Your First Spartan Race: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Start with the Spartan Sprint, a 5K with 20 obstacles. Here is what race day involves, how to train, and what to bring.
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How Hard Is a Spartan Race? Difficulty by Level
Spartan Race difficulty ranked Sprint to Ultra, with a practical 1 to 5 scale and a guide to the level that matches your fitness now.
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What to Wear to a Color Run (And How to Wash the Powder Out)
White shirt, old shoes, sunglasses: the color run outfit that works, plus how to get the powder out of clothes, hair, and your car.
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Running Trails by City
Our directory of local running-trail guides makes it easier to find good routes in an unfamiliar city. This page adds more cities over time. Each guide covers the best routes, their distances and surfaces, and what to expect on the…
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Paris 2024 Marathon: A Historic and Challenging Route
The marathon at the Paris 2024 Olympics is set to be extraordinary, offering a route unlike any in Olympic history. This course is not designed for world record attempts, as it is far from flat. Instead, runners will face a…
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Kelvin Kiptum Breaks the World Record at the Chicago Marathon 2023
Key Takeaways In February 2024, the sports world was shaken by the tragic news. Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner who held the marathon world record, died in a car accident in his home country. Kiptum’s coach, 36-year-old Gervais…
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How to Pee During a Marathon? (Or Can You Avoid Toilet Breaks?)
Have you ever wondered how marathon runners manage to avoid toilet breaks during a race that can last for hours? Yes, completing a full or half marathon without restroom breaks is possible. But this VARIES significantly from runner to runner….
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15 Best Running Trails In Flagstaff You Can Visit Today
Whether you are moving to Flagstaff or are taking a relaxing vacation in the City of 7 Wonders, one of the best ways to see everything is by exploring the running routes it has. Flagstaff is home to some of…
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15 Best Running Trails In Santa Fe You Can Visit Today
Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers many captivating running trails that allow visitors to immerse themselves in stunning natural landscapes. From rugged mountain paths to serene desert vistas, these 15 best running trails in Santa Fe await discovery and enjoyment. Whether…
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How Many Steps Are In A Marathon And Half-Marathon?
If you are training for a half-marathon or marathon, then chances are you are watching your step count closely. This article contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to…
