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Tips, tricks, and winning plays for athletes and their families.

Kick the Season Off Right With These Awesome Soccer Gift Ideas
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Kick the Season Off Right With These Awesome Soccer Gift Ideas

If one thing is for sure, it’s that Americans of all ages love their sports. Over the years, an impressive percentage of Americans — ranging from 5...

Gifts For Runners Are a Perfect Way to Show Your Runner Friend How Much You Care
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Gifts For Runners Are a Perfect Way to Show Your Runner Friend How Much You Care

As a sport and as an exercise, running is incredibly popular in the United States. The stats speak for themselves. In 2012, more than 57 million Am...

For your #1 Fan – Mother’s Day Gifts from ChalkTalkSPORTS
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For your #1 Fan – Mother’s Day Gifts from ChalkTalkSPORTS

With the end of April approaching (where did the time go?) a very special holiday tends to sneak up on us…Mother’s Day! Mark your calendars because...

Why America Might Have a New Favorite Past Time Pretty Soon
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Why America Might Have a New Favorite Past Time Pretty Soon

Whether it be a recreational adult kickball league, a professional baseball game, or simply a flag football game during a backyard barbecue, Americ...

Stretch Now, Gain Later
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Stretch Now, Gain Later

One of the most important things for an athlete to do (that they often forget to do) during and after practice is stretch. There are endless benefi...

Three Ways To Get Ready For Your First Race
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Three Ways To Get Ready For Your First Race

In 2012, over 57 million Americans took up jogging or running -- and with good reason. Regular physical activity and/or exercise, like running, can...

Three Recovery Tips For Fall Marathoners
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Three Recovery Tips For Fall Marathoners

More than 500,000 runners complete a marathon in the U.S. every year, and in 2013 there were a record 1,100 marathons across the country, according...

Stay fit this holiday season with our tips!
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Stay fit this holiday season with our tips!

With Thanksgiving 3 weeks away the holiday season is just around the corner. That means gathering of friends and family with lots of eating, drinki...

Three Great Gifts to Encourage Your Mom to Run
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Three Great Gifts to Encourage Your Mom to Run

Being active is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the Department of Health recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes ...

This 9-year-old Is FAST!
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This 9-year-old Is FAST!

9-year-old sets half-marathon record. The title of being "The world's fastest 9-year-old half marathoner" may sound like a very specific and easy t...