The 2019 Chicago Marathon Race Report

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What a day! If you ran the 2019 Bank of American Chicago Marathon, congrats! (And if you spectated, thanks!) We would love to read about your experience in the comments. This article will include an overall report on the Chicago Marathon,…
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The Struggle | Podcast ep 2

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One thing every runner understands is struggle. Having just (both of us) completed the Chicago Marathon, we decided to dive deep into the topic of struggle and our experiences surrounding embracing the struggle andovercoming the…
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Thriving in the Running Community | Podcast ep 1

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AtoZrunning is a blog and podcast designed to inform, inspire, and connect runners. Our podcast this week focuses on the running community. Running Podcast: In this episode... Andi and Zach launch the AtoZrunning podcast by…

Pre-race Routines and Prep

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What do you do to ensure that all the hard work of training pays off on race day? Here are some of our key routines to make it every race count.

Pulling off a successful race season: 5 things

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If you’re coming up on your race season, congrats! You’ve put in the work. The reward for your dedication is around the corner (whether that’s the race itself or the idea of just being done - we won’t judge you!).  We are currently…

Winning Strategies & Racing Mindset

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What's your race plan? Every important endeavor needs a plan, a strategy, and includes a mindset. Achieving your goals begins with a sound strategy.

The Balance: Life & Fitness

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No matter who you are or why you're busy, you’re not alone if you struggle to fit in fitness. Balance is hard work. ...

Finding and Building Community

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Who is part of the running community? Sure, it’s the runners themselves, but it’s also more. So much more! ...

Running in Rhythm

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As I age in the sport of running, one of the more important developments for my training has become the sense of rhythm I feel while running...

Running in the Raw: The Truth about Running

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I love coffee. I love chocolate. I love running. In these and anything else we love, there is tension. We all learn at some point too much of a good thing...