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By Jaime Osnato

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9 Nutrition Mistakes That Can Derail Your Marathon Training

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By Sarah Klein

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Training for a Race? Here's Exactly Where to Start

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By Ashley Lauretta

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The Very Doable Guide to Training for Your First Marathon

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By Cindy Kuzma

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Exactly What to Wear for Your First Half-Marathon

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By Jeremy Hoefs

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Can You Lift Weights & Train for a Marathon?

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By Ali Nolan

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What Is Runner's Flu, and Why Do You Get Sick After a Marathon?

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By Henry Halse

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Recovery Week After a Half Marathon

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By Becky Bell, MS, RD

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Here's What to Eat Before a Half Marathon

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By William Machin

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Does Running Long Distances Slow Down Sprinters

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By Rozalynn S. Frazier, CPT

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Should You Take Walk Breaks During a Half-Marathon?

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By Cindy Kuzma

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How to Plan the Perfect Marathon-Training Diet

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By Kelsey Casselbury

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The Best Foods to Eat Before Running a 5K

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By Sharon O'Neil

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How to Measure the Distance of a Running Track

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