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How To Qualify For The 2026 Boston Marathon
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How To Qualify For The 2026 Boston Marathon

The 2026 Boston Marathon is just around the corner. The 130th edition of the most prestigious marathon in the world is set to again

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May 9, 2025
2025 Boston Marathon
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2025 Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon. The pinnacle of marathon running held each year on the third Monday in April. There is simply nothing else quite like it. I had the incredible opportunity…

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April 25, 2025
I Ran the Paris Olympic Marathon
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I Ran the Paris Olympic Marathon

A couple years ago, I was just going about my day and stumbled across a news article talking about some new, exciting additions to the 2024 Paris Olympic games. From…

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February 14, 2025
2023 Flying Pig Marathon Recap
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2023 Flying Pig Marathon Recap

May 7th, 2023 will be a day thousands of Flying Pig Marathon runners will never forget. Every marathon I have done is memorable in it's own way, but this year's…

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May 17, 2023
2023 Carmel Half Marathon Recap
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2023 Carmel Half Marathon Recap

First off, I have never run a half marathon race in the buildup to a marathon before. My main race this spring is the Flying Pig Full Marathon on May…

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April 21, 2023
Your Guide To The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
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Your Guide To The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon

Ran every year in early November, the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is a mid-major race that suits runners of all abilities. I ran the full marathon version in 2018 & 2019…

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October 17, 2022
Chicago Marathon Runner’s Guide & Insider Tips
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Chicago Marathon Runner’s Guide & Insider Tips

Fall marathon season is here and the Chicago Marathon is only a month away. Anyone running the iconic race needs to read this post in advance of the race. I…

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September 9, 2022
How To Qualify For The 2023 Boston Marathon
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How To Qualify For The 2023 Boston Marathon

The 2023 Boston Marathon is just around the corner. The 127th edition of the most prestigious marathon in the world is set to again

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July 26, 2022
Flying Pig Half Marathon Review
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Flying Pig Half Marathon Review

I am blessed to live in a city that annually hosts one of the best running events in the country. The Flying Pig Marathon Weekend is packed with awesome events,…

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April 14, 2022
2021 Carmel Half Marathon Recap
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2021 Carmel Half Marathon Recap

After finishing the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in November of 2019, I set my sights on all the races I wanted to accomplish in 2020. I had just broken 3 hours…

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October 19, 2021
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