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4 Ways to Build Mental Strength for Distance Running

When most people thing about long distance running, they imagine long runs that are hard on the body. And while this is certainly true, runners know that although distance running presents an incredible physical challenge, the key to success lies in your mental strength. What is mental strength? Mental strength means being able to overcome … Read More

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6 Tricks to Easily Improve Your Running Stamina

Runnin' for SweetsFebruary 8, 2020November 22, 2019Leave a comment

It’s natural to hit a plateau in your running progress, whether you’ve been running for years or just a few weeks. Many runners feel discouraged as they try to improve their running stamina and feel as if their progress is slow. However, there are a few simple tricks that can help increase your running stamina … Read More

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3 Marathon Training Plans for Every Runner

Runnin' for SweetsJanuary 29, 2020November 22, 2019Leave a comment

Running a marathon is a bucket-list item for many people – even those who don’t yet consider themselves a runner. While this accomplishment is certainly a challenging feat, there’s no reason it has to feel impossible. Finding the right marathon training plan is key for success. A marathon training plan serves as a schedule and … Read More

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8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Half Marathon

Runnin' for SweetsJanuary 11, 2020November 22, 2019Leave a comment

If you’ve decided to run your first half marathon, you are certainly in for a wild ride. Completing your first half marathon is an experience that will never be forgotten, and definitely worth all of the hard work during training. But no matter how well you train, you’ll likely encounter a few surprises on race … Read More

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How to Fuel a Long Run: 6 Tips for Eating During a Run

Runnin' for SweetsDecember 25, 2019November 22, 2019Leave a comment

Learning how to eat during a run is often an unexpectedly challenging task for new runners. We’re all aware of the need to fuel during long runs, but by the time we arrive at this point in our training, we find ourselves uncertain how to actually do so. How should I fuel a long run? … Read More

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6 Steps to Recover from a Running Injury

Runnin' for SweetsNovember 15, 2019November 18, 2019Leave a comment

Whether you are training for a goal race or simply running to stay in shape, there is nothing worse than having your running routine come to an unexpected halt. Running injuries are some of the most frustrating experiences for runners, and understandably so. Which makes learning to recover from a running injury especially difficult. Recovering … Read More