YOUR GUIDE TO HALF MARATHON RACES, TRAINING & INSPIRATION

Are you looking for a way to improve your running performance? Sure, you can spend a few hours in the gym every week doing lunges and squats, but have you considered working on your core? A strong core is essential for runners as it helps maintain posture, prevent injuries, and increase power and endurance. That’s [...]

The holidays are swiftly approaching, and that means that it is time to start thinking about gift ideas. If you are looking to get a head start this year, we’ve got you covered. Now, if you aren’t a marathon runner—or, if you are and are just in need of some inspiration for some long distance [...]

Often, when people about marathons, they think of running them. Although it’s mostly runners lining up to tackle the 26.2-mile distance, it’s very possible to finish a marathon walking the entire thing! In fact, more people are deciding to walk marathons. Some race organizers are making arrangements to make their marathons more friendly to race [...]

As we edge closer to fall, the possibility of wet, rainy, and eventually snowy runs becomes inevitable. Luckily, there is an easy solution—invest into the best waterproof running shoes money can buy. When you think of running shoes, you probably think of a thick pair of rubber galoshes. But in reality, waterproof running shoes are [...]

While the holidays may still be a ways away, you can never get started on your shopping too early. Have a loved one just getting into running on your gift list this year? Or, (no judgement), looking for some gift inspiration for yourself? We spend all year scouting the running gear, apparel, and gadgets that [...]

With thousands of half marathons held globally each year, picking a race can be challenging in and of itself. Luckily, we’ve found 25 of the best half marathons in the world so you can focus on the things that matter most – training and achieving your half marathon goals! Commonly referred to as the sweet [...]

The concept of injury requires no introduction to runners. Whether you’ve been injured or not, you’ve likely been warned enough times and lectured in every article about proper training protocol about what being sidelined entails. Read: obnoxious pain, boredom, restlessness, anxiety, and a bit of existential dread).  According to a 2020 study published in the [...]

When you think about a retreat, what comes to mind? You might think of meditation, self-improvement, or just a general escape from the outside world. How about all of this paired with a rejuvenating running retreat experience? Maybe you’ve never heard of the running retreat before. It can take all shapes and sizes. But, most [...]

As someone who loves running, there are probably few things worse you can experience than pain in your knees. In modern medicine, it’s been decreed that in fact, running is not bad for your knees. In fact, it’s actually beneficial for your knees. Despite this, any joint with prolonged impact without the right training can [...]

It may only be September, but there’s no such thing as too early when it comes to planning your next marathon. And for most of us, we’re always on the hunt for the best spring marathons so soft circle on our calendars. Those running fall marathons are in the thick of training (and, maybe trying [...]