There are a lot of obstacles that females have had to power through over the years. Athletics are no exception to this. Female runners have experienced a lot of difficulty over the years, dealing with the idea that women are somehow less valid as athletes. The Boston Marathon, for example, had no women runners until […]
Running is one of the best forms of exercise you can get and there are a lot of great benefits to it. When you’re an avid runner, your day doesn’t feel right unless you get a run in. But when the winter months are approaching, the cold weather can make going for a run challenging. […]
As we all know, physical exercise is incredibly good for you, but long-distance running can have even greater benefits. And the folks running the Run Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series have known this better than anyone. On December 1-2nd, Rock n Roll San Antonio will kick off, and if you’re hoping to get in on […]
Last year, over four million Americans participated in a triathlon. They’re a fun and healthy way to spend your day. But, if you aren’t prepared on race day, you’ll find yourself left in the dust pretty quickly and that’s not a good feeling. That’s why we put together this list. Check out these triathlon tips […]
Whether you love running marathons just to participate or for the competition, learning how to run a faster marathon will boost your running confidence for races to come. According to general marathon statistics, the average race time for men is 4:10, and the average woman is 4:39, whereas elite men clock in at 2:05 and […]
What sport brings together Chicagoans in October? We don’t mean playoff baseball, either. The Cubs are good right now (sorry, White Sox fans), but they aren’t going to make the playoffs every year. The modern Chicago Marathon, though, will celebrate its 41st consecutive year this October 7. Read on to learn some key facts about […]