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The London Marathon 2018
I nearly didn’t run the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2018. I was very fortunate to have a good-for-age place, but was in a bit of a slump, having recently… Read more
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The London Marathon Expo
In the US I usually head to expos with friends and bump into lots of people I know as I walk around. They’re exciting events with a party feel, and… Read more
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Have you signed up for a race recently?
Have you signed up for any races recently? I just signed up for the PNC Parkway Classic, a ten miler that starts at the Mount Vernon Estate and runs all… Read more
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Have you dared to run in just your sports bra?
Throughout the summer and warm weather seasons, my go-to attire for running has always been a tank top or t-shirt along with my tights or shorts. I often found myself… Read more
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The Marathon Majors are so hard to get in to. What’s a good alternative? (European edition)
My sister is looking for a marathon to run, and the other day she sent me a text saying she’d like to run New York and the majors. I’m all… Read more
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Ten amazing benefits of strength training
I always find that during the long mileage weeks of marathon training I start to miss strength training. I still do a couple of short sessions each week, but my… Read more
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How to stay active when on vacation
We just started planning our summer vacation and it got me thinking about how we plan our trips and what we prioritize. Whenever we go away, we always make sure… Read more
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Why it’s beneficial to add planks into your workouts
Planks are great exercises because they engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, making them highly efficient and effective. They also don’t require any special equipment and don’t take much time to… Read more
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Do you run-commute?
When I lived in Chicago, I would run-commute home three or four times a week, a habit that I continued when I moved to New York. It’s such a good… Read more
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The Power of a Morning Walk!
Working from home has its perks (who isn’t happy to get laundry done during the day!?), but it can also impact both physical and mental well-being. In the midst of… Read more
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