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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.… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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Tips for Active Travel: Choosing Accommodation, Scheduling, and Route Planning
My husband and I love to go on relaxed, chilled vacations, but we also like to stay active. Over the past few years, we’ve perfected our plans, and we recently… Read more
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Have you tried out a pair of ‘super shoes’?
As marathon training gets into full swing, I’ve been considering which shoes I’d like to run in. I usually run in a newer pair of regular training shoes, but recently… Read more
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Maximize comfort and performance: tips for buying the right running shoes
Choosing the right running shoe is crucial for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. For almost 8 years, I ran in Mizuno Wave Inspires. I loved how they felt underfoot as… Read more
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