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A Runner's Body

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Rae BaymillerAge: 71Years Running: 21Average Weekly Mileage: 30Mile PR: 5:2010K PR: 37:12Half Marathon PR: 1:18Marathon PR: 2:52Favorite Distance: MarathonFavorite Workout: HillsStrength: Endurance

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A Runner's Skinny Legs

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Rich NelsonAge: 44Years Running: 6Average Weekly Mileage: 40Mile PR: 4:545K PR: 17:1010K PR: 35:25Half Marathon PR: 1:18:23Marathon PR: 2:47:16Favorite Distance: MarathonFavorite Workout: 12 x 400m at 5K race pace with 200m recoveryStrength: Endless energy

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A Runner's Arms

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The athletes featured belong to Central Park Track Club. Founded in 1972, the club serves more than 400 competitive runners of all ages.

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A Runner's Back

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Rolanda BellAge: 26Years Running: 18Average Weekly Mileage: 65Mile PR: 4:435K PR: 16:24.7510K PR: 36:27Half Marathon PR: 1:20:48Favorite Distance: 3,000m steeplechaseFavorite Workout: Steeplechase hurdle intervalsStrength: Athleticism

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A Runner's Quads and Legs

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Julius MutekangaAge: 26Years Running: 8Average Weekly Mileage: 35400m PR: 46800m PR: 1:46Favorite Distance: 500mFavorite Workout: 200m, 600m, 400m, 200mStrength: Speed

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A Runner's Jump

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Harrison HunterAge: 20Years Running: 7Average Weekly Mileage: 50400m PR: 48.1800m PR: 1:51.64Favorite Distance: 800mFavorite Workout: 4 x 200m at 95 percent effort with 3 minutes restStrength: Kick

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A Runner's Abs

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Francyna EvinsAge: 23Years Running: 11Average Weekly Mileage: 555m PR: 7.1560m PR: 7.61400m PR: 55.68Favorite Distance: SprintsFavorite Workout: Core workoutsStrength: Force application

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A Runner's Back Side

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Bill WellsAge: 30Years Running: 16Average Weekly Mileage: 70800m PR: 1:58Mile PR: 4:245K PR: 16:0710K PR: 34:51Half Marathon PR: 1:21Marathon PR: 3:11Favorite Distance: 800mFavorite Workout: 3 x 500m at 800m race paceStrength: CompetitivenessMeggie SullivanAge: 26Years Running: 18Average Weekly Mileage: 45-50Mile PR: 4:485K PR: 18:30Favorite Distance: 1500m and 1KFavorite Workout: 12 x 300mStrength: A durable, healthy attitude

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A Runner's Flex

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Sue PearsallAge: 48Years Running: 18Average Weekly Mileage: 50Mile PR: 5:485K PR: 20:0010K PR: 36:27Half Marathon PR: 1:32Marathon PR: 3:32Favorite Distance: 1500m on the track; cross country (any distance)Favorite Workout: 3 x 600m at mile pace/30 sec rest/200m fastStrength: Tenacity

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A Runner's Legs

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The athletes featured belong to Central Park Track Club. Founded in 1972, the club serves more than 400 competitive runners of all ages.

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A Runner's Torso

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Alan RubenAge: 57Years Running: 28Average Weekly Mileage: 55Mile PR: 4:345K PR: 15:3910K PR: 32:54Half Marathon PR: 1:11:27Marathon PR: 2:29:54Favorite Distance: Half marathonFavorite Workout: Progressive tempoStrength: Endurance

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A Runner's Calves

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Shawnessy DusseauAge: 32Years Running: 18Average Weekly Mileage: 50-60Mile PR: 6:205K PR: 20:4910K PR: 44:34Half Marathon PR: 1:35:51Marathon PR: 3:31:44Favorite Distance: Half marathonFavorite Workout: Track intervalsStrength: Speed and hills

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A Runner's Feet

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Ivette RamirezAge: 24Years Running: 12Average Weekly Mileage: 45-50Mile PR: 4:525K PR: 17:2510K PR: 37:42Favorite Distance: 5KFavorite Workout: Hills and track repeatsStrength: Speed

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