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Half Marathons & Marathons

Half or Full Marathon Packing List

January 14, 2024 Christine Luff 0

In the days before your half or full marathon, you’re most likely going to be nervous and anxious. Getting all your racing clothes, gear, food and other supplies ready will help you manage your anxiety and help […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

January 13, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Regardless of race distance, recovery runs should be important part of your training. And no matter your running experience, you can reap the benefits—including performance improvement, injury prevention, and faster recovery—of incorporating recovery runs into […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Half Marathon Spectator Sign Ideas

January 12, 2024 Christine Luff 1

Half marathon runners love to read signs as they cover the 13.1-mile race distance. They break up the monotony, provide inspiration, and give them a reason to laugh when they may be feeling some pain […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

What to Do After a Half Marathon

January 10, 2024 Christine Luff 0

So you’ve just finished a half marathon –- congratulations! Perhaps you’re already thinking about doing another one, or maybe you’re thinking that you’re going to stick to shorter races from now on. Whatever your future […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Best Energy Gels for Running

January 4, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Feel like you’re hitting a wall during your long runs or races? As you’re running, you’re depleting your stored energy, or glycogen. Fueling with energy gels will prevent you from running out of energy and […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Should I Run a Marathon?

December 21, 2023 Christine Luff 0

So you have some experience as a runner, but lately you’ve been wondering, “Should I run a marathon?” Before you decide, it helps to truly understand what you’re getting into. Some people have some fears […]