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Start FreeHow to Build a Race Calendar That Doesn’t Burn You Out
You start the year excited. Spring marathon in April. Half marathon series in May and June. Trail race in July. Fall marathon training begins…
May 19, 2026 · by Radu
Why You Should Plan Your 2027 Race Calendar This Summer
Most runners plan their race calendars reactively. They sign up for a race a few months out, train for it, run it, then start…
May 12, 2026 · by Radu
Why Your Marathon Spreadsheet is Holding You Back
You’re at a running club social, and someone asks about your marathon PR. You pull out your phone, open Google Sheets, pinch-zoom to find…
May 4, 2026 · by Radu
What to Do in Summer: Base Building for Fall Marathon Training
You’ve recovered from your spring marathon. Or maybe you’re just wrapping up a spring racing season. Summer stretches ahead—three months before your fall marathon…
April 3, 2026 · by Radu
How Many Marathons Should You Run Per Year? Planning Your Race Schedule
You’ve completed your first marathon, or maybe your fifth, and you’re already planning the next one. Marathon running is addictive—the training structure, the challenge,…
February 12, 2026 · by Radu
How to Run Your First Half Marathon: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Running your first half marathon is an exciting milestone that represents months of dedication, training, and personal growth. Whether you’re a casual runner looking…
January 10, 2026 · by Radu
What is Tapering in Running?
If you’ve ever trained for a marathon or half marathon, you’ve probably heard about the taper. It’s a crucial phase of training that takes…
September 22, 2025 · by Radu
What is a Shakeout Run? Why marathoners do it before race day
If you’ve followed marathon weekends on Instagram or Strava, you’ve probably seen the phrase “shakeout run.” But what exactly does it mean, and why…
September 22, 2025 · by Radu