After graduating college, I ran a handful of half marathons from 2009-2015 to lose weight and stay in shape. After every half marathon I completed, I’d always think to myself: you have to be CRAZY to run 13.1 more miles to finish a marathon. It was always a far-fetched dream for me to run the NYC Marathon, but I thought…
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ATC Coaches Corner: Q&A with Brandon Lasater
Following his return from a pair of races in Ireland, we sat down with Brandon Lasater of Atlanta Track Club Elite to catch up on his standout season and what’s next. A Georgia Tech graduate, Lasater finished fourth at the USATF Outdoor Championships in the 800m and set a new personal best of 1:45.85 earlier in the season. Now that…
Read MoreATC Coaches Corner: The Wingfoot Mile
Top runners from middle school to professional shared the Emory University track to compete in seven thrilling back-to-back performances at the 2018 Wingfoot Mile. With tight finishes and personal bests all night, not even the rain could put a damper on the evening. Mizuno celebrated the top middle and high school runners with Wingfoot Mile kits for all competitors. Men’s…
Read MoreMom on the Run: Training During the Summer
I am a mom of three boys so summer can be FUN, exhausting and just downright CHAOTIC. The weather is hotter, the days are longer and the kids are louder. For most of us, we need to find some sort of ZEN so we don’t turn into a mommy monster. This is why I rely on my runs to get me through each day.…
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