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Race Review: Annapolis Running Festival Half Marathon
The Annapolis Running Festival is one of my favorite races. It started in 2023 and I’ve participated in this race every year since the inaugural race, which was my first Maryland race. The half marathon course starts at the Naval-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, goes...
Race Review: Shamrock 5k
The Shamrock 5k is a great start of the year for Charm City Run racing. A fast, downhill course in an energetic sea of green sets the stage for a great race experience. The course and cheering crowds can propel you into a PR, as it did for me this year. First goal of...
Book Review: How Bad Do You Want It? By Matt Fitzgerald
This is truly one of my favorite books of all time as it merges my two favorite topics: running and psychology. This book explains in detail why I fell in love with running and what keeps me coming back time and time again to learn more about myself through the sport....
Mental Fitness in Running
Athletes often focus on training to improve their physical fitness but often ignore another large component of performance, mental fitness “Physical fitness determines where the wall that represents your physical limit is placed. Mental fitness determines how close...
Local Run Spots: B & A Trail
The B&A (Baltimore and Annapolis) Trail is one of the most popular running locations for the greater Annapolis area. The paved trail spans 13.3 miles making it a perfect location for long or short runs as well as bike rides and casual walks. Additionally, many...
Book Review: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
Often times sporting brands don’t just represent products supplied to athletes but more so reflect the attitude athletes bring to their sport. Shoe Dog, a memoir of the founder of Nike, is a walk through of how the running spirit was centered in every step on the...
Preparing For Race Day
Having a specific race to train for is a great way to stay motivated in your running journey as it gives you a solid goal to be working towards. Signing up for a race also creates increased personal accountability with training. You’ve paid to join the race and...
Local Run Spots: Annapolis Town Center
The Annapolis Town Center is one of my favorite local run spots due to the people I’ve encountered while running there. Annapolis Charm City Run hosts run clubs where participants loop around the Town Center while sharing smiles and miles. We either do the large loop...
Book Review: Don’t Call it a Comeback by Keira D’Amato
If you’re anything like me, every once in a while you daydream about what it would be like to be a pro runner. I always used to think it would make running completely different, but this book showcased for me that we have far more in common with the pros than we...
Why Should I Train for a 5k/10k?
There are several benefits of training for a 5k or 10k for novice runners and advanced runners alike. For novice runners, these races are inviting distances that offer a manageable challenge. A 5k or 10k is a great introduction into running and can aid greatly in...