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César García Urbano Taylor: Marathon Training? These Songs Will Get You Through the Long Haul

The right tunes are essential for the increase in mileage this summer, so make your playlist now to get you through your next 26.2. Read the full article at Marathon Training? These Songs Will Get You Through the Long Haul on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Here’s Why Emily Sisson’s London Marathon Performance Matters Right Now

Her 26.2-mile debut adds spice to the depth of U.S. women’s long-distance talent—and we should all take a moment to appreciate the era we’re witnessing. Read the full article at Here’s Why Emily Sisson’s London Marathon Performance Matters Right Now on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: A Dietitian Answers: Is Intermittent Fasting a Boost or a Bonk for Runners?

While fasting might be a diet trend, before you try it, consider how it might make you feel on the run. Read the full article at A Dietitian Answers: Is Intermittent Fasting a Boost or a Bonk for Runners? on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Take a Shot With These Wellness Drinks

No not those kinds of shots. We’re talking potent, non-alcoholic, 2-oz. drinks that improve digestion, boost immunity and increase your energy—all in one gulp. Read the full article at Take a Shot With These Wellness Drinks on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Here’s How to Watch the 2019 London Marathon This Weekend—And Why You Should

Trust us, the 26.2-mile race on Sunday is totally worth the early wakeup call. Read the full article at Here’s How to Watch the 2019 London Marathon This Weekend—And Why You Should on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Last Minute London Marathon Race Day Tips….

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Bang.  The gun goes off for the start of the 2012 London Marathon and I’m standing in the queue for the porta-loo.  Thankfully, I remembered that my chip wouldn’t start until I crossed the start line so I went to… The post Last Minute London Marathon Race Day Tips…. appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: A Marathon Whisperer Empowers Others Through Running

Denise Sauriol's transparency about her struggles is part of what endears her to so many runners. Read the full article at A Marathon Whisperer Empowers Others Through Running on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Treat Your Tired Tootsies

Let your post-run feet breathe with the latest crop of comfy sandals. Read the full article at Treat Your Tired Tootsies on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Lunch Breaks for Runners

Take this quiz to find out how to normalize a midday run from your office. Read the full article at Lunch Breaks for Runners on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Nike Just Announced Their Latest Vaporfly Running Shoe

This real-world update to Nike’s attention-grabbing Vaporfly 4% could be the answer to everyday runners’ prayers. Ask and you shall receive. While running shoes don’t exactly share the same weight as the sermon on the mount, the statement rings true with the announcement of Nike’s new ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT%, an update to one of Nike’s […] Read the full article at Nike Just Announced Their Latest Vaporfly Running Shoe on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: How Molly Huddle and Emily Sisson Plan to Make An Impression at 2019 London Marathon

Hint: It involves working together. They share a coach, have a combined total of more than two dozen national titles, and are the first- and second-fastest half marathoners in U.S. history. And on Sunday, for the first time, Molly Huddle and Emily Sisson will line up together at the London Marathon to race one of […] Read the full article at How Molly Huddle and Emily Sisson Plan to Make An Impression at 2019 London Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Run to the Fast Beats of Some Current Music

The playlist this week features up-tempo tunes to match up-tempo workouts. The merits that compel a song onto the Top 40 lists are often the same attributes runners look for in a workout jam. Unfortunately, most radio tracks right now hover around 100 beats-per-minute, so speed is hard to find. Nonetheless, we’ve compiled 10 recent […] Read the full article at Run to the Fast Beats of Some Current Music on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon Race Recap

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Shorts or leggings? I asked for help deciding on my race outfit on race day morning, unsure of what to wear in the cool yet humid weather. 99% humidity according to my Iphone. Thankfully my Instagram followers are slightly more… The post Publix Savannah Women’s Half Marathon Race Recap appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Get Away to Run Some Mindful Miles

On these trips around the country (and world), saying “om” isn’t about hunkering down on a meditation pillow—it’s about logging mileage. First came the wellness retreat (meditation on the beach, anyone?), then came the run retreat (a getaway dedicated to miles). Now? Interest is growing among runners to support mileage in a way that’s not […] Read the full article at Get Away to Run Some Mindful Miles on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: How Is Woman is Still Striding at 107 Years Old?

The secret to Goldie Sohn’s longevity might be in her movement. Under an arch of pink and yellow roses at the NYU Langone Shore Hill Neighborhood Center in Brooklyn, wearing a crown and sash declaring her “Birthday Princess,” Goldie Sohn celebrated her 107th birthday with some of her favorite people: teammates and coaches of the […] Read the full article at How Is Woman is Still Striding at 107 Years Old? on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: After Placing Second at the Boston Marathon, Edna Kiplagat Keeps Going

With a career that’s spanned more than two decades, she’s one of the most decorated marathoners in the world. And the mother of five—who’s turning 40 this year—has no plans to step aside. Fans were treated to a festival of exceptional running at this past Monday’s Boston Marathon. In the men’s race, the 26.2-mile competition […] Read the full article at After Placing Second at the Boston Marathon, Edna Kiplagat Keeps Going on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Caster Semenya Named to 2019 Time 100 List

The Olympic champion, currently in a legal battle with the sport’s governing body, is one of the most influential people of the year. Caster Semenya is a world and Olympic champion in the 800 meters. Her dominance in covering two laps of the track is unquestionable, but it’s only part of the reason she appears […] Read the full article at Caster Semenya Named to 2019 Time 100 List on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: 6 Life Lessons From the Pioneers of Women’s Running

They questioned authority, broke the rules, and ran for their own reasons—and these legends tell the next generation to do the same. The first woman to run a road race. The first woman to run the Boston Marathon. The first woman to break 2:50 for 26.2 miles, then the first to break 2:30. Without these […] Read the full article at 6 Life Lessons From the Pioneers of Women’s Running on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Gear That Glitters

Gold accents are getting a rosy update in this spring’s most stylish running apparel. Real rose gold is a gold-copper alloy, with the copper content adding the red coloration. ROKA Rio Titanium Sport these classy aviator-style sunnies on runs—you’ll turn heads with the iconic frames while enjoying their “barely there” feel, thanks to their crazy […] Read the full article at Gear That Glitters on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: As Coveted as a Boston Marathon Entry? A Volunteer Position

It’s almost as difficult to get a job on race day as it is to earn a place on the starting line. For many runners, a Boston Marathon qualifying time is a huge achievement. But while athletes complete long runs and tempo workouts, thousands of others are hoping for a shot at helping execute the […] Read the full article at As Coveted as a Boston Marathon Entry? A Volunteer Position on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: 10 One-Hit Wonders to Keep You Moving

Hopefully your running success isn’t as fleeting as these artists’ careers. It takes time to officially achieve the title of one-hit wonder. Men Without Hats couldn’t top 1982 tune “The Safety Dance,” and DNCE has yet to match “Cake By the Ocean,” thought it was only released in 2016, so maybe another popular song will […] Read the full article at 10 One-Hit Wonders to Keep You Moving on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: How to Feed Your Mind to Boost Performance

As athletes, we often focus on the physical side of sport—the training and the body. However, the mind is a powerful influence over the physical and performance. From mood to food cravings, to sleep and cognitive function, our state-of-mind trickles down to the rest of our body. Start mindfulness in the kitchen with these five […] Read the full article at How to Feed Your Mind to Boost Performance on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Linden and Hasay Use Teamwork to Crack the Top 5 at Boston

“We’re running as Team USA, really,” said Desiree Linden, the defending champion, of helping Hasay pace herself to third place. Read the full article at Linden and Hasay Use Teamwork to Crack the Top 5 at Boston on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Joan Benoit Samuelson Finishes Historic Boston Marathon

The Olympic legend finishes the race in 3:04.00 on the 40th anniversary of her historic win. Read the full article at Joan Benoit Samuelson Finishes Historic Boston Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Racing 20 Miles Solo Mile, Degefa Wins the 2019 Boston Marathon; Hasay is Third

There was little doubt who was going to win from early in the 26.2 miles.  She took off from the field at mile six and gapped the group at times by as much as three minutes. Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia won the 2019 Boston Marathon in 2:23:30 Edna Kiplagat, 39, of Kenya was second in […] Read the full article at Racing 20 Miles Solo Mile, Degefa Wins the 2019 Boston Marathon; Hasay is Third on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: How To Watch the 2019 Boston Marathon

Reason No.1 you don’t want to miss this race: It’s the first time in more than three decades that an American woman is defending her title. Patriot’s Day. Marathon Monday. Boston Marathon Day. Call it what you will, but the third Monday in April is like a national runner holiday. And every year, the oldest […] Read the full article at How To Watch the 2019 Boston Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: The Ultimate Insider’s Boston Marathon Weekend Guide to Everything

Eat, drink, run, cheer, repeat. Our Boston resident writers give you the scoop on how to soak up every minute of the best weekend of the year. Whether you’re in Boston to run the marathon, watch it, or just take in all the running glory for a few days, you can stoke your inner running […] Read the full article at The Ultimate Insider’s Boston Marathon Weekend Guide to Everything on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Women’s Running Welcomes Jen Ator as Editor-in-Chief

An exciting announcement from #TeamWR! Read the full article at Women’s Running Welcomes Jen Ator as Editor-in-Chief on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: On Calvin and Hobbes and Des Linden’s Success

Desiree Linden surprised even herself when she won the Boston Marathon in 2018. The Olympian’s sense of humor could be her superpower. Read the full article at On Calvin and Hobbes and Des Linden’s Success on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: At 42, Running “Just Keeps Getting Sweeter” for Krista DuChene

The Canadian Olympian finished third overall at the 2018 Boston Marathon, but this year her goal is to place well in the masters division. As a member of the 2016 Canadian Olympic team and seasoned competitor with a 26.2-mile best of 2:28:32, Krista DuChene, 42, was already well-acquainted with the spotlight when she arrived at […] Read the full article at At 42, Running “Just Keeps Getting Sweeter” for Krista DuChene on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: 10 Workout Songs from the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Finalists

Rock your next run with  songs from the 2019 nominees. This month, HBO will broadcast the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. We’ve compiled 10 hits from the nominees—seven are from acts who’ll be joining the hall’s esteemed company, and three more are from artists who made the ballot this year, but […] Read the full article at 10 Workout Songs from the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Finalists on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Safety Apps Can Keep Track of Your Whereabouts

Technology can offer peace of mind on your next run—for yourself and your loved ones. Most of us have left a note or sent a text to the effect of, “Out for a run, be back by 3:30.” We don’t want to think that something bad could happen while we’re out there, but between twisted […] Read the full article at Safety Apps Can Keep Track of Your Whereabouts on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Manchester Marathon 2019

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Manchester Marathon 2019 I’ve written a review oh the Greater Manchester Marathon for the next issue of Women’s Running magazine. So the following is the story of my personal race. I paid for my entry. It’s always difficult to decide on a race strategy. I always wish there was a fairy that could tell me how fast I’ll be able to run so I can just concentrate on that, knowing that even if it’s not the time I want, I’ll be able to hold it together until the end. I had no such fairy, just a wish that went unanswered. I set off at 3:35 marathon pace (8:12/mile) which I knew was a big gamble. But 16 weeks is a long time to train not to give it your all come race day. I wasn’t going to play it safe. I’d worked too hard for that. 3:35 would give me a Boston Qualifier for my 35+age group, so I decided to set off and see how close I could get. I’d had a few niggles in the week leading up to the race which meant I only did one 3-mile run that week and then rested up. Through a mixture of adre...

César García Urbano Taylor: Who is Sarah Sellers? A Year Later, Everybody Knows Her Name

After her surprise second-place finish at the 2018 Boston Marathon, Sellers is back—and still stunned. When Sarah Sellers crossed the finish line of the 2018 Boston Marathon, more than four minutes behind winner Desiree Linden, spectators and broadcasters alike scrambled to figure out who had just become the runner-up in one of the world’s most […] Read the full article at Who is Sarah Sellers? A Year Later, Everybody Knows Her Name on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: LA Marathon 2019 Race Recap

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Sitting in the cosy VIP suite, I’m tempted to stay here a while longer. Let the mass of runners start the race without me and just enjoy the sunshine on Santa Monica pier instead. However, with a flight at 4pm, I… The post LA Marathon 2019 Race Recap appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Jordan Hasay is “Raring to Go” for the Boston Marathon

She hasn’t raced 26.2 miles since 2017, but she made a pact with Joan Benoit Samuelson that on April 15, they’ll see each other on the starting line in Hopkinton. Jordan Hasay was confident in her fitness and her ability to contend for the 2018 Boston Marathon title. But the night before the race, she […] Read the full article at Jordan Hasay is “Raring to Go” for the Boston Marathon on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Oh, Baby! Shawn Johnson East On How Pregnancy Changed Her Boston Marathon Plans

The Olympic gymnast opens up about why a miscarriage last year influenced her decision about whether to run her first 26.2 miles on April 15. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East is no stranger to setting—and achieving—big goals. The 27-year-old took home four medals (including gold on the balance beam) from the 2008 Summer Olympics in […] Read the full article at Oh, Baby! Shawn Johnson East On How Pregnancy Changed Her Boston Marathon Plans on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Equality at the Boston Marathon is Long Overdue

To all the dudes who are upset about the new rules for prize money, it’s time to get over it. Since 2004, about 50–60 female runners each year at the Boston Marathon have been eligible to win the women’s prize money, while approximately 7,500 or more male athletes have competed annually for the men’s cash […] Read the full article at Equality at the Boston Marathon is Long Overdue on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Packing for a marathon

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Packing for a marathon Most of us will find ourselves travelling away from home for marathons and half marathons. Whether your race takes you to the other side of the world, or just to a budget hotel down the road, many of the things you’ll need are the same. I still use the packing list that I wrote for my ‘Stress Free Racing’ guide which became part of my How to Run a Marathon guide. In fact I should be using it right now packing for Manchester Marathon. A PDF copy of the packing list is available via the link below. No forms to fill it etc to get it. Help yourselves. STRESS_FREE_RACE_PACKING View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Get Moving With a Spring Cleaning Workout

Want to achieve maximum efficiency? Scrub the floors and do some strength training at the same time. This month, we’re challenging you to do some spring cleaning while sneaking in a full-body workout. You’ll be scrubbing a floor, so you’ll need a bucket filled with water and cleaning solution, and a rag. The challenge is […] Read the full article at Get Moving With a Spring Cleaning Workout on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Report: Popular Jogging Stroller Recall Was Tangled in Politics

The Washington Post investigation revealed that the BOB stroller’s front wheel could spontaneously pop off, causing injuries to kids and adults. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission didn’t force a recall. Nearly 100 adults and children were injured by a front-wheel malfunction of a BOB jogging stroller made by Britax Child Safety, but a recall […] Read the full article at Report: Popular Jogging Stroller Recall Was Tangled in Politics on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: This Playlist is a Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Pop

Get moving with a diverse array of jams this week. This week, our songs to run to cover the gamut of genres.This month’s top workout tracks are all over the place, so—rather than trying to find a pattern—let’s dive in. The list warms up with a country/pop crossover hit from Maren Morris—which makes for a […] Read the full article at This Playlist is a Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Pop on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Pregnant and Missing a Marathon? Race Rules Likely Won’t Help

Some events don’t allow entry deferrals for any reason, including when you’re expecting a child. Sarah Buccleugh never imagined herself a Boston Marathon qualifier. She finished her first 26.2-mile race, the 2014 New York City Marathon, in 4:46, more than an hour from her age group’s qualifying time. But after moving from her Bronx home, […] Read the full article at Pregnant and Missing a Marathon? Race Rules Likely Won’t Help on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: After 9 Years of Perseverance, Heartbreak No More

How one 45-year-old runner shaved an hour from her time to finally qualify for the Boston Marathon. I’ve wanted to run the Boston Marathon since before I even started running, thanks to four years of enthusiastic hollering as part of Wellesley College’s famed Scream Tunnel. My senior year—1996—coincided with the race’s 100th birthday, when event […] Read the full article at After 9 Years of Perseverance, Heartbreak No More on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Over a Rooftop and Through the Mud, a Tough Day for World Cross-Country Runners

On a difficult course in Denmark, Team USA placed eighth on Saturday at the 2019 world cross-country championships. Rumor had it that race officials for the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships had something special in store when it came to the course design in Aarhus, Denmark. They didn’t disappoint, according to the athletes who […] Read the full article at Over a Rooftop and Through the Mud, a Tough Day for World Cross-Country Runners on Women's Running . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Asics Metaride Trainer Review

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Lets start by addressing the elephant in the room…at £225, this trainer is PRICEY. That’s more than the Nike Vaporfly 4% or in fact any other running trainers that I know of. And why is it so expensive? Well the… The post Asics Metaride Trainer Review appeared first on The Runner Beans . View Source

César García Urbano Taylor: Shamrock 8k + Half Marathon Recap 2019