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Best Running Belt for Marathon – Comparisons & Reviews For Marathoners

While running a marathon, your ordinary running belt might not cut it. You will need to find something that has enough room to accommodate everything you’ll need to bring with you. To learn more about selecting the best running belt for marathon purposes, read our guide and check out our top picks. Bias Alert: Our Top […]

26-Week Marathon Training Schedule: How To Prepare For Your First Marathon

You’ve watched in awe how thousands of normal, everyday folks complete the New York City Marathon. Such a feat must entail a grueling 26-week marathon training schedule. If they can do it, so can you, right? Witnessing such determination and grit stirs up something deep inside us all. Maybe you’re ready to take the plunge. You […]

How Fast Are You Really? A Summary of Average Marathon Times by Age

Have you ever wondered how your own marathon times stack up against that of other runners your age? Sure, we’re all our own biggest competitors. But how fast are you really? Perhaps knowing the average marathon finishes for your age group will inspire you to have a long-term goal to work towards?Average marathon finishes across the […]

How to Run a Faster Half Marathon Without Spending Time on the Sidelines

You haven’t been able to take any time off your half marathon PR, no matter how hard you train. As runners, we tend to overcompensate. We sometimes train hard but not necessarily smart in our efforts to run a faster marathon. By training smart, you can avoid more pain and injury and reach your goals. We’ll show […]

7 Weeks to a 10K – How To Run a 10K When You Are Short on Time

So you’ve decided that you want to run a 10K, but you don’t know where to start. We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or are just starting out, we have tips and a plan that will help you to cross that finish line in just 7 weeks. We have everything you need to […]

A Half Marathon Training Schedule When You’ve Got Less Than 2 Months

You only have a few weeks to train for your upcoming half marathon, and you’re starting to freak out wondering if you’ll be ready. Here’s a 6 week half marathon schedule to help you safely reach your goals.6 Week Half Marathon ScheduleA half marathon is a challenge that you’ll be proud of accomplishing for the […]

Can You Run the Boston Marathon Without Qualifying?

Running the Boston Marathon is something almost every runner dreams about. It’s a race known for attracting top talent and runners. Many runners face grueling training schedules just to knock a few minutes off their best times in order to qualify for this legendary experience. What happens when you just aren’t fast enough? Do you have […]

50 Best Themed Races – Extreme Marathons, Superheroes, Haunted 5K’s & More

As much as we love running, let’s be honest — sometimes it can get a little boring. You’re entering the same local races year after year, running the same routes in your town and toughing through long run after long run.Sometimes it’s fun to shake things up a bit. Trying a new race that isn’t […]

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