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Running and Weight Loss: 6 Honest Lessons You Need to Hear

Running and weight loss: it seems like these two should go together hand in hand. After all, running burns a ton of calories, right? Weight …

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Running on a Budget: How to Find the Best Watch for Less

When you’re trying to find the best running watch possible on a budget, it can be depressing to look at the prices of running watches! …

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Nutrition for Runners: 5 Core Eating Habits that Will Make You Faster

Nutrition for runners around the world can vary quite a bit. But after extensive research, author and sports nutritionist Matt Fitzgerald found that there are …

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4 Injury Prevention Fundamentals for Runners to Live By

4 Injury Prevention Fundamentals for Runners to Live By

Active injury prevention is imperative for runners. In any given 12-month period, 8 out of 10 runners are likely to experience injury from overuse. 8 …

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Why Runners Need Strength Training + 2 Easy Tips for Success

Runners are notorious for “just running” and avoiding the other necessary but less fun parts of training such as cross training and strength training. The …

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Challenge Your Fitness Integrity and Conquer Your Goals

Challenge Your Fitness Integrity

Maintaining fitness integrity is harder than it sounds. It’s more than just “doing the right thing.” I’m giving you fair warning right now—this post is …

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First Half Marathon Race Recap: Kristi [Guest Feature]

My First [and Second] Half Marathons

This is another featured guest post. Today Kristi Yates volunteered to share her first half marathon experience with us. Kristi is one of the rockstars …

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3 Killer Speed Workouts to Skyrocket Your Race Day Confidence

If you’re training for a race, it’s likely that speed workouts are part of your training plan once if not twice each week. Speed workouts …

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5k Race Recap: Handcart Days

Handcart Days 5k Race Recap

Here’s my 5k Race Recap from the Handcart Days race last weekend! I was actually supposed to run a 5k over three weeks ago, but …

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22 Reasons Why You Need to Run a Half Marathon This Year

There are SO MANY legit reasons to run a half marathon!! Half marathons are quite awesome, and they are definitely my distance of choice. You …

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First Half Marathon Race Recap: Mount Rushmore [Guest Post]

Mount Rushmore First Half Marathon Race Recap

This is another featured guest post. Today Stine Turgeon, who volunteered to share her first half marathon experience with us. I met Stine through the …

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How to Improve Sleep Quality for Runners

Sleep quality for runners is essential to our recovery. The physical stress of running means that your body needs more rest than those who choose …

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First Half Marathon Experience [Guest Recap]

My First Half Marathon Experience Faye

This is our first guest post featuring Faye Kingston, who graciously shared her first half marathon experience with us. Her enthusiasm for the sport of …

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The Long Run: Why You Can’t Afford to Skip It

If you’re training for a half or full marathon, the long run holds a crucial place in developing your distance running stamina. For most runners, …

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First Half Marathon Tips for a Fantastic Race Day

Are you looking for first half marathon tips? Congratulations! You’re in the right place. You are probably getting ready to run your first half marathon. …

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How to Keep Your Mind Entertained During Your Runs

If you are in need of some great long run entertainment, then read on. When I started training for half marathons, I DREADED my long …

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How to Find Your “WHY” for Running Motivation

When you get in a rut, it can be REALLY hard to get yourself out the door. Sometimes it’s just hard to find the real …

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Recovering from a Half Marathon Sucks: Here’s How to Make it Suck Less

Congrats! You just finished a half marathon! Or maybe, you’re in your last week of training, looking forward to life after the race. Either way, …

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Salt Lake City Half Marathon Race Recap

The Salt Lake City Half Marathon was a success! If you’re a new reader, I’ve been documenting my 12-week half marathon training plan all the …

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Half Marathon Training Diaries Week 12: Taper Time!

Half Marathon Training Diaries Week 12

Thanks for stopping by my half marathon training series! Currently, I’m training for the Salt Lake City Half Marathon on April 13th. My week 1 …

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