Race: Ronda Ghibellina 45km trail race Runner: TRR Coach Keith Laverty Race Date: 01/26/2025 Location: Castiglion Fiorentino, Toscana, Italy Result: 4 hours and 43 minutes; 7th overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/13456640095/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Sort of … Read more
Training for a marathon, or any long distance running event, is fairly simple: run consistently each week, mostly easy, sometimes hard. There are no magic workouts that will catapult your fitness forward, rather success comes from stringing together days, weeks, and months of solid work. Now, although training can be that simple, I know that … Read more
TLDR: Consistency is key. Period. Consistently caring for yourself by doing the small things to keep your mind and body happy will pay huge dividends come race day. Practical Tip: Prepare your environment the night before your training session to eliminate any barriers to getting out the door. Lay out your clothes, shoes, fill your … Read more
Race: Bold Coast Bash 50K Runner: Chris Manwaring Race Date: 11/10/2024 Location: Cutler, Maine Result: 9 hours 43 minutes and 25 seconds 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular? I did well balancing my running and hiking … Read more
Two time top 10 finisher and Team RunRun Coach Scott Fauble breaks down the NYC Marathon Course and shares his pro tips to run your best marathon ever this November in New York. The hay is in the barn and the time to build fitness is over. That doesn’t mean you can’t still get faster! … Read more
Race: Stoked Scramble 25K – A single day event taking place in the midst of the 3-Day Transelkirk Stage Race event Runner: Team RunRun Coach Jennifer Kozak Race Date: 08/24/2024 Location: Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada Result: 4:45:44; 7th place in age category, 8th woman overall 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? *4. The … Read more
While all marathons are special, the World Marathon Majors hold the most prestige in the world of marathoning. They encompass six of the most renowned marathons globally: Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City, and Tokyo. Each marathon offers a unique experience, marked by distinct courses, varying qualification criteria, and tradition. 1. Boston Marathon Course: … Read more
Race: Western States Endurance Run 100 Miles Runner: Matt Urbanski (Team RunRun founder and coach) Race Date: 06/29/2024 Location: Olympic Valley, CA, to Auburn, CA Result: 22 hours 48 minutes, 72nd place overall Strava link: Part 1 Part 2 (You know it’s a long race when there are 2 Strava files!) 3 Bests – What aspects of the … Read more
by Ruby Wyles Team RunRun Coaches Cheyne Inman, Lindsey Funch, Brant Stachel, and Jessica Hadley came together for a live panel discussion titled “Training Tips for your Fall Marathon” moderated by Kyle Fulmer. Our coaches answered eight of your most popular questions, and Ruby Wyles summarized their responses below. Team RunRunners and Coaches were able … Read more
Coach Dandelion writes about running the Cocodona 250 mile race from Phoenix to Flagstaff, battling sleep deprivation and heat exhaustion.
Race: Sun Mountain 50K Runner: Rohit Eipe Race Date: 05/18/2024 Location: Winthrop, WA Result: 9:57:12.9 https://chronokeep.com/results/sun-mountain-50/2024/570 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/11443014175 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Overall race organization – the organizers of the Sun Mountain 50K and … Read more
by Team RunRun Coach Brian Lettner and all pictures by Luciana Smania Brian has raced around the world thanks to Race2Adventure’s life-changing running adventures. Directed by Merritt Hopper, Race2Adventure offers a unique concept that combines running with travel and exploration. Brian is one such Race2Adventure enthusiast who has been on multiple trips and shares why in … Read more
by Ruby Wyles A few weeks back, we received a race report from Team RunRunner Rebecca Walker that said something along the lines of: ‘I hopped in a 200 mile race, it was fun, wasn’t my fastest or my slowest’. Rebecca’s nonchalance suggested that running super long distances was a relatively common affair for her, … Read more
Race: Jim Thorpe Area Running Festival – 7 Miler Runner: Hannah Breedlove Race Date: 04/28/2024 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Result: 1:07:48 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/11122963713 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The bathroom situation – it’s not the … Read more
by Ruby Wyles Team RunRun Coach and Marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm made a huge splash earlier this year when she secured her spot on Team USA for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Last week, she was featured in Runner’s World and we couldn’t be more excited for her! As a coach, Dakotah also offers her guidance to … Read more
Set yourself up for success at the Devil’s Gulch 100-Miler with these tips. I think most of us can agree that there really isn’t such a thing as an “easy” ultramarathon. Certainly some races and routes are relatively easier than others, but, for the most part, ultras are hard! Well, the Devil’s Gulch 100-Miler turns … Read more
Here is a cheat sheet on how to prepare for the Orca Half Marathon held every September by Orca Running. This is their flagship race. It’s flat and fast. It provides great views. And it is so popular that they now run the race on both Saturday and Sunday to accommodate everyone wanting to do … Read more
WINTER, DARKNESS, AND ALL THE WEATHER – Held near the darkest time of the year in the Pacific Northwest, this should brighten up your mood if you’re in need of a well-supported trail race with fun vibes and friendly faces. The race starts and ends at Reeves Middle School in Olympia, WA, and runs on … Read more
Indianapolis Marathon Lessons Learned from Race Reports Not much shade on the course, especially the latter miles, so have a hat/sunglasses and sunscreen Beginning miles share the HM course as well, so don’t get caught up in the faster pace of the half marathoners Flat for the most part, with some small rollers in the … Read more
Date: 11/3/2019 Location: Clovis, CA Start Time: 6:30am Avg Temps (f): 71/47 Time Limit: 6.5 hours Lessons Learned from Race Reports Well-run, organized race and course – lots of positive reviews about the swag, the course organization and markings Scenery and crowd support is a little sparse at times Not a completely flat course, some … Read more
