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Why Your Marathon Spreadsheet is Holding You Back

You’re at a running club social, and someone asks about your marathon PR. You pull out your phone, open Google Sheets, pinch-zoom to find…

May 4, 2026 · by Radu

St. George Marathon 2026: Complete Guide to Utah’s Scenic Downhill Course

The St. George Marathon has earned its reputation as one of the most beautiful and fastest marathons in America. Starting nearly a mile up…

May 4, 2026 · by Radu

How to Import Your Strava Races Automatically (Complete Guide)

You have hundreds of activities in Strava. Maybe thousands. Years of runs, workouts, races—all logged automatically from your GPS watch. That’s the beauty of…

April 28, 2026 · by Radu

Best November Marathons 2026: Late Fall Racing Options with Open Registration

November is when fall marathon season reaches its finale. The weather is cooler than October—sometimes cold—but the racing atmosphere feels urgent, like a last…

April 28, 2026 · by Radu

The Problem with Tracking Races in Strava (And What to Use Instead)

You’re scrolling through your Strava profile trying to find that half marathon you ran last spring. You remember it was a PR, but which…

April 21, 2026 · by Radu

Best October Marathons 2026: Peak Fall Racing

October is peak marathon season. The summer heat is gone, the winter cold hasn’t arrived yet, and race calendars are packed with options. But…

April 21, 2026 · by Radu

The 10K: Why It Might Be the Most Underestimated Race Distance

You mention you’re running a 10K this weekend. Someone asks, “Oh, just a 10K?” As if 6.2 miles is barely worth showing up for.…

April 14, 2026 · by Radu

10 Hidden Gem Half Marathons for Autumn 2026: Great Races Beyond the Mainstream

Everyone knows about the Rock ‘n’ Roll series and the massive city half marathons with 20,000+ runners. Those races are popular for good reasons—but…

April 10, 2026 · by Radu

Running Your First Marathon After 40: What Changes and How to Adapt

You’re in your 40s—maybe early 40s, maybe late 40s—and you’ve decided: this is the year you run a marathon. Perhaps you’ve run shorter races…

April 10, 2026 · by Radu

Philadelphia Marathon 2026: Run Through History on One of America’s Fastest Courses

The Philadelphia Marathon takes you on a 26.2-mile tour through American history. You’ll run past Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed,…

April 3, 2026 · by Radu

What to Do in Summer: Base Building for Fall Marathon Training

You’ve recovered from your spring marathon. Or maybe you’re just wrapping up a spring racing season. Summer stretches ahead—three months before your fall marathon…

April 3, 2026 · by Radu

How to Find Old Marathon Results from Years Ago: A Complete Guide

You’re putting together your complete running history. Maybe you’re reminiscing about your running journey, or creating a race timeline, or just trying to remember…

March 31, 2026 · by Radu