Not up for a marathon? Try a relay race.
If you’re thinking of giving up on your resolution to run a marathon this year, consider a relay race instead. You don’t need to train as hard, and you have a cheering section.
 
Redskin London Fletcher’s fitness regimen
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My workplace fitness resolution
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Guys: Stretch now or pay later
( The Washington Post, January 3, 2012; 11:34 AM )
 
P90X2: Taking workouts to the limit
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Holiday exercise moves from boxers Lamont Peterson, Seth Mitchell
( The Washington Post, December 6, 2011; 3:22 PM )
 
U-Md. Terps’ cutbacks and why big universities need small sports
( The Washington Post, December 13, 2011; 9:23 AM )
 
Washington Sports Clubs launch exercise hotline for Thanksgiving
( The Washington Post, November 22, 2011; 10:28 AM )
 
Flag football: It’s the girls’ turn to play
( The Washington Post, November 15, 2011; 9:11 AM )
 
D.C.’s fitness scene makes room for ballet-inspired exercise classes
( The Washington Post, November 8, 2011; 11:56 AM )
 
Campaign encourages older Americans to start exercising
( The Washington Post, November 1, 2011; 10:19 AM )
 
The Misfits: Marine Corps Marathon using social media to help track runners
( The Washington Post, October 25, 2011; 10:34 AM )
 
The Misfits: Completing a triple Ironman requires mental dedication
( The Washington Post, October 18, 2011; 9:02 AM )
 
Misfits: Yoga for cancer patients and their caregivers
( The Washington Post, October 11, 2011; 9:29 AM )
 
Pedicabs and exercise: That’s how we roll
( The Washington Post, September 20, 2011; 8:22 AM )
 
Walk the walk on exercise: WalkingTown DC tours and others make it fun
( The Washington Post, September 27, 2011; 10:05 AM )
 
Minimalist shoes are not just for running
( The Washington Post, September 13, 2011; 8:29 AM )
 
Strength training for pregnant women appears okay, despite a dearth of research
( The Washington Post, September 6, 2011; 7:53 AM )
 
Baltimore Grand Prix drivers such as Tony Kanaan can teach us much about fitness
( The Washington Post, August 30, 2011; 11:52 AM )
 
In D.C. senior leagues, boy of many summers staves off age through baseball
( The Washington Post, August 23, 2011; 9:21 AM )
 
The burpee (or squat thrust): What this exercise is and how to do it
( The Washington Post, August 16, 2011; 9:32 AM )
 
Home schooling for child athletes raises questions large and small
( The Washington Post, August 9, 2011; 9:25 AM )
 
Sudden death during exercise: How we fall short protecting young athletes
( The Washington Post, July 26, 2011; 9:33 AM )
 
Fueled by Zumba, giant fitness classes become the new big thing
( The Washington Post, July 19, 2011; 8:56 AM )
 
Even with exercise, long periods spent sedentary are deemed a health risk
( The Washington Post, July 12, 2011; 7:48 AM )
 
It’s a miracle! Local Death Race survivor found
( The Washington Post, July 14, 2011; 1:10 PM )
 
CrossFitters, boot campers find niche at Metro Dash
( The Washington Post, July 5, 2011; 6:21 PM )
 
Obstacle course races gaining a footing among the hardy (and maybe foolhardy)
( The Washington Post, July 5, 2011; 12:23 PM )
 
Discontent with exercise apparel leads D.C. area women to develop their own
( The Washington Post, June 21, 2011; 10:10 AM )
 
Endorphin-fueled ‘runner’s high’ is taken as fact in the gym world. But is it?
( The Washington Post, June 14, 2011; 10:50 AM )
 
Evening races grow in popularity as runners embrace the night
( The Washington Post, June 7, 2011; 12:19 PM )
 
Physical therapists can help injuries heal, even when the cause is unclear
( The Washington Post, May 31, 2011; 10:52 AM )
 
Summer fitness and ad­ven­ture destinations in the D.C. region
( The Washington Post, May 24, 2011; 10:37 AM )
 
Could a personal trainer be right for your kid?
( The Washington Post, May 17, 2011; 1:18 PM )
 
Raising a generation of children on yoga
( The Washington Post, May 10, 2011; 11:40 AM )
 
Why we should step up vigilance of concussions in teen girls
( The Washington Post, April 5, 2011; 5:42 PM )
 
Kid events during Yoga Week and beyond
( The Washington Post, May 10, 2011; 11:48 AM )
 
A game-changer for injured athletes
( The Washington Post, April 20, 2011; 5:14 PM )
 
Ways to keep your stuff safe at the gym
( The Washington Post, April 26, 2011; 12:06 PM )
 
A healthy-living dorm at Johns Hopkins
( The Washington Post, April 12, 2011; 2:14 PM )
 
Colleges focus on fitness
( The Washington Post, April 12, 2011; 2:09 PM )
 
High school concussion statistics
( The Washington Post, April 6, 2011; 2:36 PM )
 
Dear D.C. gyms: Please offer adult gymnastics
( The Washington Post, March 29, 2011; 1:35 PM )
 
The MisFits: Drums Alive: Feel the beat, feel the burn
( The Washington Post, March 15, 2011; 11:32 AM )
 
March madness? A basketball league that doesn’t keep score
( The Washington Post, March 8, 2011; 11:06 AM )
 
I cannot tell a lie: This workout isn’t easy
( The Washington Post, February 23, 2011; 4:22 PM )
 
The sports bra: Your No. 1 supporter
( The Washington Post, February 15, 2011; 9:46 AM )
 
How men and women exercise differently
( The Washington Post, March 1, 2011; 11:56 AM )