Another Runner Mom’s blog
So many factors go into making a race a stand out: a plate-size finisher’s medal; brag-worthy swag; loads of high-fiving spectators; a connection you make with another runner on the course. For [...]
Preparing for the Key West Half Marathon: How to Find the Perfect Running Partner
By: Sara Zipf Running alone is a great way to examine personal goals, tune into your body’s individual needs, and train without any added pressure. While many may start running solo for the [...]
Key West Half Marathon & Runfest Announces New “Big Pecker Challenge”
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Wearing a Medical ID Tag During a Marathon: Elevating Safety and Wellbeing as a Runner
By: Sara Zipf Wearing a Medical ID Tag During a Marathon: Elevating Safety and Wellbeing as a Runner At least 50% of regular runners get hurt each year (some estimates put the percentage [...]
From Clean Clothes to Post-Run Showers — Proper Hygiene for Marathon Runners
By: Sara Zipf Hand hygiene is more than a good habit—it’s your first line of defense! By keeping those palms clean, you’re dodging nearly a third of diarrheal diseases and warding off [...]
Managing Chronic Pain By Running — How Training for the 2024 Key West Half Marathon Presents a Fulfilling Option
By: Sara Zipf An estimated 20.9% of U.S. adults experienced chronic pain during 2021, highlights the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those who are looking for new ways to [...]
Running During the Summer Months — The Basics and Importance of Proper Hydration
70% of runners experienced one or more incidents in which they believed dehydration caused a major downfall in their performance, according to research published in the Journal of Athletic [...]
Rest Must Be Prioritized By All Long-Distance Runners
Experts say that long-distance runners should take between 2 and 3 rest days every week. This is the advice that the 4000 annual Key West Marathon runners and 1.1 million total yearly marathon [...]
