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New York City Marathon Recap
The biggest party race of the year puts the spotlight on community once again.
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Ashley Mateo
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October 2024

How to Talk to Your Friend Who Just Ran a Marathon
Take a beat before you ask someone “what was your finish time?”
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Ashley Mateo
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Toronto Marathon Race Recap
Marathon #16: ✔
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Ashley Mateo
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Ruth Chepngetich Breaks the 2:10 Barrier
The Kenyan runner set a new women’s world record at the Chicago Marathon.
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Ashley Mateo
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A Marathon Shouldn’t Feel Easy
No matter how fit or fast you get, racing 26.2 miles will be a challenge.
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Ashley Mateo

September 2024

Re-Framing Failure
A lot of what happens on race day is outside of your control, but only you can decide how you view the end result.
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Ashley Mateo
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It’s Actually OK to Not Run a Marathon
Despite what social media might have you believe, not *every* runner is a marathoner.
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Ashley Mateo
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August 2024

Hood to Coast Relay Recap
Nearly 200 miles. 12 runners. 2 vans. Just under 26.5 hours of organized chaos.
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Ashley Mateo
Falmouth Road Race Recap
A great race setting, a not-so-great performance, but a 10/10 weekend all-around.
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Ashley Mateo
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Women Were the Real Winners of the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Games were the first in history to include an equal number of male and female athletes.
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Ashley Mateo
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July 2024

Where Is All the Money In Running?
The Olympics are highlighting just how hard it is to make a living as a professional athlete.
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Ashley Mateo
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What It’s Like to Run In the Hottest Place on Earth
The Badwater 135 ultramarathon is happening right now. Here’s a sneak peek.
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Ashley Mateo
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