My First Half Marathon

Journey From Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach to Run 13.1 Miles
By Lauren Grant
 
Let me first begin by saying that everything that could have gone wrong on this trip, did. To tell this story, I should probably start from the beginning.
Several months ago, I tried to convince my boyfriend to run a half marathon with me, but [...]

Daily Healthy Eating to Speed Recovery

By Lora Erickson, B.S., CPT, CES

As an athlete my body is always being challenged and is in a constant state of repair. Recovering from a run or workout in a short time is important to me. One of the ways I speed recovery is by eating healthy everyday. Many sports nutrition articles focus on supplements [...]

Lift Ticket To Ride

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Alternative Fitness

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One Month To Go

Lauren A. Grant

So it’s a little under a month till my first half marathon! I’m getting very nervous and while I’ve been training, I still have a fear that I will be unable to complete the 13.1 mile run. I’m trying to stay positive but this isn’t easy, but at least it benefits a good [...]

Jump The Fence To See If The Grass Is Greener

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Two Jobs, A Half Marathon, And A Blog

By Lauren Grant
I’m just starting my third week of training for the half marathon and already I’m struggling to keep up! I probably wouldn’t have a problem if I wasn’t working two jobs! Let me tell you it is not easy! Going from one job to another doesn’t leave time for the gym or for [...]

Gymnophobia

The gym (and its mirrors, spandex, and sweaty skin) can certainly be an intimidating place for those that are already self-conscious about their bodies. Nonetheless, you are paying the hefty monthly membership fee for a reason: to get fit. Don’t just shrink your wallet; get over your fear and embarrassment and start shrinking your waistline too.

Training Strategies for a Half Marathon

Many runners will tell you that the half marathon is the perfect race distance. It’s long enough for a challenge, but short enough to allow a much quicker recovery than completing a full marathon. However, half marathons take more preparation time than a 5K or 10K, so it is important to keep some things in mind when you are training for one.

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