Touted the world’s friendliest marathon, the Irish Life Dublin Marathon promises to bring a smile to your face, in-between a few mid-race grimaces of course. Local spectators trace the course cheering “well done” and “good on ya,” supporting you along the way to the finish and maybe even giving you a cheers with a pint of Guinness - after all it is good for you!
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Running can sometimes feel like a solo sport. Life is busy, and sometimes the volume you need to run when you are marathon training doesn’t always lend itself to buddying up.
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Simplifying the distance; little ideas to trick the mind on the long run.
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To many athletes, the best AND worst part about training outdoors is the element of weather. This summer, train like a pro with ten tips for running in the sweltering weather.
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2020 or not, leaving one year and heading into a new one feels momentous. Bring on the new beginnings, new goals, and new moments to look forward to. Not sure about you, but somehow the “shininess” of the new year seems to hit a February fade.
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Pilar Arthur-Snead is a coach, marathoner, podcaster and all-round inspiration for runners and non-runners alike. Her passion for making health and fitness accessible to all is undeniable. Pilar believes that fitness is for every BODY, no matter your size, shape, gender, current ability or physical limitation.
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Kelly is a proud Impi Ambassador for Balega and recently shared her 2020 virtual running story with them in a two part series. From having a new baby on the cusp of a pandemic to entering into uncharted waters with international travel shut down and major marathons cancelled, saying 2020 is not what Kelly expected is an understatement. Rather than dwelling on the negatives, Kelly has focused on finding the silver linings, like having the chance to (virtually) run across the US, the future return to racing, and most importantly the health of her friends, family and extended FITfam.
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Need some flicks to add to your must watch list? Look no further. We’ve put together a list of 10 amazing adventure and running films that are free to stream and watch online. Warning: watching these films may cause severe wanderlust and immediate adventure planning!
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Kelly recently had the privilege to sit down with accomplished runner, entrepreneur, mom extraordinaire, and great friend, Brooke Sydnor Curran, to talk all things running and life.
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We were lucky enough to meet Bryon during the 2019 Berlin Marathon FIT trip, where he radiated positivity, even in the rain at mile 17. It was a busy weekend and while we were able to get pieces of Bryon’s story, we wanted to sit down with him to dive deeper, knowing there was much more to uncover. Let’s just say, if you’re in need of some inspiration, keep reading!
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The Lewa Safari Marathon is tagged "Run Wild" for a reason - for you are indeed running with the wild. It’s hard to find an event that tops the thrill of running on hilly, trail, at 5,550ft, through one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife conservancies. This full or half-marathon course promises to challenge all your senses!
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In honor of Father’s Day this weekend, we caught up with Kelly’s husband, John, to get some insight into life inside the McLay household!
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Celebrating anything right now may seem difficult, but it’s also a great way to bring back a small sense of normalcy. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to come up with some creative, at-home ways to celebrate the moms in your life! To help, we’ve put together a list of our favorite items and ideas sure to make mom feel special.
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With a little more time on our hands these days, why not start incorporating small changes into our daily lives that will positively impact the plant? We can use this as a chance to turn our daily routines a little more green. We’ve put together six ways to not only make an impact on the earth, but also to improve your health and fitness AND de-stress. Have kids? Get them involved! There’s nothing better than teaching the next generation how to start caring for the planet now.
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Did that really just happen? Did I run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days?! I thought…
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