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Getting ahead of yourself

February 1, 2025

4. Getting ahead of yourself “I got excited and signed up for a half-marathon with a few more-experienced runner friends, but I wasn’t adequately prepared and didn’t train efficiently. I ended up with blisters the size of small children on my feet. I couldn’t wear shoes for 2 days!” — Cali Lavey, recreational runner

Eating new foods before a run

February 1, 2025

3. Eating new foods before a run “I tried a new breakfast the morning of a long run. I forgot to buy bananas for my usual bagel, peanut butter, and banana breakfast, so I improvised. I was cramping after the first 45 minutes and vomited later on.” — Christopher Lopez, multiple marathon finisher and co-leader...

Skipping the cooldown

February 1, 2025

2. Skipping the cooldown “My biggest regret was plopping down on the couch and not moving after my first 10K. My legs got so stiff I could barely walk for a few days, and stairs were torture. I’ve learned to keep the blood flowing by walking, gentle stretching, and foam rolling in the hours after...

foot in front of the other, right

February 1, 2025

Running seems easy enough. You just grab a pair of sneakers and put one foot in front of the other, right? Well, anyone who has struggled to get through a mile or even the first 5 minutes (yep, we’ve been there) knows it’s not quite that simple. If you’ve ever considered joining the sweaty, endorphin-fueled...