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Famous marathoners share some of their favorites. See if you agree.
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Keira D’Amato: My Best Race and How I Achieved It
Little known before this year, D’Amato, 36, has been setting records since June and tells how she trains and races.
CJ Albertson: My Best Race and How I Achieved It
Albertson got faster when he decided that “running is easy.” After placing 7th in the Marathon Trials, he's done some crazy training this fall and now he’s aiming for a 2:09.
Jenny Spangler’s Best Race and How She Achieved It
Spangler says a balanced training program with key confidence-building workouts, a more relaxed mental approach, and a “finely tuned taper” carried her to victory in the 1996 Olympic Marathon Trials.
Deena Kastor’s Best Race and How She Achieved It
Kastor ran a masters marathon record by using “roller coaster” training, a smart taper, and practicing mental toughness and positivity.
Rod Dixon’s Best Race and How He Achieved It
Rod Dixon won the 1983 NYC Marathon by focusing on periodization, recovery, balanced training, and a little beer.
Todd Williams: My Best Race and How I Achieved It
Williams credits consistent, extremely hard workouts for preparing him mentally and physically to place 9th at the 1995 World Cross-Country Championships.
Lisa Rainsberger: My Best Race and How I Achieved It
Here’s how Rainsberger set a personal best to win the 1989 Chicago Marathon.
Gene Dykes: My Best Race and How I Achieved It
Here's how Gene Dykes ran a 2:54 marathon at age 70.
9 Races With An Amazing Ocean View
Racing with an ocean view makes all that hard work a little more worthwhile
Interesting Facts About The Big Sur Marathon
Runners will consume 400 pounds of pasta.
Races to Run for the Best Swag
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