Author: Vicky
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Building a Healthy Habit: The Benefits of Consistently Taking Supplements and Tips for Staying on Track
As a busy and active person, staying on top of my health and wellness is always a priority. I’m also in my 40s and know that preventative action now will set me up for later success. After years of a sporadic and inconsistent routines, I recently decided to take a…
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How to Secure Your Spot in the 2025 NYC Marathon
The New York City Marathon, held each year on the first Sunday in November, is one of the most iconic races in the world. Part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the NYC Marathon offers runners an amazing 26.2-mile journey through the Big Apple’s five boroughs, where each area has…
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Tips for an Epic Day of Race Spectating
This past weekend we were out cheering the Marine Corps Marathon. We spent quite a bit of time preparing ahead of time, and I’d forgotten so many of the logistics involved when you’re watching as well as cheering on friends. To ensure that you’re prepared and organised (and before I…
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How I Fuelled During My Recent Marathon
I am like a robot when it comes to fuelling for long runs and races. Over the years, I’ve figured out what works for me, and although I try new things during training, rarely do any of them make it to race day. The Chicago Marathon this year was no…
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Ten Things to Occupy Your Time After a Marathon
You just ran a marathon—congratulations! Now, what should you do with your time? Training for a marathon demands so much time, physical effort, and emotional energy. Once the race is over, the medal is hung up, the celebrations are done, and you’re back to your daily routine, it can be…
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The 2024 Chicago Marathon
This year’s Chicago Marathon felt different from years past. There’s no question that it’s an exceptionally well-organized race, supported by amazing crowds and communities, but this time it felt bigger (it actually was bigger too – 50150 runners), and that definitely showed. For some context, this was the 6th time…
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Preparing for the Chicago Marathon: Goals and Insights
We all know that marathons are extremely unpredictable. The weather impacts everything. If it’s hot, humid, rainy, or windy, your time will likely be slower—and rarely is the weather perfect. Then there’s your training to consider, along with any lingering not-quite-an-injury feelings you’ve picked up along the way. Add to…
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The Chicago Marathon: Top Tips for Race Day
The Chicago Marathon is, without a doubt, my favourite race. I love everything about it; from the weekend events and the expo to the start in Grant Park and the incredible crowds along the 26.2 mile route. One of the best things about the Chicago Marathon is the course. It’s…
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Discovering Boston’s Tracksmith: Insights from the Church of the Long Run
Last weekend, I completed my final long run before tapering for the Chicago Marathon. With 21 miles (or thereabouts) on my schedule, I was eager to get it done and done well – confidence is everything in a marathon and I use the last long run to give me that…
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How I Fuel for Marathon Training (Breakfast)
Breakfast is so important to get right before a long run or race. When working out what to consume, consider that you’ll need to top off your glycogen stores by eating a meal that contains mostly carbohydrates with moderate protein and fat, that is easy to digest and also ensures…
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Runinng in Helsinki, Finland
This summer, my husband and I spent ten days in Europe, visiting Stockholm, Tallinn, and Helsinki. In each city, we found time to work out and run, so I thought I’d share a few of our favourite routes. I’m really lucky because my husband does most of the route planning…
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How I Fuel for Marathon Training (Dinner)
Working out your fuelling for long runs and marathons is part science and part art, and what works for you will be individual, and not necessarily the same as your running friends. It takes time to work out what will work well, so start testing things out early, so that…
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