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Carissa Liebowitz

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Carissa Liebowitz has run the Boston Marathon as well as dozens of marathons and half marathons. You can follow her running adventures on Strava, Instagram and her blog: quadracool.blogspot.com/
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Carissa Liebowitz

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Carissa Liebowitz

Carissa Liebowitz has run the Boston Marathon as well as dozens of marathons and half marathons. You can follow her running adventures on Strava, Instagram and her blog: quadracool.blogspot.com/

Articles by Carissa Liebowitz

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10 Fast and Flat Half Marathons: Western U.S.

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The Most Expensive Half Marathons in the USA

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10 Running Goals You Can Reach For in 2015

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10 Races Every Runner Should Love

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10 Perfect Half Marathons For a PR This Summer

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10 Marathons You Can Run For $50 or Less

A man drenched in mud and sweat pours water over his head from a bottle, smiling with eyes closed. He wears a sleeveless shirt with "Valparaiso" printed on it, indicating participation in a tough mud-themed event. Blurred background shows other participants and a banner.

How to Qualify for Boston: 10 Ideal Marathons to Run

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10 Nighttime Half Marathons You’ll Love

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10 Half Marathons With Walker-Friendly Time Limits

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10 Half Marathons That Run Across Borders

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10 Half Marathons That Cost $35 Or Less

Two people are trail running on a rugged path surrounded by a volcanic landscape. The person in the foreground wears a teal long-sleeve top and black leggings, while the person behind wears a bright orange long-sleeve top and black shorts.

10 Perfect Places to Add a Half Marathon to Your Vacation

A group of people running on a tree-lined street during an autumn day. The leaves on the trees are vibrant shades of orange and yellow. The runners are dressed in various athletic wear and appear to be participating in a race or marathon.

10 of the Flattest, Fastest Half Marathons in the Midwest

Aerial view of a marathon as runners move along a road lined with palm trees. On one side of the road, colorful houses and buildings are seen, while on the other side is a green golf course with a few trees and sand traps. The background reveals a body of water.

10 of the Flattest, Fastest Half Marathons on the East Coast

A group of people participates in a run through lush vineyards. Sunny weather highlights the green grapevines. The runners are spaced out along the grassy path, with some appearing more visible and closer, while others are further back amidst the grape rows.

10 Amazing Wine Country Half Marathons in 2015

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50 Great Hype Songs to Make Runs Feel Easy

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The Best Running Songs, According to Real Runners

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How Long Does It Take to Train For a Half Marathon?

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Why the Long Run Is Your Most Important Training Run

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Time to Try Trail Running: Why Summer Is the Perfect Season

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