She contacted the shelter, got donations of running gear, and in July 2007 the "Back On My Feet" running club hit the streets.

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Inside the crumpled Saturn, they found some of Murray's belongings -- school books, running gear, snack foods and alcohol -- police won't say what kind.

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My behavior illustrates why angel investors like Esther Dyson are putting money behind self-tracking companies, such as GreenGoose, a startup that will soon sell kits with sensors that users can attach to their bikes, running gear or vitamin bottles.

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By 2009 he was selling a stand-alone system that delivered wireless Internet access complete with antennas, base stations and other gear, all running on proprietary software.

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We're not sure if there's going to be a huge difference from the tracks dropped off at Waterloo Station versus the ones at King's Cross, but we'll find out once the researchers get their gear up and running.

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It now sells running, golfing, fishing and other outdoor or athletic gear.

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One of the bigger game publishers, Konami has several well-known and long-running franchises under its roof, including Castlevania, Metal Gear and Dance Dance Revolution.

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So at the end of the 6.2-mile race, which is a half-hour long, a lot of running, Begley realizes her competition is with the clock and she kicks it into high gear.

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