Image by Peppe702 Choosing the best race for you depends on a variety of factors you should take into consideration in order to achieve your personal goals. If you’re new to running, or just new to running in organized races, here are some tips to help you pick the best one to start.
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December Race Roundup
We’d like to introduce you to a new monthly series listing major races––from 5Ks to marathons––to inspire you to get outside, and run or walk, solo or alongside other people in your community. It’s a great way to be motivated to stay active during these winter months. So scroll down for a list of events […]
Life After 26.2: How to Recover from a Marathon
For months and months you focused on building your mileage, cross-training, eating nutritious meals, taking your vitamins daily, and staying healthy. You pushed your body to a new level and eventually hit the pavement for 26.2 miles. After a few hours of the most difficult and challenging experience you’ve ever been through you cross that […]
Distance Runners: 5 Nutrients Your Body Needs
When I’m working with a client who is training for a marathon the first thing I notice is how restrictive they are with their food. This is a problem because when you don’t eat enough while training, you tend to be hungry all the time, which can lead to poor food choices. Over time, poor […]
Get Moving With Ryan: Chicago Marathon Countdown
In last month’s blog post, I mentioned that we are starting the countdown to the Chicago Marathon. WOW, I cannot believe that here we are with just over 10 weeks to go! Training has been going well and I have been feeling pretty confident. I am noticing my paces are increasing and I’m injury free, […]
