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Training Advice for the move from 5k/10k to the half-marathon
Interested in moving up to the half marathon?
This race, labeled often as the perfect distance of 13.1 miles, is one most people can spend the rest of your life working on and competing in… unlike the marathon. So, if you are up for the challenge, let’s dive in to how we can go about this new training.
12 Most Important Things to Know Before Race Day
We wanted to help you get a head start if those goals have anything to do with running or more specifically racing. We made it easy for you, with the top 12 things we think you need to have before race day. YOU NEED TO HAVE...
The Best Running Media’s You Can Consume
Ever wonder why running doesn’t really get covered on ESPN or sports networks? Yeah, me too. I suppose there isn’t that many people asking that question and with that comes the answer. For the few of you who maybe want to get a boost in your running fix, I’ll give you some great podcasts and newsletters, and great follows on Twitter and Instagram.
Upcoming Racing Checklist
With the race season quickly approaching, we wanted to help you make sure you are ready. It can be exciting to gauge where you are at fitness wise and to see the hard work of the summer and fall pay off. If you are a seasoned veteran, you know that there is more than just showing up on time that helps make for a successful and pleasant race. The right shoes, socks, and fuel can propel your race day to another level. Continue reading for some tips and links to products and pages to help you be ready to PR this race season. For our upcoming race calendar, click here.
A Guide to Running Routes in Manhattan
Picture this, you get your running clothes on, lace your shoes up, take that last swig of water, and head out for your run and it is not already over 80 degrees with 80% humidity. Sounds nice huh? Well that time is getting closer as fall approaches. As the temperatures start to drop down (hopefully), students come back, and cross country kicks off, we recognize more and more people will probably be venturing out and beginning to pick up their mileage. You might be hoping to run a road race later this fall, preparing to nail your military PT test, getting your steps in on walks, or looking to start a new healthy hobby with some friends who are back in town. Whatever it is, we want to help you know some of the great running routes and trails that Manhattan, KS has to offer. I will describe some differences in the route surfaces and then show you the location of them through links and some screen captures, also showing the possible distances. Additionally there is MHK P&R Guide here.
