How the Quad Cities Marathon 2020 responded to COVID-19 Pandemic

About Quad Cities MarathonQuad Cities Marathon is a marathon event held annually in Moline, United States of America. Since the first race in 1998, The TBK Quad Cities Marathon has become a Midwest favourite. Touching five cities, three bridges, two states, and one island this hometown favourite draws runners from all over the country for a weekend full of activities leading up to the big event on...

World Marathon Majors

For the majority of first-time marathon participants, the goal is not to win the race but to finish. However, for the more experienced marathon runner, he or she may set an exceptional goal to strive for a new personal best time by attempting to run multiple marathons over one’s lifetime. Even more so, another popular goal for a seasoned marathon runner may be to eventually obtain the coveted 6-st...

Start thinking about 2021 events

Sometimes, things simply do not go as planned. You miss that special race you were looking forward to giving your best. It may happen because of an injury or illness or even worse, because of a pandemic. The latter can rapidly spread worldwide, deeply affecting families and communities in every country and also forcing many international sporting events to be cancelled, rescheduled or postponed. S...

Boozy Runs - Marathons With a Great Reward

The earliest recorded wine dates back to 6000 B.C. while the first recalled account of brewing beer is speculated to have started somewhere between 3500 to 2500 B.C. The first marathon in Greece was in 490 B.C. and while alcohol has been around considerably longer, nevertheless, it has played a part in the running world. Running and drinking date back to the prestigious inaugural Boston Marathon i...

Running and training with power meter

Runners who are seriously committed to training and racing are always looking for new ways to improve their performance whether it is better running gear or a different training methodology approach. When it comes to collecting training data, running devices companies are massively investing in innovative technology to offer more tools so that runners can analyse their workouts more accurately.If ...

Charity events – It's not always about the competition, run for a good cause.

Running for a charity can take different forms. It can mean participating in a charity run or running for a charity within a large commercial event. It can also be your own project where you embark on raising funds for a cause that is important to you.Charity run is a fundraising event which primary purpose is to raise money for a cause. This type of event is a great opportunity to gather hundreds...

Running at Altitude: What are the Effects and How to Train for it?

It is not uncommon to find elite runners and athletes living and training in high altitudes. Scientific evidence has proven that there are several benefits physiologically to training at altitude which improves overall athletic performance. While long-distance running has been growing in popularity and momentum over the past few decades, most amateur endurance runners do not have the luxury to liv...

Malaga Marathon

Zurich Málaga Marathon is celebrating its most special edition yet! On December 15th, 2019 the Andalusian competition is taking place as an IAAF Bronze labeled event for the first time ever. This places Zurich Málaga Marathon amongst the top endurance events in the world.What does make Zurich Málaga Marathon so unique? 1. IAAF BRONZE LABELED EVENTBack in the 2018 edition, the event was subject to ...

Summer Running Destinations

Summer is already in full swing. If you are looking for your summer running destination, time is running out. If you spent your spring training and getting ready for your next great race, don’t blow it now by failing to register and missing the boat. These are the best summer running destinations worldwide. Which one will inspire you? Choose the one that speaks to you, register, make your travel a...

The Puffin Run 2019

The Puffin Run is a 20km trail run and relay race around Heimaey, the biggest island of the Westman Islands.Read more here  This year will be the second year of this event, after a very successful first race in 2018.  The Westman Islands are a stunning place to visit, with beautiful nature steeped in history and culture.  If you are like us, always looking for a new running adventure this is one t...

42K and 21K in the heart of Sweden - Jönköping Marathon race day must not be missed

The Jönköping Marathon is one of the larges races in Northern Europe and gives you a chance to experience the heart of Sweden and the beautiful city of Jönköping in a half or full marathon. The town is famous for its friendly vibe and the local crowds will surely raise you to the next level! This finishing line has been crossed by runners from all over the world.Which added value do you offer the ...

Experience Belize unique wildlife in Chiquibul Challenge Marathon

Belize has a rich variety of wildlife because of its unique position between North and South America and a wide range of climates and habitats for plant and animal life. The Chiquibul Challenge Marathon is a charity event to support Scarlet Macaw Conservation work for two very special organizations; The Belize Wildlife & Referral Clinic and Friends for Conservation and Development.Which added ...

Finish one of the greatest runs in India - TATA Mumbai Marathon - and be awarded the unique inspiration medal

From being the only Gold Label Event Race in India to being the part of AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings, TATA Mumbai Marathon is amongst the top 10 marathons of the world. Adding to its stature is the splendid prize money of the marathon of Rs. 4,05,000 which makes it a grand experience of its kind.The Tata Mumbai Marathon is synonymous to the DNA of the city that kick-started the running...

Experience vibrating India and the running boom with Airtel Delhi Half Marathon

The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon is one of the world’s most prestigious half marathon. This US$ 280,000 race is India’s only IAAF Gold Label Half Marathon. Known to be one of the fastest courses in the world, the event has become a permanent fixture for world-class athletes and India’s best. The race also represents the heart and soul of the city where over 34,000 participants from across the countr...

Ghent Marathon

Sign upWhen was the first race and how come the race started?Our first edition of the Ghent Marathon race took place last year, Saturday the 28th of October 2017. The Belgian Guinness World record Marathonman named Stefaan Engels, the face and organiser of the Ghent Marathon, dreamed of organising a Marathon race in his hometown of Ghent. One evening in April 2017 we started brainstorming over a c...

A new event record in the Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon.

First across the finish line of the IAAF Gold Label Mattoni Olomouc Half Marathon was RunCzech Racing team member Stephen Kiprop breaking the race record with a time of 1:00:15. Meanwhile Ethiopian runner Netsanet Gudeta proved herself the best among the women securing a confident victory. When it came to the Czechs Jiří Homoláč reigned supreme in the men’s category with Eva Vrabcová – Nývltová en...

THE CLEANEST MARATHON

Run, party or support the thousands of runners who will be crossing your street on Sunday the 28th of October 2018 during the Ghent Marathon and make it even greater by inviting your neighbours in your street to join the party. The Pauwels Consulting Ghent Marathon will become one big neighbourhood party on Sunday the 28th of October 2018!WE WILL BE THE CLEANEST MARATHON IN THE WORLD!The Ghent Mar...

SOLO, DOUBLE OR TRIPLE DISTANCES AT THE GHENT MARATHON 28TH OF OCTOBER 2018.

Run, party or support the thousand runners who will be crossing your street on Sunday the 28th of October 2018 during the Ghent Marathon and make it even greater by inviting your neighbours in your street to join the party. The Pauwels Consulting Ghent Marathon will become one big neighbourhood party on Sunday the 28th of October 2018!Due to the great interest to run more then a marathon distance ...

About Wizz Air Skopje Marathon

Emil Zatopek said, “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” And how about running a marathon in the Balkan region of the Republic of Macedonia that has large and high mountain massifs giving way to extensive, flat valleys and plains? Aha! That’s motivation served on a platter. It’s like a bonus of running a marathon in one of the world’s most of...

The Big 5 - Make Your New Goal One Or All

As a marathoner you probably have heard the phrase “the big 5” before. It refers to the biggest 5 marathon races in the world: Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London and New York City. These big 5 are about so much more than just the race themselves. They are about the camaraderie, the event itself, and the enthusiasm of people from all around the world. These marathons are the epitome of people from...

Endurance running

The Difference Between A Marathon and An Ultra Marathon Most of us would consider any marathon an ultra event, but there is a difference between a marathon and an ultra marathon. An ultra marathon is an event that is longer than the regulatory length of 26.219 miles, or 42.195 kilometers. They are designed for the marathon runner who has already conquered the traditional marathon and are looking ...

Touching Running Stories

For many, the year 2020 may feel like it’s been one of the worst years yet. With a novel deadly virus postponing or canceling many road races, it can be hard to remain optimistic about the future of running. As we approach the last quarter of the year, we could all use some positive news. We’ve searched the internet for some of the best feel-good and touching running stories to help brighten your ...

With the bear-heart bear through Moscow

Coldness, strong wind and rain - though conditions on this year's Moscow Marathon. Temperatures during the event averaged 6 degrees Celsius, it felt even "below zero" and the sun came out only for a few moments in the afternoon. Unfortunately, very bad conditions for the largest sports event in Russia, which is held annually. Nevertheless, it has been very special for me to run in a city t...

Inspirational People in the Running Community

Not everyone is a born runner. But even those who were born to run can continue to amaze us. Some runners push the limits of impossible and inspire us to want to do more, just because they pushed harder, ran longer, or just overcame their own demons and obstacles. Not only do we admire their accomplishments; their actions makes us believe that if we really put our minds to something, we can, likew...

Marathon at the other end of the world

This time I am glad to have been on the way for the "good cause" in two respects, because as already for many years, I also ran in Malaysia for the Kinderhospitz Bärenherz in Wiesbaden (www.baerenherz.de) and donate traditionally again one euro per kilometer to the facility. Since the Borneo Marathon was all about "Unicef", it was a great pleasure for me to participate in the "...

Gemma Hockett: Returning to Run Limassol after 2018 success

British runner Gemma Hockett, aka Marathon Girl, is clearly still delighted about her Half Marathon PB and podium position at OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO in 2018. Coming second in the women’s field in a time of 1:26:19, and collecting a superb trophy as a reward, Gemma had a fantastic race on the flat and fast course and thoroughly enjoyed all that Limassol had to offer.It was such a positive exper...

Rocks, pebbles and mountain tops - my first marathon

Well, it was actually 45k but felt like 80. The why is not that it was too long but rather that itwas a tougher course than anyone could anticipate beforehand. The course map was wellmarked as well as the topographical map but when you are in the middle of it even thesmallest pebble would feel like the highest mountain.Prepare13 hours travelling from the south of Sweden up to Vemdalen was perhaps ...

Lifelong Running

I’ve been running since high school where I ran track (though cheerleading was my bread and butter). Then in college I began distance running and fell in love. As a sophomore in college my game plan was to run 6 miles a day everyday and that did me well until an overuse injury led to knee surgery in 2005. Throughout that time period I began racing 5ks/10ks sporadically and had a first marriage tha...

Conquering the World

Hello! I'm Lena and I live in Moscow! I am 45 years old. I keep an active and healthy lifestyle. I’m keen on sport and I’ve been running for long distances for four years so far. To your surprise, I’ve already taken part in 3 marathons, the Moscow Marathon, Paris Marathon, as well as the Berlin Marathon! And now my new goal and challenge is to participate in all the top six world marathons that ar...

Reason to keep going

In 2013 I was walking at the beautifull city of Cádiz, Spain, where I was to learn Spanish. I saw people running and thought: “What can it be that those people keep on running, isn’t that boring? At that time, I lost approximately twenty kilograms and had some problems loosing the last five, to get to a healthy weight. So I told myself: “let’s try running for 5 times. If I don’t like it, I can cho...

Running back to a normal life

Lina Falcken’s life was bright, she had started her own interior design company and was a prominent badminton player. Then just before Christmas 2009, there was a dramatic change in the 29-year-old life. A fall in a staircase in the Norwegian city Ålesund, where Lina then used to live, sent her into coma. She woke up days later to a whole new world and life. Thanks to the strong support of her mot...

Running Buddy: Benefits of Running with Someone Else

Being the social creatures that we are, it would come as no surprise that having a running partner brings you a lot of benefits. However, during the current times, remember to always keep the social distance and take care of yourself and those around you.How to find a running buddy?While running alone has benefits like being able to fit a workout in during your own schedule, finding the right runn...

Smart Training for Your Joints Part II

Exercises for the Knees:...

Tips to keep up with your marathon training (or How to train if your event was cancelled)

Many runners are disappointed because marathons around the world have been postponed or cancelled. Training for this type of race requires not only physical effort, but also mental and psychological preparation and it is understandably frustrating not to be able to compete in the most awaited race of your calendar. Even if your race has been rescheduled months ahead from now, don’t let all the har...

Best YouTube Channels For Runners

Running is a relatively easy enough sport to engage in as you just need a pair of trainers and to put one foot in front of the other once you step out the door. However, training to get better, faster, and stronger in the sport may be more challenging without the right coaching and advice. Luckily, we live in a world where YouTube exists and with one click of the computer or smartphone, we can be ...

5 Protein and Energy Boosting Recipes For After Your Run

Hard-work and dedication help a runner to achieve enjoyment in the sport as well as contribute to a competitive edge in developing strength and speed. With most marathon training programs there are often a couple of weekly high-intensity workouts in addition to a long run session. We all know recovery is essential in assisting with proper muscular repair. This includes stretching, foam rolling, ic...

Best leg strengthening exercises for runners that can be done at home

Strength training for runners is one of the most important training components to prevent injuries and improve performance. Recent studies have shown that heavy resistance, explosive resistance and plyometric training should be considered to be part of a training program for endurance runners as well as traditional weight lifting which also seems to improve running economy and neuromuscular coordi...

Training periodization for long-distance runners: a guide to your new Personal Best.

All runners, regardless of their fitness level or running background, who want to dive into both crazy and rewarding universe of long distance running should consider adopting a structured training program known as periodization.Training periodization is about organizing your training plan in blocks that have different purposes during a certain period of time. The main goal is to build fitness by ...

8 TIPS TO RUN IN THE RAIN

The rainy season is arriving and you cannot cope with the idea of becoming a victim of the treadmill? Although it is hard to take the first step in what is far from being the perfect weather conditions for training or racing, running in the rain can be rewarding and beneficial. Your body temperature rises while you are exercising and the warmer you get the more you have to sweat to maintain your b...

Five tips to stay fit after 40

There are probably two main reasons you are reading this article: you are approaching 40 or you have already got there. Although growing older is the undeniable natural course of life, ageing is not the golden dream of any person on this planet. Our metabolism will naturally slow down at this stage of life and we need to start making wiser decisions related to food intake, exercise and recovery. T...

How to get back to running after an injury

Getting injured is the reality of an athlete. The repetitive movements put a lot of stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments. The human body is designed to adapt to stress, however training stress should be gradually increased in small doses. When you apply more stress than your body can handle, things go wrong and that can lead to the most common overuse running injuries: lower back pain...

Common Fears Towards Your First Marathon and How to Defeat Them

There often comes a time in a brave runner's life when the idea of running the iconic marathon distance of 42-kilometers pops into his or her head. Perhaps you are this runner. Maybe you have done all your due diligence and have taken the many steps to lead you up to the ultimate decision in signing up for your first marathon. Perhaps you have successfully completed a handful of smaller distance r...

Running Routines for Those with Tight Schedules

Most of us know that time is a precious commodity. Our lives are filled to the brim with work, errands, chores, families, an occasional birthday party or two and more. Now imagine you are a beginner runner and wanting to train for your first 5k or being a more experienced runner and looking to achieve a Boston Qualifying time. How does one fit all that training in? In all honesty, life is about co...

Best Running Based Podcasts

For some runners, running is the best time of the day to be with their own thoughts, to be apart from the madness of everyday life, to build some space and silence within themselves. Running can be a great opportunity to consistently train the ability of abstracting from the useless information and focusing on what really matters. Repetitive movements like running can put your mind into a meditati...

How yoga can make you a better runner

All runners who take their training seriously know that in order to improve performance and avoid injury, a program of complementary activities is needed and that includes muscle strengthening and stretching exercises. Yoga can help with the above, boost your agility, improve joint flexibility, decreasing the risk of injuries. Regular yoga practice can also improve focus and attention and efficien...

How to Train for Running Downhill Properly

Race courses are designed to set a challenge for runners whether it be about distance, terrain, or speed. When runners are searching for a “fast” course, most often the race and its course are advertised as flat, with little to no elevation, and an overall greater net descent. Meaning the course provides more downhills that allow for people to reach and achieve personal records. This sounds ideal,...

10 Running Myths Exposed!

When it comes to running advice and shared knowledge, there are a vast number of things we all just assume are correct, which might not be. Not only might the myths be stopping you from hitting the pavement and training for a marathon, they might also be limiting your ability to go faster and run harder. Even worse, some of these running myths might actually be predisposing you to injury. So, befo...

Marathon training with less injuries

Starting Slow And Building The mistake that most of us make when starting a new venture is that we go all out. We get excited about something and, instead of being methodical and taking the time needed, we rush into it head first. It is important when you make any new commitment to put your heart into it, but you must also put your head into it. If you have decided that you are ready to begin...

Your first marathon race

Running A Marathon For The First Time Many people take on the goal of running a marathon, but not many understand the commitment that it takes. For a runner at heart, running just a little farther may not seem like such a big deal. What those who have made a lifetime out of running, and those who just start when they make the decision, find out quickly is that it is going to be the challenge of a...

Eat well, stay healthy and keep running

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced runner, a balanced diet is not only important for keeping your body healthy, but it is crucial for improving overall performance. Regardless of how hard you are training, eating the right food to keep yourself well nourished is vital.One of the most important things you can do is feeding your body with foods that give you enough calories to replace ener...

What Should Be My Diet During Marathon Training?

There are so many aspects that go into marathon training. First off, there is the decision in making and choosing the right marathon course and season to participate in. Once you have decided where and when you will run, the ultimate commitment for the athlete comes from registering and paying for the race. Once the race has been committed to, next up is choosing the right marathon program and tra...

Anti-Inflammatory Medicines Not Really A Runner’s Best Friend…Know the Facts!

What did we do before Motrin and Tylenol? Quite arguably we just sucked it up and hobbled. But just because anti-inflammatories help to get us through the aches and pains of every day, that doesn't mean we should take them every day. Over-the-counter NSAIDs are really designed for short-term use. But many runners who hit the pavement hard, even when we aren’t feeling like it, pop a Motrin here and...

Reasons to run the number one running event in Finland - The Helsinki City Marathon

Would you like to run the streets of Finland’s capital and enjoy the clean air and the beautiful sea views while running? If yes, Finland’s number one marathon, the 40th Helsinki City Marathon or Helsinki City Running Day’s other distances on October 3rd would be the perfect option for you. Let us tell you why.40th anniversary of the legendary Helsinki City MarathonThe legendary Fi...

Reggae Marathon in Jamaica

This year's Reggae-Jamaica Marathon took place on December 8th, 2019 in Negril, Jamaica. A very special place to run a marathon, because here in Jamaica the 8-time Olympic champion and 11-time “sprint world champion” Usain Bolt was born. Negril is located in the west of the island, about 70 kilometers from Montego Bay.After we had traveled a week earlier, explored the island (in the footsteps of B...

Best International Winter Running Destinations

There are two types of runners: those who like running in the cold and those who don't. The winter, in particular, leaves us with decreased daylight and colder days, so it is no wonder a majority of people become less motivated to run outside. However, running races hold no seasonal discrimination. In fact, destination runs can occasionally offer a change in climate so the idea of combining a race...

Shanghai International Marathon Travel Packages 2019

The official ITP of 2019 Shanghai International Marathon, ZX-Tour offers two packages for this amazing event:- Two nights Shared Twin Room with guaranteed ticket for Marathon or 10k distance- Two nights Single Room with guaranteed ticket for Marathon or 10k distanceBuy accommodation packages for Shanghai International Marathon.Each package includes: - Two nights hotel accommodations (check-in Nov ...