Running and skin cancer prevention -

As you enjoy good weather and perhaps get ready for our Cancer Prevention and Treatment 5K in September, you may be training a lot outside. Exercise reduces your risk of cancer and many other diseases, but running outdoors can increase your risk of skin cancer if you don’t follow a few simple rules.

2013 Stop Cancer Now 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run on Sunday, September 22 at 10 a.m. -

Early Packet Pick-up is Saturday September 21: Get your T-shirts and Bibs ahead of time and receive a 20% coupon off all REI products – @ Georgetown Running Company, Saturday 9/21, 12pm-4pm Georgetown Running Company Address: 3401 M St. NW Washington, DC 20007 (in Georgetown) Race Registration/Start/Finish: At the corner of Potomac St. NW and Grace […]

Barefoot and minimalist running: what you need to know -

Barefoot and minimalist running are the new crazes in the running world, but can you really run faster, longer, and with fewer injuries by shedding your shoes? Find out the benefits and risks of barefoot running to see if it is really a good option for your workout.