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In the Land of a Thousand Hills - Rwanda, known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills", is a fabulous place to run. The capital city of Kigali is perched 4,800 feet above sea level and is knit together by a network of well-paved roads. There are dirt paths everywhere, soft and forgiving on the knees, radiating into the surrounding countryside.

Running shoes lacing tecniques - Did you know there are different ways that you can lace your shoes to make them more comfortable or to help customize your shoes for your feet? Here are some of the more common shoe lacing patterns to help with some common shoe issues.

Can vegan runners become elite athletes? - Some vegans eat too many salads, sweet potatoes and berries, but not enough beans, nuts, and seeds. They eliminate animal protein but fail to replace it with enough plant protein. Weight-conscious vegan athletes who restrict calories often reduce their intake of protein and other nutrients. Hence, dieting vegan athletes need to be extra vigilant to consume a menu supportive of their needs.

Eating patterns help performance - Food consumption affects the central clock in your brain. Because meals can be a central part of our social life - and busy training schedules can contribute to chaotic eating patterns - many runners disregard the fact that food is more than just fuel. When you eat impacts your future health (and today's performance).

Tarahumara foot-racing - No doubt the Tarahumares are the greatest runners in the world, not in regard to speed, but endurance: a Tarahumare will easily run 170 miles without stopping. This propensity for running is so great that the name of the tribe alludes to it. Tarahumare is a Spanish corruption of "ralámari", or "foot-runners".

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