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The Hidden Struggles of Back-of-the-Pack Runners at World Marathon Majors
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The World Marathon Majors—Boston, New York, Chicago, Berlin, London, Tokyo, and now Sydney—are bucket-list races for many runners. These events bring together elites chasing records, mid-packers gunning for PRs, and thousands of everyday athletes who just want to cross the finish line. But for those at the back of the pack, race day can look and feel very different from the front.
Why Running Too Many Marathons Kills Your Speed (and What to Do About It)
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If you’re serious about your running and love the challenge of the marathon, it’s tempting to sign up for every race that excites you. The problem? Running too many marathons in a year will cost you your top-end speed.
Breaking Down the Barriers: The Boston Marathon and the Real Work of Inclusivity
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A deep dive into Boston Marathon gatekeeping and the broader inclusion issues within distance running. Explore cultural, financial, and systemic barriers and learn how the sport can evolve toward genuine inclusivity.
Running for a Cause: The Truth About Charity Marathons and the Cost of Access
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Running for charity can be meaningful — but it’s not as simple as it sounds. Coach Croft breaks down the real costs, inequities, and emotional realities of charity marathons, plus how to do it with integrity, purpose, and impact.