Chassis Worth Spending on (and When You Can Save)
I’m a full-time Lifehacker marathoner and senior financial columnist. And now I unite my two worlds. Last month I wrote about what investing in the […]
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How Much Do Races Cost, Depending on the Type of Runner You Are?
I’m a full-time Lifehacker marathoner and senior financial columnist. And now I unite my two worlds. Running is often touted as one of the most […]
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How Much Does Running Gear Cost, Depending on What Type of Runner You Are?
I’m a full-time Lifehacker marathoner and senior financial columnist. And now I unite my two worlds. Running is often touted as one of the most […]
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How Giving up the Fitness Watch Changed the Way I Run
I gave up wearing an Apple Watch about three marathons ago. A fitness watch is a great tool for most runners, but it’s not for […]
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Meredith’s Training Diaries: How I Broke My Marathon Personal Record
This is the season two finale of Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This episode covers all […]
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Meredith’s Workout Diaries: Make Taper Work for You
This is the second season of Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all […]
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All My Favorite Running Gear to Use on Race Day.
This is the second season of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the […]
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Visualization Is My Secret to a Successful Marathon
This is the second season of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the […]
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The Nine Biggest Race Day Mistakes You Should Avoid
This is the second season of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the […]
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This Is the Minimum Amount of Training Required to Run a Marathon.
As I lament in almost every training journal entry, not everyone is able to restructure their entire life around their training plan. Sure, there are […]
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Why You Should Include Short Runs in Your Marathon Training
I like to run, but I don’t like racing. I believe that races take away the joy of running for mental clarity and replace it […]
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How I Recover From a Long Run During Marathon Training
Welcome to season two of Training Diaries, a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the highs, […]
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What Not to Do When Training for a Marathon
Welcome to the second season of Training Diaries, Lifehacker’s series about my journey to the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, […]
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The Secret to Becoming a Runner Is a Good Daily Routine.
It’s been almost a month since I ran the New York City Marathon . I knew that after such an emotional experience, the longer it […]
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Meredith’s Training Diaries: My Marathon Autopsy
This is Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Training Diaries: How to Give Your Best Marathon Support
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Training Diary: Nothing New on Race Day
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Workout Diaries: How to Survive the Horrible Cutback
Welcome to Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Training Journal: My Favorite Way to Fuel up for a Marathon
Welcome to Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Training Diary: Running Slower Than You Think
Welcome to Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Workout Diary: the Difference Between Good Pain and Bad Pain
Welcome to Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Training Diary: Running in Bad Weather
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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Meredith’s Training Diary: How to Choose a Marathon Training Program
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will chronicle all the […]
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