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Every Woman's Marathon - Nov 2024

I am officially a "marathoner"
A very detailed race reflection about participating in the Every Woman's Marathon on November 16, 2024, in Savannah, GA
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Sydney Bollinger
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I'm Running a Marathon on Saturday. Let's Get Into It.
A reflection on training for nearly seven months and reaching the inevitable end.
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Sydney Bollinger
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What Does It Mean to Have Courage as a Runner?
As runners, we are often told we are courageous for taking on the challenge of running. But is it really courage?
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Sydney Bollinger
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Being Ready for the Marathon Goes Beyond Race Day
When I'm asked if I'm ready for race day, I don't know how to answer. Am I ready for the race itself? Am I ready for what comes next? And what does this…
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Sydney Bollinger
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Reflecting on My First (Unofficial) Marathon
Per the Galloway Method training plan, I ran a marathon ahead of the race to build confidence that I could finish on race day.
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Sydney Bollinger
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Running a Marathon to Train for a Marathon
The Galloway Method asks its runners to prepare for a marathon by running for a marathon. Here's what I'm thinking about ahead of my longest training…
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Sydney Bollinger
The Mental Fortitude of Marathon Training
Reflecting on the worst run I've ever ran... and why this experience will matter on race day.
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Sydney Bollinger
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On a Pedestal: Unpacking Others Reactions to Me Running a Marathon
So, I heard you’re running a marathon...
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Sydney Bollinger
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Experiencing Post-Run Depression: What to Do When the Endorphins Fail
Instead of basking in the runner's high after a long run, I've been contending with post-run emotional crashes, making training even harder.
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Sydney Bollinger
The Myth of Carb Loading: It Is Not What You Think It Is
Carb loading is an essential part of marathoning, but it's not nearly as fun as I thought it would be.
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Sydney Bollinger
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Would I Survive a Horror Movie? A Marathon-Training Thought Experiment
Spoiler alert: I'd probably die (sometimes)
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Sydney Bollinger
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Can I Skip This Run? Dealing With Guilt During a Training Cycle
Of course, I am the only one struggling and everyone else is perfectly fine.
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Sydney Bollinger
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