The ancient track event included the stade race, which is called sprint in modern event. The contestants ran from one end of the track to the other. The distance covered was roughly 200 meters, which later gave birth to 200-meter sprint. The 400-meter sprint was inspired from two stade races and the long distance run was the result of 724 stade races.

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The track and field event known as athletics is a combination of many sports such as running, jumping, and throwing. Each track and field game has its own rules set by IAAF and the contestants and even the organizers have to follow them strictly. The general rules about track and field states that each contestant is allowed to participate in three events including relays. In running event, the runner is allowed one false start and is disqualified second time. Well, the different games have different rules and as a participant and host nation you need to follow them according to IAAF rules.

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If you are tired of running with knee pain then read on. This article can show you the solution to this problem.

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Running a marathon is one of the hardest things in the world to do. Besides the 4-6 month training you need to do beforehand, having time to train is also tough. Before you get to the starting line, follow these 9 tips to help you do your best on race day.

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There is no more disappointment than to have trained for weeks for a race; then to come up with a case of the running cramps when you’re at the Annual 5K Run. There are actually a couple reasons that cause them. This is a big one!

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Walking through the fitness shoe isle of any store can be an overwhelming experience. Having an intended purpose and understanding of the shoes that you are going to purchase will help to navigate your way through the masses. If you are serious about running or just want to start a fitness routine to lose weight, wearing the proper equipment is very important when it comes to performance as well as health.

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Keep your training in high gear by building up a Winter mileage base to make your Spring speed training more effective. How to safely add weekly mileage.

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Run to slim-up without thinking is for those busy runners or anyone wanting to stay slim or get slim.This has your on creative self of finding time to run.

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In this modern, stressful world that we live in, fitting in a training run can be difficult. This article offers essential advice to help runners do what they enjoy most of all, run.

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Hunting season can be a dangerous time for runners, especially if they want to make use of the trails. Here are 7 things that every runner should know in order to prevent accidents during hunting season.

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Many people have tried to change their lifestyles. From being a couch potato, many people have finally realized the importance and the benefits of being active and actually engage themselves to regular exercise. Every person who exercises is required to wear running shoes because some exercises can be strenuous, and cause your feet to swell.

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Running can be a tough exercise to get into, especially if you’re the couch potato type. It requires plenty of determination to keep a running regimen and (from a couch potato’s point of view) it requires a lot of work; plenty of stretching to warm up and sweating. What the couch potato may not realize is that there are plenty of benefits for doing this exercise.

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