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Week in Review: May 12-18

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Don’t you just love the first week of a new training cycle? You’re on top of all your runs, more excited than ever to do them, and your body and mind still feel great. This past week marked week one of marathon training for me. Training for a marathon — or any race, for that matter — can be tough, frustrating, and exhausting (Week 12 I’m looking at you) so it’s important to remember the times that are awesome, fun, and make you feel like a running superstar. What’s your favorite part of a training cycle?

And now what I’m sure is your favorite part of the week, the week in review:

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Written by Bianca Strzelczyk.

Yoga poses for runners: cool down poses

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One of my favorite parts of a yoga class is that moment when the standing poses are over and the teacher brings you to the mat to begin cooling down. That sense of accomplishment mixed with relaxation can rarely be mimicked, except for your cool down … [Continue reading]

7 days trips for the active family

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I feel like my family does the same thing every weekend -- we take a walk around the neighborhood, run errands, and go to dinner. Our routine is becoming tired, though. My husband and I like being active as a family, in hope that it will show our … [Continue reading]

When should you run? Morning, noon, or night

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A plethora of factors dictate your running schedule but at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter when you run. All that matters is that you actually run. For some of us, that means waking up at the crack of dawn (or earlier). For others, it's … [Continue reading]

Boston: one month later

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Only a month. Already a month. At times it seems like just yesterday tragedy struck our city. Our sport. Our country. Other times it seems like a distant nightmare. Life has continued but at the same time the memory of that day -- that week -- has … [Continue reading]

One month later: A Boston Marathon runner’s reflections on the tragedy

Kelsey Barry at Mile 9 of the 2013 Boston Marathon.

You may remember reading about Kelsey Barry's journey to the Boston Marathon start line a few days before April 15. In our article, she was excited, optimistic, and ready to hit the road for her second running of Boston. And then everything … [Continue reading]

5 signs you may be on the verge of overtraining

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Burnout. No one likes to admit when it happens, but if you're reaching for a big goal -- like trying to qualify for Boston, completing your first marathon, or setting a new personal record -- you're at risk of burnout. And burnout can lead to … [Continue reading]

I run to …

Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner

I run to breathe the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary. I run…to savor the trip along the way. Life becomes a little more vibrant, a little more intense. I like that. - Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an … [Continue reading]

Race review: Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K

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It's been almost a month since the Boston Marathon bombings -- hard to believe that much time has passed. But I'm proud to say the running spirit in Boston is as strong as ever. This past Saturday, I ran the Boston Marine Corps Honor Run 5K along … [Continue reading]

Snacking on-the-go: roasted chickpeas (recipe)

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I just got back from a quick trip to Chicago. It’s not a long flight but the idea of being hungry for even 2.5 hours while in the air stresses me out more than it probably should. I do not like being hungry! So I tend to have snacks on hand -- lots … [Continue reading]