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Did you know… the Mighty Milers Program teaches kids healthy exercising habits?

The New York Road Runners (NYRR) Youth and Community Serivces is a branch of New York Road Runners that promote children's fitness, character development and personal achievement by bringing free running programs to schools and community centers. They offer several fitness and running programs for kids around New York City.

The Memorial Day Marathon

May 30 2011 10:00 am

My journey with running continues...

Hooray!  Today I ran almost 2.5 miles (2.48!) and it actually felt... good!

The Runner's Walk of Shame

After a long, fun weekend away on the Jersey shore that did not include any running (or any Snooki-like scenarios), I decided I needed to "get back on the horse" so to speak and get my butt out for a nice(?) 2-mile run this morning.  Lacking the motivation, like last week, I turned to a friend who sent me a link to

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  • Running... out of motivation

    So I've suprisingly been keeping at this whole running thing for the second week in a row.  Originally only hoping to run every other day, I've been running pretty much every weekday that I've been home.  Although my quads aren't hurting nearly as much as they did at the beginning, I'm still surprised that running isn't getting any easier.

    Coogan's Salsa, Blues and Shamrocks 5K Race

    Mar 7 2010 9:00 am

    Inspired by Sid Howard? Why not try running your first 5K race (That's about 3.1 miles) right in the heart of Northern Manhattan? Why not take your kids??

     

    Harlem Word: Sid Howard – Self-care tips for runners

    Sid Howard, an active member of Central Park Track Club, and winner of countless awards, has been running for more than three decades. He understands the challenges of keeping up with a regular fitness schedule. Here, he tells us how important it is to take good care of your general health when you exercise and how to get started running yourself.

    Harlem Word: Sid Howard – Getting started with running in Harlem

    Sid Howard is an active member of Central Park Track Club.  He has traveled the world for running, from Jamaica to Canada, Mexico to Italy, and has visited five continents.  He turned 70 last February and works out regularly at the 168th Street Armory in Washington Heights.  Here Sid tells us why joining a running group will help you get started with this sport.

    Harlem Word: Sid Howard – Running races in New York City and abroad

    Sid Howard, a runner for more than 30 years, has received numerous awards and traveled around the world to race. Here, he talks about the different races he has been involved in over the years including his ideal place to run.

    Harlem Word: Sid Howard encourages running at any age

    Sid Howard, an active member of Central Park Track Club, talked with us about his commitment to personal health and running. Sid, who began running when he was 39 years old, has won dozens of national and international championships, and is a member of the Central Park Track Club Hall of Fame, and in 2006 was inducted to the National Masters Hall of Fame.

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