Half Marathons & Marathons

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 […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Best Energy Gels for Running

December 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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Nutrition & Weight Loss

Should I Eat During Long Runs?

November 29, 2024 Christine Luff 0

One half or full marathon training aspect that definitely takes some getting used to is having to eat during long runs. Some runners make the mistake of thinking they’re not running long enough to need […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

How to Beat a Half Marathon Time Limit

November 14, 2024 Christine Luff 0

Getting ready for your first half marathon (13.1 miles) race? You may have concerns about finishing before the race’s cutoff time. If you’re a slow runner or run/walker, you most likely have nothing to worry […]