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Recommended Resources

(local running store)

Runners World Magazine (running tips, race calendar, etc)
MapQuest (maps and directions to our running locations)
KC Star Weather (current conditions and forecast, courtesy of the Kansas City Star)
Mid-America Running Association (MARA) (info on upcoming local races, etc)
Kansas City Track Club (info on upcoming local races, etc)
MarathonGuide.com (marathon results database, etc)
USDA Food Pyramid/Nutrition site (nutrition info & tools)
Race Result Predictor (calculator)

Upcoming Races

Olathe Marathon and Half-marathon - April 10, 2010
Lincoln Marathon and Half-marathon - May 2, 2010
Ft Collins, CO Marathon (near Denver) - May 9, 2010
Rock'N'Roll Marathon (San Diego) - June 6, 2010
Hospital Hill Half-marathon - June 5, 2010
Grandma's Marathon (Duluth) - June 19, 2010

Recommended Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Marathons, by Craythorn and Hanna -- an excellent source of detailed information and ratings on over 180 marathons in North America
Lore Of Running, by Tim Noakes -- quintessential reference for the serious student of running
Keep On Running, by Newsholme, Leech and Duester -- for the more advanced runner, explores the science of running
Marathon, by Hal Higdon (senior writer for Runners World magazine) -- an excellent A-Z resource for the marathon runner
Making The Marathon Your Event, by Richard Benyo -- marathon training tips for runners at all levels
Food Guide for Marathoners, by Nancy Clark 
Sports Nutrition Guidebook, by Nancy Clark
Eat Smart, Play Hard, by Liz Applegate
Core Performance, by Mark Verstegen

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