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There are a lot of things that make Desiree Linden’s victory at the 2018 Boston Marathon a race story for the ages. There’s the headline you’ve been seeing everywhere: She’s the first American woman to win the race in over three decades! And if you saw … [Read more...] about The Science Behind How Sportsmanship Helped Desiree Linden Win Boston

The taper: when the heaviest training for a marathon has ended and you rest up to feel fresh on race day. Sounds great, right? Except that sometimes you don’t feel so hot during your taper. Add prerace nerves, and the whole thing starts messing with your head. Here’s … [Read more...] about How the Pros Nail Their Marathon Tapers

It’s springtime in New England. We hope you packed for all four seasons, which is what Mother Nature has in store for 2018 Boston Marathon weekend.The current forecast on Monday calls for around 36 degrees at the start in Hopkinton, rain, and winds 10 to 25 miles per hour … [Read more...] about Tips for Running the Boston Marathon in the Rain—From the Pros

Raise your hand if a spectator gave you a boost during a race—if a funny sign made you smile, an ice pop saved your soul at mile 20, a stranger’s high five put more oomph in your steps. Now, keep it up if you’ve been a solid spectator yourself. Hand still up? It … [Read more...] about The Awesome Power You Gain From Cheering on Other Runners

It's daunting. That's why you've signed up for this monster multi-day ride. You want to challenge yourself. You want to suffer a little (but not too much). Maybe you're putting yourself out there to raise money for a personal cause or charity. Now, you're staring down the … [Read more...] about A 16-Week Guide to Training for Your First Multi-Day Ride