Half Marathon & Marathon Tips Archives

How to Overcome Common Causes of Running Pain

There’s no feeling that quite compares to the moment you find your running groove. Progress begins to increase as you find yourself running more mileage or faster than ever before. Unfortunately, this progress is often derailed as we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains just as we begin to see improvements. We complete our longest … Read More

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Foot Pain after Running: Causes, Prevention and Treatment

Running for SweetsJune 4, 2018June 4, 2018

If you’ve been running for any length of time, even just a few weeks, you’ve probably noticed that running leads to quite a few aches and pains. Whether it’s just the soreness you feel after a hard run, or that dull ache in you knee that never seems to go away, we become way more … Read More

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How to Progress from a Half Marathon to a Full

Running for SweetsMay 25, 2018June 4, 2018

Completing a half marathon is no small accomplishment. The chafing, bruised toe nails, early bed times and early mornings are only a small price to pay to accomplish such a feat. Finishing a half marathon calls for celebration. You have just pushed your body to the limits, conquering distances you never thought possible. And even … Read More

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4 Signs of Running Burnout (And How to Recover)

Running for SweetsMay 19, 2018May 31, 2018

Ever have those days where running just doesn’t feel fun anymore? I know I do. My running motivation varies throughout the year, as I often find it dipping during the winter or times when I have no upcoming race goal. But if it feels like you’ve been in a running rut for weeks, even months … Read More

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8 Race Day Tips for Running Your Best Race

Running for SweetsMay 12, 2018May 31, 2018

After 14 weeks of 25k training, today is finally RACE DAY! My excitement is high as I eagerly await the start. The past few weeks of training were spent completing all my race preparation in order for race day to go as smoothly as possible. This race is extra special since it falls on my … Read More

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5 Secrets to Increase Your Running Endurance Quickly

Running for SweetsMay 5, 2018May 31, 2018

When I first started running, it took me years to believe that running didn’t always feel “hard”. I would run a mile at a time, try to run fast, and finish feeling like I could not run another step. This left me very discouraged. After a few weeks or months, I’d head outside and try … Read More