A marathon is a great goal for any runner, and once you have done one, the goal is more and more marathons with improved times. These posts will give you marathon tips for both beginners and those looking to improve their performance,
Marathons and half marathons are quite popular events for distance runners. Many people travel to other cities or states to compete in either full or half marathons every year. The varying sceneries and course layouts of a marathon or half marathon are both visually appealing, as well as challenging, for the serious or even casual … Read more
If you’re already into running marathons, or just thinking about running one in the United States, then you’re in for a real treat. The U.S. has an abundance of marathons for all different levels… in every state. Marathons are a big deal. So big of a deal, in fact, that many people attend them as … Read more
If you’re looking for a great way to explore the US this fall, you might want to consider taking part in one (or more if you’re feeling adventurous) of their upcoming marathons. With a number of great events being hosted across the country, it’s a surefire way to take in the epic scenery and explore … Read more
From London to Tokyo, Berlin to New York, and Rio de Janeiro to Moshi in Tanzania, there’s a marathon event you’ll most definitely want to run. Or maybe you have a bucket list to run all the best marathons in the world? That’s quite a dream, but a very achievable one too. After all, in … Read more
Have you ever felt the rush of crossing the finish line after a long race? The sense of accomplishment and relief is indescribable. And accomplishing a half marathon is a huge milestone for any runner. But how do you train for such a big event? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. In this blog post, … Read more
If you’re like me, you probably get a kick out of bumper stickers. I’m constantly looking for new, funny, or interesting ones when I’m sitting in traffic daily. Though most are straightforward enough and easily understood, a number of them get past me and I have to wonder what the meaning behind them is. One … Read more
What better way to ease the pain and break up the monotony that runners face during marathons than with humor? Running a marathon (26.2 miles) can be painful and boring. It can cause soreness in your lower back and feet, tire out your spirit, and cause you to lose interest in what you are doing. … Read more
Whether you are an avid race runner, run as part of your overall fitness routine or just starting out… you’ve likely heard about virtual races. Especially over the last 18 months. You may have even seen someone running in the park by themselves with a bib and a cool shirt, like “Fit You Seek, Run … Read more
Every now and then, I find myself looking at the bumper stickers people place on their cars. Some of them are funny, some express a meaningful ideal, and then there are those that I simply can’t understand. You’ve seen them too, right? They are bumper stickers that feature only numbers. If you’ve ever see a … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or running a marathon is something on your “maybe one day” list, running a half marathon somewhere that the scenes are distractingly beautiful can be a huge motivator to sign up. What’s more, the wildly increasing popularity of this race is urging many runners country-wide to find the most enjoyable … Read more