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

November 25, 2014

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5 Holiday Halfs You Can Run a Month From Today

November 23, 2014

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

November 19, 2014

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6 Running Camps For Adults

November 17, 2014

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Race Review: Annapolis Running Classic Half Marathon

November 14, 2014

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What I Learned Running the Shanghai Half Marathon on One of China’s Smoggiest Days

November 10, 2014

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The New York City Marathon in 16 Amazing Photos

October 31, 2014

Boston Marathon vs. New York City Marathon, By the Numbers

October 27, 2014

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5 Half Marathons Where You Can Rock a Costume

October 1, 2014

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How To Choose The Right Half Marathon For You

September 23, 2014

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5 Half Marathons With Unique Swag

September 19, 2014

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15 Things to Pack When You Run a Relay Race

September 6, 2014

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16 Photos That Show What ‘America’s Toughest’ Road Marathon & Half Is Really Like

August 22, 2014

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13 Half Marathons With (Lots Of) Beer at the Finish Line

August 7, 2014

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The 30 Biggest Half Marathons in the U.S.

August 6, 2014

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The 5 Fastest (and Slowest) Half Marathons in the U.S.

August 1, 2014

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How Do You Have Fun During a Race?

July 25, 2014

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There’s No More Worthwhile Cause to Run For Than This One

July 16, 2014

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Peachtree Road Race: 10 Things Runners Need to Know

July 2, 2014

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