Grandma’s Marathon 2026: Course Guide, PR Tips, and How to Prepare
Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota is one of the most beautiful and well-organized marathons in the United States. Running along the scenic North Shore…
March 8, 2026 · by Radu
Are You Still Writing Your Race Results on Bibs?
It’s race morning. You’re pinning your bib to your shirt, and you reach for a Sharpie. On the corner of the bib, you write:…
March 4, 2026 · by Radu
Trail Marathon vs Road Marathon: Which Should You Run?
You’ve conquered the road marathon. You know what 26.2 miles of pavement feels like. But lately, you’ve been hearing about trail marathons—runners disappearing into…
March 4, 2026 · by Radu
Sydney Marathon 2026: Course Guide, PR Tips, and How to Prepare
The Sydney Marathon is one of the world’s most spectacular marathon courses, taking runners across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the Opera…
March 1, 2026 · by Radu
The Spreadsheet Runner: Why Tracking Every Race Changed My Running
I’ve been tracking every race I’ve run in a spreadsheet since October 2017. Every single one. The good races. The terrible races. The DNFs.…
February 25, 2026 · by Radu
How to Analyze Your Race Splits: What Your Pacing Tells You
You cross the finish line, check your watch, and see your final time. But that single number only tells part of the story. To…
February 25, 2026 · by Radu
Why Runners Delete Their Race History (And Why You Shouldn’t)
You had a bad race. Really bad. The kind where you missed your goal by 20 minutes, walked the last 10K, or didn’t even…
February 20, 2026 · by Radu
Marathon vs Half Marathon: Which Should You Run First?
You’ve decided to take on a long-distance running challenge. But should you jump straight into training for a marathon, or start with a half…
February 15, 2026 · by Radu
10 Best Marathons for First-Timers in 2026
Choosing your first marathon is almost as important as the training itself. The right race can make your debut experience memorable for all the…
February 12, 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
DNF, DNS, DQ: Running Race Status Codes Explained (And Why You Should Log Them)
You’ve trained for months. You’ve tapered perfectly. You arrive at the start line ready to race—and then something goes wrong. Maybe it’s an injury…
February 9, 2026 · by Radu
How to Set Running Goals: The A, B, C Priority System for Marathon Training
If you’re running multiple races throughout the year, you’ve probably faced this challenge: how do you balance training for several events without burning out?…
February 5, 2026 · by Radu