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26 Pro Marathon Training Tips for Race Day Success

It is marathon season! The Chicago Marathon is this weekend. The New York City Marathon and Marine Corps Marathon are just around the bend. The Boston Marathon entries were just accepted.  I was able to heal my injuries and toe the marathon start line twice this past year. But this fall, I am battling another … Read more

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Marathon Fueling 101: What to Eat Before, During, & After Running

Successful marathon training requires fueling well before, during and after your training runs.“If you run, you are an endurance athlete and need to view food differently. Food is fuel for your body and should not be restricted or feared,” says registered dietitian Kristy Baumann. She suggests eating about an hour before runs, about every half … Read more

Whitney running the Carmel marathon

12 Flattest & Fastest Fall Marathons in the U.S.

Many marathon runners want fast times even more than an amazing race day experience. I did the research to find the 12 best fall marathons that have both–flat, fast courses and a great race experience. My three top fall marathons are the Wineglass Marathon, the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. Read on … Read more

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4 Effective Ways to Improve Fatigue Resistance in Running

Last December, I ran the California International Marathon. It was my first marathon in 3 years after a 2.5 year break from running due to injuries. I was fit and ready. But my legs weren’t. They quit at mile 16. The reason was initially unclear—but I soon realized it was because I lacked fatigue resistance … Read more

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