According to race directors, a marathon is 26.2 miles/42.2 Km. According to runners, the journey is much much longer. It begins months or even years before as a runner decides to pursue this bucket list item. And it continues days and weeks after as the marathoner puts their body and mind back together. We’re going to focus on …
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“I just felt like running” – Forrest Gump Among the great things about running is the fact that in essence it is so simple: walk really fast. With just a good pair of shoes and a sidewalk, you are all set for a run. These facts are what makes the sport so inviting. And what make …
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From the outside, it may seem like running is just putting one foot in front of the other over and over again. But from the inside, running can mean so much more than just movement. There are mental benefits of this sport that any runner, no matter their speed, can access. For those struggling with …
When runners are trying to improve speed or endurance, the first idea that comes up is adding more miles, faster miles, harder miles. Because obviously working harder will mean better results. But being a runner, or any athlete, is more complex than just how much you sweat in a day. It also depends on the nutrition you …