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From past issue of RUNOHIO - In an attempt to keep our wonderful sport vibrant and relevant in our athletic world, we must sell it and communicate how special it truly is to parents, coaches, athletic administrators, and others who are involved.

The traditional 5 Mile Run will be a 5K Run/Walk this year due to increase safety concerns with Pumpkin Show traffic. 

Of all the questions runners ask me, “What about sugar…?” is at the top of the list. You likely have been bombarded with messages that sugar is evil, feeds cancer, causes obesity, ruins health, and should be avoided at all costs.

Running is addictive. Once you start seriously, you’re in a constant battle to run further, to improve on a personal best (PB), and to generally become better at your new hobby. However, it is a physically demanding sport that requires peak physical fitness.

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