Author: Karen Marques
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TOP 10 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MILE TIME
All runners will go through phases of wanting to up their speed. Maybe it’s become a personal goal to beat your previous time at an event or maybe you want to prove to yourself that you can do it, whatever the reason improving your mile time is definitely achievable and so we compiled a list…
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LAST MINUTE TIPS FOR RUNNING A 5K FROM A SEASONED RUNNER
Training for a race can take weeks and while every week of training is very important there are details of the last days before race day that are super important. Check out some last minute tips for running a 5K from some Fit2Run seasoned runners to ensure you have not just a good race, but…
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FREE 12 WEEK MARATHON TRAINING PLAN FROM EXPERTS
There are few things in the world that are both the truest test of your mental and physical strength and also out of this world, rewarding. Yes, we are talking about the full marathon, all 26.2 miles of it. From its origins in Ancient Greece in 500 BC to being formally recognized as an olympic…
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FREE 10 WEEK HALF MARATHON TRAINING PLAN FROM EXPERTS
13.1, a distance synonymous with the half-marathon! Popular among many runners worldwide, the half-marathon is a race distance that is “just” challenging enough that it presents a challenge to conquer but not too much that it seems impossible. Especially for those runners who enjoy the shorter distance runs and are looking to add some mileage…
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FREE 10K TRAINING GUIDE
If you’ve just completed your first 5K or were feeling really good at your last 5K race, it might be time to start looking for an upcoming 10K race. Double the distance must mean double the fun, right? Ask any runner who has completed one, and the answer is always “YES!” After you’ve broken the…
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HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT FIT HOKA SHOES FOR YOU
If you have ever talked with any runner, stepped into a running store or researched running gear, it’s no surprise that you have heard of the brand HOKA. Since its beginning in 2009, HOKA has become a staple in the running world with next-level comfort as they have made it their number one goal to…
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COUCH TO 5K FREE PLAN
You’ve recently started getting into running, and your friends finally convinced you to sign up to run your first 5K! Motivated and with the perfect fit running shoes, you are ready to tackle this new challenge, but what’s next? It’s time to talk about training! Training can seem overwhelming initially, but luckily, some great coaches…
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HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT ON RUNNING SHOE
So comfortable and such a soft impact on landing that it’s like you’re on a cloud? That’s exactly what ON Running has in mind when they make their running shoes—revolutionizing the running world with innovative ideas and combining it with the power of Swiss-engineered technology ON created CloudTec. A unique cushioning that compresses horizontally and…
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TOP TIPS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT SOCKS FOR RUNNING
On a daily basis most of us don’t think much about our socks, to most it’s just second nature to slip on a pair anytime you are wearing closed-toe shoes. That is until we are introduced to socks for running and discover the wonders of what the perfect fit running sock can do for our running and…
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TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE PERFECT MARATHON TRAINING GEAR
26.2. A distance well-known in the world of running requires extreme mental toughness and the ability to remain on your feet and run for an extended period. When it comes to marathon training and preparation, the list of to-dos before race day seems endless. But, one thing you can directly tackle relatively simply is getting…