🍀Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you believe in luck or not, this is the perfect time to embrace the magic of running! In this special edition of the MarathonGuide Newsletter, we’re bringing you the most exciting marathons across the country, top training tips, and the best superstitions & rituals for good luck on race day.And here’s the best part — your luck could pay off! Complete our survey and enter for a chance to win a FREE 1-week stay at DreamRun Camp.Get ready to run, train, and maybe even win big! Read on and claim your luck!
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The course takes runners past the city’s five major parks and, as in previous years, will include a portion of the Lake Fayetteville Trail. The course will be run primarily on Springdale streets, but sections will run through Johnson and Fayetteville, and a small portion of the 26.2-mile course will take place on the Razorback Greenway.
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Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
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The Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend in the Big 10 community of Champaign-Urbana & Savoy, Illinois, offers flat & fast courses, first-class race swag and medals, bountiful postrace food, an unforgettable finish at the 50-yard line of Memorial Stadium, and unmatched Midwest hospitality. You’ll love our hassle-free race logistics. Your best bet for a Boston-qualifying run!
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Win a 1-Week Stay at DreamRun Camp!🏕️
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Ever dreamed of training in the high-altitude running mecca of Flagstaff? Now’s your chance! Complete our survey, and you’ll be entered to win a FREE 1-week stay at DreamRun Camp!
What’s in it for you?– Train like the pros at altitude- Connect with fellow passionate runners- Enjoy expert coaching, scenic trails, and top-tier facilities
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🍀It’s easy — fill out the survey, and you could be the lucky winner!
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3/15/2025 – Visit Beaver County Rabid Raccoon 100 – Beaver Falls, PA
3/15/2025 – Asheville Marathon – Asheville, NC
3/15/2025 – Mo Spring – Perrysville, OH
3/15/2025 – Des Moines St. Paddy’s Marathon – Des Moines, IA
3/15/2025 – Grasslands Trail Run Marathon – Decatur, TX
3/15/2025 – Run the Rainbow for Children’s of MS Marathon – Jackson, MS
3/16/2025 – Tobacco Road Marathon – Cary, NC
3/16/2025 – Big Island International Marathon 2025 – Hilo, HI
3/16/2025 – Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon – Las Vegas, NV
3/16/2025 – Shamrock Sportsfest Marathon – Virginia Beach, VA
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Last weekend’s marathons featured remarkable performances across the globe.The 2025 Tokyo Marathon witnessed remarkable performances from elite athletes. In the men’s race, Ethiopia’s Tadese Takele secured his first major marathon victory with a world-leading time of 2:03:23, narrowly improving his personal best by one second. Takele had previously finished third in the 2023 Berlin Marathon. In the women’s division, Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia successfully defended her title, finishing in 2:16:31. Kebede became the first woman to win back-to-back titles at the Tokyo Marathon, having set a Japanese all-comers’ record of 2:15:55 in the previous year’s race. The Tel Aviv Marathon attracted over 45,000 participants from around the world. Kenya’s Felix Kimutai secured the men’s victory with a time of 2:12:12. Kimutai has a personal best of 2:09:23, achieved in 2019. The women’s race saw Kenya’s Teresiah Kwamboka Omosa finish first in 2:37:37. Omosa previously won the Palermo Half Marathon in 2024 with a time of 1:15:04.
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Whether you had a virus that lasted for weeks, or only a minor head cold for a few days, the recovery from internal health problems last longer than folks may realize. You might feel fine, fully recovered, and resuming normal activities per usual, but why are the runs still so challenging?Often the immune system is still fighting off final remnants of illness even when all main systems (e.g. cardiac, pulmonary, digestive) are all getting the green light, thus leaving little energy for running…
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Director of Coaching Programs at Runzy
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Marathon Luck: 7 Race Day Superstitions That Might Just Work 🍀
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Every runner has a ritual – something they swear by before a race. Maybe it’s wearing the same lucky socks, eating an exact pre-race meal, or following a strict warm-up routine. Some of these habits may seem quirky, but science suggests they actually help! Superstitions can boost confidence, reduce anxiety, and create a sense of control, all of which can enhance performance.
🥿Lucky Gear
Shalane Flanagan, the 2017 NYC Marathon champion, always wore the same sunglasses for major races. They didn’t make her faster, but they made her feel unstoppable. And one golden rule? Never wear your race shirt before finishing! Some say it’s bad luck – others believe you have to earn it…
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Interesting marathons around the country
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Get ready for a world-class challenge in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. This race has more elevation change than any other road race in America. The course is a celebration of the human spirit, its toughness is only matched only by the scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the hospitality you will experience along the way.
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An exceptional marathon weekend that harnesses the beautiful sights and views around the lakes of Bemidji, Minnesota. All participants receive a shirt, a medal, and a free 10oz. beer from Bemidji Brewing in downtown Bemidji!
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The North Olympic Discovery Marathon takes place on a unique point to point course that incorporates the beautiful Olympic Discovery Trail with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and a five mile finishing stretch along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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12th annual running of this 100% beachfront course Starting at Solimar Beach. Miles of Ocean views that will keep you in awe as you stroll along the Ventura CA beachfront.All runners receive over $100 worth of race day swag!
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A family-friendly, beautiful course that supports the Eau Claire community. The Eau Claire Marathon is one of the most popular Boston Qualifiers in the Midwest! 📩 Use code “MARATHONGUIDE” for $10 off any distance!
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TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
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The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier running event and the grand finale of the Canada Running Series. Since 2017, the race has served as the Athletics Canada National Marathon Championships and has doubled as the Olympic Trials.
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