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Best Energy Gels for Running

May 4, 2025 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 […]

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recovery Runs

April 13, 2025 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 […]

How to Run Longer Without Getting Tired

March 31, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running longer distances without getting fatigued is a common goal for many runners. Whether you’re training for a race or simply trying to improve your endurance, there are several key strategies that can help you […]

8 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid

March 27, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Once half or full marathoners get to the tapering phase part of their training, they start getting anxious and excited for their big race. It’s a stressful time during the final two weeks before the […]

What is a Negative Split in Running?

March 5, 2025 Christine Luff 0

When it comes to running races, proper pacing plays a crucial role in performance. One strategy that runners often aim for is a negative split, which involves completing the second half of a race faster […]

10 Reasons to Love Half Marathons

February 23, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Thinking about running a half marathon or want to remind yourself of why you signed up for one in the first place? Here are some excellent reasons why we love half marathons. 1. It’s not a […]

Best Half Marathons in the U.S. for Beginners

February 18, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Running a half marathon is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding goal, especially for beginners. One key to making your first 13.1 miles a success is to choose a beginner-friendly race—one that offers scenic views, manageable […]

How to Avoid Hitting the Wall in a Marathon

February 9, 2025 Christine Luff 0

If you’re training for a marathon, you may be worried about the infamous “wall” – the moment during the race when your energy dips, your legs feel like lead, and your mind screams for you […]

Mental Tips for Half and Full Marathon Running

February 7, 2025 Christine Luff 0

No matter how much race experience they have, all runners get nervous before races and have pre-race moments when they start to doubt themselves, especially when it comes to half and full marathon running. Follow […]

How to Estimate a Marathon Time

February 3, 2025 Christine Luff 0

Training for a marathon? You may have already been considering your possible marathon finishing time. So how long does it take to run a marathon, and what’s the best way to estimate a marathon time? […]