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4 Reasons To Re-Brand a Half-Marathon as a Pythian or Dekatrion

I’ve been able to run several Marathons, Half Marathons, Trail Half Marathons – along with shorter races. I love them…

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Guides

How To Prevent Shin Splints for Regular Runners

Last year, I registered for the Atlanta Marathon. But after running 16+ miles for 3 straight weekends, I decided to…

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Tourist Guide Running in Atlanta
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Tourist’s Guide To Running In Atlanta: The Best Routes To Run

Running is possibly the best way to see any city. It’s fast enough to cover a lot of ground, but…

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How I Cut 1:57 Off My Average 5k Time By Tweaking My Playlist

[Note: This post originally ran December 2012 back when iTunes was still a thing. You can skip down to the…

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Winchester Tennessee Marathon
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Observations & Training Tips from My Second Marathon

It’s been 2 1/2 years after running in my first marathon, but on October 4th, 2014 I ran in my 2nd…

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Observations & Training Tips from My First Trail Half Marathon
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Observations & Training Tips from My First Trail Half Marathon

Last week, I ran in my first Trail Half Marathon – specifically the Mystery Mountain Half Marathon by GUTS at…

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Entrance sign to the White Trail at the State of Georgia Botanical Gardens
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State Botanical Gardens | Best Places To Run in Athens, GA

Tour guides at the University of Georgia love to talk about how the State of Georgia Botanical Gardens and the…

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08 College Ave. Greenway Entrance
Outdoors

North Oconee River Greenway Trail | Best Places To Run in Athens, GA

If you live in or around Athens, GA – you simply must explore the North Oconee Greenway – especially if…

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Outdoors | Products

One Year of Running In Vibram Fivefingers Bikilas

I started running distance when I was 10 years old, and continued throughout high school. I was never particularly fast,…

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Trail Entrance
Outdoors

Hidden Urban Trails | Riverbend Rd. Athens, GA Edition

I love the idea that even in the most urban areas – there are still really random trails to explore…

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Cook's Trail at Sandy Creek Nature Center, Athens, GA
Outdoors

Cook’s Greenway Trail | Best Places To Run in Athens, GA

Around Athens, I generally stick to the UGA Intramural Fields. However, if you drive about 10 to 15 minutes north…

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Atlanta Centennial Park
Outdoors

First Marathon Observations

Back on March 18th I ran the Georgia Marathon. It was my first marathon – and only my second long-distance…

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