How to taper in the final three weeks
You have done the long runs. The last three weeks are about arriving at the start line fresh,…
Mile-by-mile: a guide to the 2026 route
The SWPMarathon course is a single flat loop from Lincoln Park with only 38 m of elevation gain.…
What to eat the night before a marathon
Simple carbs, familiar food and nothing new on race week. The night before is not the time to…
Your first half marathon: a 12-week plan
If you can run 5 km comfortably, you can finish a half marathon in twelve weeks. Three runs…
Race-day checklist: what to pack in your bag
Lay everything out the night before so race morning is calm. Here is what goes in the bag…
Recovery: the first 72 hours after 42.2 km
Crossing the line is the start of recovery, not the end of the race. What you do in…
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