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5 Best Marathon Time Predictor Workouts
Marathon time predictor workouts can help you set a time goal for your next marathon.
NYC Marathon Tips From a Veteran New York Marathoner
Everyone has a thing. Mine is the New York City Marathon. I ran it for the first time in 1996, and this year will be my 24th time running it.
Marathon Pace Chart for All Levels
If you’re looking for a marathon pace chart, I have created this pace chart to help all levels of runners.
What Is a Recovery Run - The Ultimate Guide
This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about recovery runs - from how and when to do them to enjoy the most benefits.
Marathon Training Guide for All Levels
Whether you’re marathon training for the first time or the 50th time, this guide will help you lay down a strong fitness foundation to crush your big race.
12 Week Marathon Training Plan for Intermediate Runners
I’m sharing a free 12-week marathon training program to help intermediate runners train for a marathon in 12 weeks.
8-Week Marathon Training Plan and Tips
The months can slip away quickly and the next thing you know, your marathon is just two months away.
Best NYC Marathon Tips for Runners + Spectators
I’ve run over 20 NYC Marathons. Here are my top NYC Marathon tips for runners and spectators.
10 Best Marathon Recovery Tips
Whether you're running New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, or another, these marathon recovery tips will help you navigate everything from post-race soreness to post-race doldrums.
Tips on Training For Your First Marathon
If you’re thinking about lacing up your shoes to run 26.2 miles, first of all, congratulations!
NYC Marathon Tips from the Wolf Pack
If you’re running the NYC Marathon, you are in for the experience of a lifetime. Prepare for the big day with these tips from NYC experts.
Art Runner Spotlight: Les Boadu
My first Art Run in Bushwick was simply amazing because as a NEW YORKER we are always in a rush. Sometimes we forget to stop and take a moment to observe the work done by the creative beings that decorate our city.
NYC Marathon Stories: Rob Gilroy
"Being a part of Back on My Feet has given me things and shown me things that transcend running. It has provided me with a new appreciation for battling adversity and introduced me to some wonderful people. Aside from that, I think New York is the greatest running city in the world."
NYC Marathon Stories: Natalia Maddela
I've had the opportunity to run 12 miles with someone who has overcome greater odds than I can imagine, but at one point didn't think he could run a mile. A teammate that struggled through a 10-mile race a year ago, carried me through a 16 mile run last week. My sister is running her very first half marathon in January and I get to run beside her. They motivate me.
NYC Marathon Stories: Christian Lopez
I feel like running is so much more fun when you have amazing things to look at. Being in California in Santa Monica, I could run up and down the boardwalk with gorgeous scenery as far as I wanted to go. Quickly I realized it was a way to meditate and let loose, de-stress.
Global Running Project: Margaret Kurtz
As we runners know, running offers so much more than a workout or race goal - its power to build confidence, connection and community extend far beyond just the miles and sweat. Margaret Kurtz helps spread this amazing power of running through her involvement with Back on My Feet NYC.