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Downhill Running Helps Build Speed and Strength
General Training Advice / Training & Race

Downhill Running Helps Build Speed and Strength

As I entered the final few miles of the Flying Pig Marathon back in 2018, my quads started tightening up. By the time I finished I was so sore and…

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July 19, 2023
2023 Flying Pig Marathon Recap
Course & Race Strategy / Training & Race

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
Top 10 Marathons To Qualify For The Boston Marathon
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Top 10 Marathons To Qualify For The Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is the crown jewel for marathon runners. Being the world's oldest and also most well known, it is certainly a bucket list race for most marathon runners.…

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October 25, 2022
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
5 Crucial Marathon Training Mistakes You Need to Avoid
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5 Crucial Marathon Training Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Marathon season is right around the corner! If you are running a fall marathon, then you should be right in the thick of training. Running a marathon is a huge…

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September 13, 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 Bounce Back From a Bad Race
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How to Bounce Back From a Bad Race

As an athlete, it can be crushing when your event or game doesn't go as you had planned. It is unavoidable, as even the best of athletes will have performances…

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November 5, 2021
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
2021 Spring Season: The Year Where Racing Returns?
Training & Race

2021 Spring Season: The Year Where Racing Returns?

This week officially begins my 2020 Chicago Marathon training! To be honest, it seems like I have been training for awhile now, but here we are, 18 weeks out from the big day.

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January 11, 2021
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