Author: Karen Marques
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MAJOR MARATHON RUNNING
Running a marathon is no easy feat but running the Abbott World Marathon Majors takes running marathons to a new level! The Abbott World Marathon Majors consists of six marathons hosted throughout the world and runners who complete all six get to bask in the glory of a great challenge with an exclusive Six Star Medal.…
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4 COMMON RUNNING MISTAKES TO AVOID
As runners and Fit Experts, our Fit2Run staff has the great pleasure of meeting a large variety of runners and athletes. From beginner runners just starting off in their running journey to athletes who are veterans in the sport, all have come through our Fit2Run doors. While every runner is unique, we have come to…
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5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE GLOBAL RUNNING DAY
Global Running Day is just around the corner and at Fit2Run we are super excited! Global Running Day is one of our favorite days of the year and we love seeing all runners celebrate in their way. While we highly encourage you to go out for a run to celebrate, we don’t want you to…
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FOR THEIR LOVE OF RUNNING
“Roses are red, violets are blue, those would be nice, but can I have some running shoes please?” Most people like receiving flowers for Valentines day but runners, we’re not most people. We actually enjoy getting sweaty, pushing the limits and we run for fun! So, while roses would be nice, what we really want…
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A RUNNER’S GUIDE TO RUNNING ETIQUETTE
A RUNNER’S GUIDE TO RUNNING ETIQUETTE Running in itself may be a solo sport but to really dive into the running community, runners rely on each other for motivation, encouragement, and accountability. Within the running community there are some unwritten understandings that help ensure everyone has a fun and enjoyable run, especially on race day.…
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6 WEIRD RUNNING FACTS ONLY RUNNERS UNDERSTAND
6 Weird Running Facts Only Runners Understand Runners are a unique group of people. We not only enjoy one of the activities most people dislike, we sometimes go as far as to say we LOVE it. For many, running is something that we discovered usually in an unexpected way, and with it we have learned…
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ASICS: SOUND MIND, SOUND BODY
SOUND MIND, SOUND BODY “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano” (in Latin) or “a sound mind in a sound body” is the derivation of the name Asics. Founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, built this company to promote healthy and fulfilling lifestyles throughout the world and the positive and uplifting power of sport. In the current climate of today’s…
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GEAR YOU NEED BESIDES RUNNING SHOES – WHAT YOU NEED IN YOUR RUNNER TOOL KIT
Running as a sport is pretty simple as it does not require any significant equipment to participate. Needing a great pair of running shoes for running is pretty obvious, but did you ever consider the other things you might need to become a better runner? Check out some of the essential products you need in…
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HOW TO RUN SAFELY IN THE DARK – NIGHTTIME RUNNING TIPS & GEAR
Running is one of the few sports with the unique quality that it is not confined to a certain space and you don’t need to have a teammate to do it (Always nice but not required). As a runner, it’s not abnormal to find yourself running during very early morning hours, particularly when training for…
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A GARMIN FOR EVERY RUNNER
Garmin, a name that goes hand in hand with running and one thing we can’t live without. Without a Garmin device runners and many athletes could not show off great running times, track the distances of their run or even plan a proper training! Initially Garmin began selling GPS technology to the U.S. Army, and…