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Our 14 Favorite Running Gels on the Market Today

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If you’ve watched or participated in half-marathon or full marathon, chances are you’ve seen runners squeeze packs of mysterious goo-like substances into their mouths mid-race. Or, you may have seen them chomp down on, what looks like fruit chews. Or even more bizarre, crack open an “energy waffle” at the start line. There’s three components [...]

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17 of the Best Winter Marathons To Avoid Running Hibernation

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In case you couldn’t tell from the dropping temperatures, sudden lack of daylight, and Christmas decorations popping up everywhere, winter is upon us! From small-town races to major running events, we’ve found the best winter marathons around America to help you fill your race calendar this season.  For runners, this poses a unique challenge. After [...]

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What You Should Be Eating Before Your Long Runs

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The three main components of marathon or half marathon training – running (obviously), recovery, and nutrition. Also in marathon training, the weekly run which has the greatest impact physiologically and psychologically on your performance is your long run. Without proper sports nutrition, pre-race meals, and pre-run snacks, you won’t be able to maximize your potential [...]

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Can Coffee Before Running Make You Faster?

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If you’re anything like me – there is no chance you are getting a morning run in without a cup of coffee to wake you up. Oftentimes, the morning espresso I make every morning feels truly performance enhancing. In fact, scientific studies have shown that drinking a single cup of coffee before running can have [...]

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20 Scenic California Half Marathons You’ll Love Running in 2024

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With over 39,000,000 residents, California has the largest state population by a healthy margin. Not only that, but we find that California also is home to some of the most year-round favorable climates and landscapes for running. These two factors combined means that California half marathons are some of the best you can find in [...]

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Should you be taking creatine for your running?

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Creatine is becoming more mainstream. It’s becoming less of a secret that creatine is a very effective ergogenic supplement available to all athletes. Creatine has been reported to increase high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass during training. In fact, governing bodies like the International Society of Sports Nutrition have endorsed its use as a [...]

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13 Races with the Best Swag

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As you roll past the final mile marker you realize, “I’ve just got .1 miles to go! I can do that in my sleep!” You’re looking forward to the immediate gratification of stopping, eating a banana, and having a pleasant volunteer adorn your neck with a hulking piece of medal. Depending on what race you’ve [...]

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How To Break The 3 Hour Marathon Pace Guide + Training Plan

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For most runners just finishing a marathon is a massive accomplishment. For the ambitious, finishing under 4 hours is a good goal. But, there are those over achievers trying to do the unthinkable, run 26.2 miles and with a finish time less than 3 hours. But, running a 3 hour marathon pace is very doable [...]

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Antepes Muscle Runner Review: What These Shoes Taught Me About My Stride

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When I first tried on the Antepes Muscle Runner, I felt a bit like a dog trying to figure out how to walk with socks on. There was an unnatural feeling on my feet. I felt like I had to lift comically higher with each step.  After walking in them for about ten minutes, my [...]

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20-Week Marathon Training Plan for ‘Comeback’ Runners

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Are you an experienced runner who has taken some time off from the marathon, but are ready to come back to 26.2. Here’s a plan that might be perfect to get you back in form: How long is it? Up to 20 weeks (reduce if your base is strong) How many days per week do [...]

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