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It takes a village.
Image: Summer Cartwright.
In case you should probably be told yet again,training for a marathonis really freaking hard.
That are less than a month apart?
That’s looney and just what I craved following a roughhip injuryand long recovery.
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This past fall, theTCS New York City MarathonandBank of America Chicago Marathonwere within weeks of each other.
When I got the opportunity to do both, I couldn’t say no.
I missedlong-distance runningand I missed getting a medal, dammit!
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So, I began a journey to complete both races and score a PR.
First thing first, I consulted with my run coachElizabeth Corkumto get her opinion (and cautious approval).
Then, I arranged my flights and stays.
Before you even start training.
He also will motivate you and give you any insights (or nervous pep talks) you need.
A saint in Nike’s.
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The Glycerin 21s are my absolute favorite everyday running shoes.
They’re also great in rainy weather.
The bottom soles are textured and provide a stellar grip when you need it the most.
I recommend these to everyone and anyone who will listen for this reason.
The versatility in construction makes them fantastic for pretty much everybody.
Use ‘em as a speed shoe or daily trainer no matter what you decide, you’ll be happy.
I wanted a shoe that could support my feet for 3.5+ hours, and these did just that.
Also, they’re cute.
Not a necessity but a positive all the same.
What to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes.
This depends on the race.
However, Chris Heuisler explained to me the importance of a negative-split race.
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This means that your second half will be ran faster than your first half.
I did this in Chicago and fell in love with the strategy.
This depends on your running capabilities, endurance, likelihood for injury, race course, etc.
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Carbon plates are curved to match the shape of your foot.
Summer Cartwrightis a marathon runner, certified cycling instructor, and the senior commerce editor at Shape.
She has expertise in running shoes, performance gear, and recovery equipment.
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PHOTO: Shape / Jhett Thompson
