What to Do the Week Before a Marathon
Half Marathons & Marathons

What to Do the Week Before a Marathon

October 4, 2023 Christine Luff 0

After months of training for a marathon, it may feel strange that your final preparations for the race would include very little running. Many marathoners-in-training are nervous (totally normal!) and get the urge to run […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

What If I Can’t Finish a Race?

September 30, 2023 Christine Luff 0

I’m sure most runners can tell you about at least DNF (Did Not Finish) race story. For me, it was a half marathon in Brooklyn.  I remember pulling my calf muscle at mile 3 and […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Inspiring Marathon Signs for Spectators

September 29, 2023 Christine Luff 0

Marathon runners could definitely use some inspiration during their 26.2 mile journey. Some love reading funny marathon signs, but they also appreciate motivational signs. Here are some inspirational quotes for marathon signs that spectators can […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

6 Tapering Mistakes to Avoid

September 25, 2023 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 […]

Half Marathons & Marathons

Advanced Marathon Training Schedule

September 22, 2023 Christine Luff 0

If you’ve already run a couple of half and full marathons, you may be thinking about taking your training to the next level. Use this 15-week advanced marathon training schedule to shoot for a personal record (PR) […]