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Hills Are Not Evil: Exact Steps on How to Conquer Your Running Nemesis on Race Day

31 October

People race for lots of different reasons, but they all face the same conditions, course and competition. Regardless of why you are at the starting line, you share a common goal with everyone around you — make it to the finish line. Here is our best guidance on how to conquer the hills on race […]

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Going Mental: A C.A.S.E. for Mindful Marathon Planning

13 June

After the marathon, most runners simply…keep running. No downtime. No rest. No reflection. No time for growth…and ultimately no room for it either. Any marathon finisher will tell you the importance of being 100% mentally prepared for the challenges of race day; yet few choose to exercise their mental muscles in the post-race window when […]

Marathon Testimonial

23 May

“On the heels of a marathon PR this weekend in OKC, I was curious how many times inall races have improved since joining MN and enjoying all the expertise, information and support that you and the other members provide. So if anyone was “on the fence” about MN…here are ‘just the facts.’ This is all […]

The Ultimate Philadelphia Marathon Overview (2010 Edition)

17 November

This weekend marks the 17th running of the Philadelphia Marathon, the final installment of the US fall marathon classics. The Philly Marathon is not as popular as some of the other big marathons, but that means you get a world-class race in a great city without all the craziness and crowds! Fall in Philadelphia is […]

The Marathon Secret: Your Skill Run, aka It’s Not All Endurance

18 August

Running is one thing, but to do it well is something else and to sustain it for 26.2 miles is another story altogether. Poor running form can lead to injury, additional stress on your body, and reduce your ability to use your fitness over time. You must develop–and maintain–good running form if you are going […]