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Running Through Pain Isn’t Grit—It’s Conditioning. And the World Marathon Majors Are Fueling It.

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Why do runners push through injuries to race? This blog dives into how World Marathon Majors, sunk costs, and social pressure fuel harmful decisions—and what real toughness looks like instead.

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The Hidden Costs of Running a Marathon for Charity: What Every Athlete Needs to Know

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Thinking about running a World Marathon Major for charity? Learn about the hidden costs beyond registration fees, from travel to fundraising. Get tips on how to prepare and avoid surprises. Let me help you plan your marathon journey!

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Running on Sacred Ground: Acknowledging Indigenous Lands in the World Marathon Majors

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For many runners, the World Marathon Majors represent the pinnacle of racing. These six (now seven) iconic races take us through some of the most well-known cities in the world. But long before marathons and city streets, these lands had caretakers—Indigenous communities who lived, thrived, and continue to exist today.

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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.

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