Training Diaries – Resourceful Man

How Much Do Running Shoes Cost Depending on the Type of Runner You Are?

Posted on May 5, 2025 by resourcefulman

I’m a full-time Lifehacker marathoner and senior finance writer, and now I’m merging my two worlds. Although running requires minimal equipment compared to other activities, […]

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Chassis Worth Spending on (and When You Can Save)

Posted on March 14, 2025 by resourcefulman

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?

Posted on March 4, 2025 by resourcefulman

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?

Posted on February 27, 2025 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on February 14, 2025 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on December 9, 2024 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on November 25, 2024 by resourcefulman

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.

Posted on November 13, 2024 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on November 1, 2024 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on October 22, 2024 by resourcefulman

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.

Posted on October 7, 2024 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on September 27, 2024 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on September 13, 2024 by resourcefulman

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

Posted on September 4, 2024 by resourcefulman

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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