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D.C. to Boston: Two runners on a mission

On Tuesday morning, two ultra-marathoners, Frank Fumich, of Arlington, and his friend Matt Nelson, began a 450-mile run from the Pentagon to Boston to help raise money for the victims of the Boston bombings.

Tags: Boston Marathon bombing, fundraising, Kathy Stewart, Pentagon Memorial

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Thousands of runners take on Marine Corps Historic Half

Thousands of runners and spectators braved clouds and rain for the Marine Corps Historic Half marathon through historic Fredericksburg Sunday morning.

Tags: Marine Corps Historic Half, Fredericksburg

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Bombing suspects' laptop could contain 'jackpot of intelligence'

A laptop tied to the Boston bombing suspects could provide important clues in the investigation of the attack as authorities continue to look into how the suspects were radicalized.

Tags: Boston, bombing, laptop, bender, boston globe

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On the Run Blog: To run ... or not to run

New York City Marathon runners will be taking to the streets of a city still reeling from superstorm Sandy, and many are weighing the pros and cons of running in a disaster zone.

Tags: on the run, Sandy, Arlington, Paula Wolfson

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'Runner's World' investigating Ryan's marathon claim

After vice presidential nominee Rep. Paul Ryan said in a radio interview last week that he had finished a marathon in under three hours, a magazine is looking into his claim.

Tags: Paul Ryan,

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BLOG: Before you run, talk to your doc

You wouldn't send your kid to camp without a check-up, right? Same goes for adults either starting a workout program or ramping up an existing one.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, on the run,

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At half marathon, runner 'highly recommends' kilt

At Sunday's half-marathon in Frederick, Lee Riley was the guy who made tartan the new Spandex.

Tags: Frederick, Lee Riley

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Green-clad runners hit the streets for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

Runners, many decked out in green for St. Patrick's Day, took to the streets of D.C. Saturday for the SunTrust Rock 'n' Roll Marathon.

Tags: St Patricks Day, rock n roll marathon, road closures, st. patricks day

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Heart disease biggest killer of women over 20

Statistics show heart disease is the biggest killer of women over 20, and the real tragedy is many of the deaths are preventable.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, heart disease

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