So you’ve decided to take part in the Chicago marathon! Well done you! Now, if you’re like me, you may be a little bit nervous about it. I’m sure that’s how most people feel when they first decide to do something new and challenging. So, in this guide, I will give you some tips about…
Marathons are brilliant for many reasons: they keep you fit, they offer a rush of competition, and they have a strong sense of community. One of the most famous marathons in the world is the Chicago Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors. Well over 40,000 runners participate in it annually, all sharing a…
One of the oldest and most prestigious marathons with worldwide acclaim is the Boston marathon. For those who do not originate from this city or have much information on marathons or running events, you may wonder why this event is so popular and important. Natick, Wellesley, Newton, and Brookline are all good places to watch…
Taking on a marathon can be a very DAUNTING task, especially if you’re new or perhaps not physically fit enough to be running for long periods of time. If you are not fit enough to run or jog, then a walking-friendly marathon might be the perfect option for you. Walking a marathon usually takes 6…
Looking for an exciting new challenge to test your mettle? Try out the Tough Mudder! The Tough Mudder is one of the most popular obstacle races in the world, and it’s easy to see why. The event takes place over two days, with participants running through mud, crawling through tunnels, climbing walls, and jumping into…
While it may not be as involved as a true face-to-face run where you have a tangible finish line, there are lots of benefits to taking part in a virtual run! From extra motivation to virtual medals and training, there are a lot of good things to be said about getting on this trend! Virtual…
Walkathons are events where participants walk or run around a certain distance (usually between 3 and 9 miles) to raise FUNDS for charity. The event typically takes place at the beginning of summer. A walkathon (walk-a-thon, walking marathon) is a community or school fundraiser event. The participants raise money by gathering donations or pledges for…
Color runs are a great activity to take part in but what makes it even better is getting school kids involved too. This is a great way to get schools involved in fundraising as well as allow them to take a break from the stress of school life and have some fun. In this article,…
School fundraising is a great way to get students involved in their community. You can raise money for your school by hosting a fun run. It promotes community and school spirit. It gets students involved in raising money. A fun run can be a color run at school or a walkathon. If you are looking…
Running around with friends and having lots of fun is great, but sometimes we just need to get away from our normal routine. A color run is perfect for that! But how does a color run work? What Is a Color Run? Color runs are usually more casual community runs. The length of a color…