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Capital City Marathon puts the focus on finishers

There's nothing cheap about running a full or half marathon. You'll dig deep to give of your mind, your time and your body. You'll shell out $60-$100 or maybe more just to get in. And when it's all over, should you want a picture to commemorate the occasion, that's going to cost you too.

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Tips for eating healthy on a cruise, sharing an energy bar with your dog
Published May 5th, 2013 - 12:05AM
Here are answers to important questions nobody has asked me yet:
Washington named most bike-friendly state for sixth year in a row
Published May 1st, 2013 - 10:21AM
For the sixth year in a row, Washington tops the list of the nation’s most bike friendly states, the League of American Bicyclists announced this morning, the first day of National Bike Month.
Daffodil Classic oldest and arguably tastiest ride in the South Sound
Published April 14th, 2013 - 6:38AM
The South Sound's oldest organized bicycle ride turns 38 this morning. Yes, there will be cake. And, yes, you'll have to earn it.
Parkinson's patients show improvement from cycling
Published April 7th, 2013 - 12:05AM
A few years ago, while members were looking for ways to celebrate those participating in the annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic while battling Parkinson’s disease, Team Parkinson’s considered borrowing an old cycling tradition.
Course change boosts sign-ups for Tacoma City Marathon
Published March 31st, 2013 - 12:05AM
Marathons aren’t for everybody, but the Tacoma City Marathon comes pretty close.
Tote along your hiking ‘buddy’ to best prep for 93-mile trek
Published March 24th, 2013 - 12:05AM
When people train for an adventure like the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, they instinctively know the best way to go about it, said mountain guide and athletic trainer John Colver.
Amp up your own workout results with gym-rat habits
Published March 17th, 2013 - 12:05AM
You may scoff at the meathead who’s angling to become the next cast member of “Jersey Shore” or at the cardio bunny who’s always hogging the treadmill, but these dedicated gym-goers know a thing or two about working out. For all their eye roll-inducing behaviors, the exercise-obsessed are, if anything, efficient, consistent and cut. Luckily, you can cherry-pick the best of their habits to amp up your own workout, while ditching the excessive grunting and posturing.
Core exercise to relieve back pain leads cyclist, trainier to write book
Published March 10th, 2013 - 2:00AM
When professional cyclist Tom Danielson first met trainer Allison Westfahl, in 2008, he was looking for a way to overcome lower back pain.
South Sound gyms bring CrossFit program to kids’ level
Published March 3rd, 2013 - 12:05AM
When James Byerly and his wife, Lee Murphy, opened Tumwater’s CrossFit Luminis 18 months ago, they dreamed of one day growing to the point where they could add programs for kids.
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