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Blog: Motivation

Running Remixed Week Two
It’s time to talk about streaking. No need to cover your eyes, you get to keep your clothes on for this challenge. A run streak means logging a set number of miles every day for, well, however long you want to. We’ve seen week-long and year-long streaks. We even have a few streakers in the […]

#2018Journey
We are into it now, 2018 is underway, and change is in the air and dreams on getting on paper. With the spirit of the new year in mind we want to offer a challenge to you- share your journey. There are lots of ways to make this year one to remember. Tess offered a number […]

Let’s Run the District
We are one solid week into the #RunTheDistrict Challenge, we love seeing you guys out running both IRL and on social media. Check out these posts and views if you are looking the motivation to get out and run our town. On your next run don’t forget to tag @runpacers and #runthedistrict so we can […]

Achey Brakey Heart
The human heart in both the figurative and literal sense has been an inspiration for many, from poets to the popstars. Thanks to science we know a lot more about our lil’ tickers than we did 100 years ago and its pretty freaking cool. Let me introduce you to the leanest, meanest pumping machine – […]

What is SAD?
Are you one of the many DMV residents who are officially over winter? I am, and honestly it has not been that bad! Sure cozy sweaters, snowy runs and hot cocoa are great, but for many the winter season brings on symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression […]

Mighty Miles
This week we are kicking off a contest with our friends at Mighty Meals. The contest is you doing what you already do (run) but this will add a superhero flair to the whole event. Here is what you need to do; go out for your run and at some point get a picture of you […]

Marine Corps Marathon Training with Ken Zambito
While running the Mississippi Blues Marathon in Jackson, Mississippi Ken fell into step with another runner who noticed and commented on his Boston to Big Sur shirt. The two struck up a conversation and ran together for the next 20 miles where they learned they were both working on running marathons in all 50 States. […]

Dear Runner, It’s not you, it’s me
Dear Runner, It’s not you, it’s me. I know our relationship can be difficult sometimes, there are ups and there are downs, it’s life. Just a few months ago you thought I was freezing you out, but thankfully you stuck with it, and after a few weeks we warmed up to each other again (and […]

MCM Training with Tracy Hale
At the age of 37 Tracy Hale wanted to get healthy so she quit smoking and started running. Her first move was to join a boot camp for women and through that experience she ran her first 5K and was hooked. The longest distance Tracy has run is the Zooma Half Marathon and now she […]

Track with the DC Front Runners
DC Front Runners have hosted spring track workouts for the past few years, their season kicks off in early April and wraps up at the end of May or early June. This spring Front Runners have been meeting every Wednesday evening at the Banneker Track with the objective is to gain some speed for a […]