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Beginner

At one time or another we were all beginners. Below find information on navigating this new thing called running – from shoes, to routes, to training, to races, we’re here to help!
Can’t find something? Let us know about topics, races, and other information you’d like to see here.

running rut

5 Tips to Get Motivated When You’re in a Running Rut

Tips for Tackling Race Day Nerves

Tips for Tackling Race Day Nerves

Marathon Training Essentials

Marathon Training Essentials: Basic Components to Get You to the Finish Line

Run in a New City

How To Run In A City That’s Not Your Own

I Completed My First Marathon! Now What?

I Completed My First Marathon, Now What?

Why Everyone Should Try Running

Why Everyone Should Try Running

Running Mental Blocks

How to Overcome Running Mental Blocks & Sign Up For Your First Race!

credit

Running for an A: How I Ran My First Marathon for College Credit

marathon training

Do This, Not That! A Beginner’s Guide to Marathon Training

Running my First Marathon at Age 59

Why I’m Running my First Marathon at Age 59

Dos and Don'ts of Race Day

Race Day Mistakes and 12 Ways to Avoid Them

Stretching for Runners

Stretching for Runners: What’s the Deal?

buying-running-shoes-at-Mill-City-FB

A Beginners Guide to Buying Running Shoes

Becoming-a-Runner

How to Become a Runner and Run your First 5K

Running your first marathon at Grandma's

5 Tips for Running your First Marathon

Jennifer Fitzharris Funk first Marathon

What I Learned Running My First Marathon

Arne Robertson

Encouragement and Challenge: One Man’s Story of Running towards Health

23 pieces of advice for a new runner

23 Pieces of Advice for a New Runner

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Recent Posts

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    December 13, 2018
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    December 11, 2018
  • Third Time’s the Charm in Chicago: A Breaking BQ Project Update
    December 6, 2018
  • Guest Post: Make Your Next Gym Workout Fun
    December 4, 2018
  • Find Your Next Race with our 2018 December Race Calendar
    November 29, 2018

Recent Posts

  • Too Sick to Run? How to Know What’s Best for Your Body
    December 13, 2018
  • An Easy Jambalaya Recipe for Runners
    December 11, 2018
  • Third Time’s the Charm in Chicago: A Breaking BQ Project Update
    December 6, 2018

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