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The Best Virtual Running Challenges of 2020

Most runners began 2020 as usual: signing up for fall races and setting big running goals for the year. Little did we know that running events would change drastically as the year progressed. Suddenly, our goal races have all become virtual running challenges. What is a virtual challenge? With many in-person events being cancelled for … Read More

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The 16 Best Fall Marathons in the U.S.

Runnin' for SweetsMarch 14, 2020March 16, 2020Leave a comment

As a distance runner, there is something particularly enticing about a fall marathon. Between the weather, timing of training and abundance of race choices, fall seems like the perfect time to run a marathon. Starting to train in the heat of the summer and continuing as the temperatures gradually cool is a great way to … Read More

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25k Training Recap: Week 14

Runnin' for SweetsApril 29, 2019September 19, 20191 Comment

This week was a really chill week in terms of running. I took an extra rest day, ran some easy miles, fit in a lot of cross training, and am actually feeling better about running than before. Sometimes it can be hard to stray from the training plan, but I’ve learned the importance of listening … Read More

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25k Training Recap: Week 13

Runnin' for SweetsApril 22, 2019September 19, 20191 Comment

This week was a somewhat strange week of 25k training, as I was recovering from one race while still attempting to train for another. I headed into this week not knowing how my body would feel and decided to take training one day at a time. Recovery from the Martian Half Marathon went pretty smoothly, … Read More

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Martian Half Marathon Recap + 25k Training: Week 12

Runnin' for SweetsApril 15, 2019September 19, 20191 Comment

The transition back to reality and a daily routine is always a bit rough after vacation. However, adjusting my training after a week in Hawaii turned out to bed significantly easier than I had expected. After a successful 10 mile run before the week began, I was feeling more adjusted and motivated than usual after … Read More

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25k Training Week: Week 11 in Hawaii!

Runnin' for SweetsApril 8, 2019September 19, 20191 Comment

This past week of 25k training has absolutely been my favorite. My husband and I spent the past week in HAWAII! We finally decided to treat ourselves to a tropical vacation and spent the week exploring the island of Maui. While running on vacation is definitely not ideal during any serious training, I felt that … Read More