706
Year: 1993
Research, Aerobic exercises, Longevity, Institute for Aerobics Research, Cooper, Ken

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