Standard treadmills are so yesterday.. Gone are the days of boring treadmill workouts. With the latest and greatest, indoor workouts for runners are actually enjoyable. Not only that, they are also helpful for runners to[…]
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Tag: marathon
Dorsiflexion: Flex for speed
The need for speed We all want to be faster, regardless of ability or pace. There’s a part of me that wants to run another marathon only to run it faster. Not sure when I[…]
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2018 races: running season is here
Are you a runner? If so, then you’ve likely already started registering for your races this running season. Last year, I ran a few fun runs (i.e. Star Wars Half Marathon and the Hemingway 8K),[…]
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Layer up: What to wear for your winter run
Are you crazy?! This is the typical response I get when I tell people I went for a run outside, in the dead of winter in Chicago. Lately, the temperatures have been well below zero[…]
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Chicago Marathon Lottery: Not selected and how to still run it
Were you a part of the Chicago Marathon Lottery for 2018? You know, the system where you have to wait and hold your breath until December 12th to know whether you’ve been selected or not?[…]
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Carry your stuff while running with efficiency and ease
If you’ve been following along with my running-themed posts, you likely have deduced that as you run you will also have to bring a few things with you: i.e. water, a way to track your[…]
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Running and keeping track: Maps and more
Map Your Run As a new or seasoned runner alike, it’s important to map out your runs so that you know how far you’re running. You can simply look at a map or utilize a[…]
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Running Safely in the Dark: Winter is Coming
With the seasons changing, the length of daylight is getting less and less. In about a week we gain an hour as we “fall behind” but despite this, the days still get shorter! And if[…]
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Chicago Marathon 2017: Hydration
Marathon Hydration While the popular slogan is “Stay thirsty, my friend” you actually want the opposite when running a marathon. Even during training, while running those longer runs, you definitely want to focus on running[…]
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Chicago Marathon 2017: clothing
What did I wear while running the marathon and why? How did I figure out the best clothes to wear while running for 5+ hours? How did I avoid chafing and blisters (well, for the[…]
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Chicago Marathon 2017: shoes
What started out as a light at the end of the tunnel I was in has turned into the brightest star in the sky for me. This past Sunday October 8th I ran 26.2 miles[…]
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Running with the runs
If you’re a runner, you’ve likely either have heard of or experienced firsthand a case of runner’s diarrhea. I’ve been a semi-serious runner for about four years now and I can safely say that my[…]
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