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Tips for the Week Leading up to Your Race

Pre-Race Countdown: What to Do the Week Before a Race

Time always seems to fly by while training for a race. With each workout crossed off on the training plan, race day gets closer and …

After months of training, the last thing any runner wants to do is make a mistake during race week. Here is everything you need to know to correctly taper before a race. What to expect, running taper tips, and common taper mistakes. Head into that half marathon or marathon fully rested! #taper #runningtaper #tapertips #raceweek

Taper Before a Race: Everything You Need to Know

The last few weeks leading up to a race bring a mix of so many emotions. Runners experience everything from excitement, to nerves, anxiety, giddiness …

Running a race of any kind is a great accomplishment! More often than not, runners get so caught up in the excitement of training that they forget to make a plan for recovery after the race. Returning to running after a race can tricky too navigate. If you start running again too soon, you may wind up injured. If you wait too long, you may lose your motivation. These running recovery tips will guide you after a race, and help you make a safe return to running.

5 Guidelines to Return to Running After a Race

We hear so much about preparation for races, training plans, and race day goals that sometimes we forget that the days after a race need …

Race Recap: Bayshore Half Marathon

This past Saturday, I ran the Bayshore Half Marathon in Traverse City, Michigan. I signed up for this race way back in the winter, but …

Race Recap: Fifth Third Riverbank Run 25k

Signing up for the Fifth Third Riverbank Run 25k back in the beginning of 2018 felt like a huge commitment. I was still in the …

Check out these awesome running race day tips to have your best race day ever! When race day is tomorrow, nerves and excitement can often get the best of runners. These race day prep tips cover everything from breakfast and meals, to training, logistics, and mental preparation. #racedaytips #runningraceday #racedayprep

8 Race Day Tips for Running Your Best Race

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 …