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- BY Jason Fitzgerald
The half marathon is one of the fastest growing races in the world – and for good reason. Half marathon training is approachable – and so is the race.
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Have you ever noticed that hilly races make you a lot more sore than flat races?
It should come as no surprise: hills are more stressful. You fight gravity on the way up and use it to your advantage …
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- BY Christine
Can you ever imagine running 3:17 in your first marathon – and still not consider yourself a “real” runner?
Me neither.
But Allan is a runner who felt that way. After his speedy debut at 26.2, he still felt …
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- BY Jason Fitzgerald
Once you build the running habit, you’ll be a runner for life. But how does running change after a few decades?
When I started running in 1998, I had no idea that joining my high school cross country team …
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- BY Jason Fitzgerald
Is it surprising that I don’t think strength workouts are cross-training? Rather, strength work is just part of your training as a runner.
Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling.
But just like …
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- BY Jason Fitzgerald
Looking at old training logs is exciting – I can almost feel how each workout felt. Just like looking at old race photos:
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Good runners do something unique that helps them succeed: they think long-term and reflect often on their training.