Maybe you have a fall marathon planned or you are going to do a local 5k or 10k. Race week can be exciting and nerve wracking so let us help you get through it! Think of race week as a celebration, it is where all your training, planning, and consistency finally get to show off. And yet, this is also where many runners make avoidable mistakes, trying to cram in extra miles, changing routines, or obsessing over last-minute variables. So let’s get clear: the work is done. Your

If you’ve been around competitive runners, you’ve probably heard about “doubles”—running twice a day. For elite athletes, double runs are almost a badge of honor. But for the recreational runner who has a job, family, and training plan already packed, the obvious question is: Do I need to do this? Probably not, but maybe. Let’s talk about why doubles exist, who actually benefits, and who should leave them off the calendar. Why Double Runs Exist The main goal of a double run i