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

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 […]

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Half Marathons & Marathons

Tips for Marathon Tapering

September 17, 2023 Christine Luff 0

The tapering phase is a critical part of your marathon training. During the last couple of weeks of your training, it’s important that you taper, or cut back your mileage, to give your body and mind […]

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Should I Run the Day Before a Marathon?

September 14, 2023 Christine Luff 0

If you’re getting ready for a marathon or other race, you may be wondering if you should run the day before the marathon. Like many running-related questions, your miles may vary! There’s no definitive answer […]