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Dec
09Thank You for Making Us 2016 Store of the Year
- Community Stories
This is not just Charm City Run’s award, it is our award. The runners of this great state, the families who like to shop local,…
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Nov
30How to Stay Race Ready During the Holiday Season
- Nutrition
- Tips
Whether you’re training for a race early next year or between seasons, it’s important to eat well and maintain a healthy weight to make progress…
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Nov
22What to Eat Before Your Annual Holiday 5K
- Nutrition
The holidays are here, and the calendar is loaded with a slew of fun seasonal races, from turkey trots to ugly sweater 5Ks to Christmas…
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Nov
08The Best Running Shoe of 2016
- Shoes
The shoe that magically cures you of your current aches and pains and prevents future injuries. The shoe that makes you feel lighter on your…
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Nov
02Our Top Six Safety Tips for Running in the Dark
- Tips
- What to Wear
Runs during the fall and winter seasons require a little more planning that those effortless summer runs when you can simply roll out of bed…
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Oct
28My Chicago Marathon Recap, or That Time Barre Got Me Across the Finish Line
- Races
- Training
Two weeks before heading to Chicago I was contemplating deferring my race entry until next year. Could I really run a full marathon with such…
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Oct
246 Essential Items to Pack in Your Gear-Check Bag
- Tips
Congratulations! You just crossed the finish line of a long distance race. Maybe it's a 10K, half or full marathon or even an ultra marathon.…
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Oct
21“Why I Run” by Kathy Logsdon
- Why I Run
As someone who works in a running store it has been assumed that I must be an avid runner. Of course I must have run…
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Oct
13The Last Minute Fall Half/Full Marathon Race Day Checklist
- Tips
Besides the obvious running necessities (think running shoes and apparel) there are a few last minute items that may make your long distance race a…
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Oct
12From the 5K to the Marathon: What to Eat the Week of the Baltimore Running Festival
- Nutrition
You’ve been training for October 15 for weeks and months and now the Baltimore Running Festival is just days away! You can’t get any faster…
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Oct
11VIDEO: How to Hydrate for a Happy Race
- Nutrition
- Tips
Although the temperatures are starting to drop with the shift to the fall season, it is still just as important to stay hydrated during your…
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Oct
04Rethink the DNF: Did Not Fail
- Maryland Trails
A DNF (did not finish) is the tally which all ultra runners have come to face at some point and time in their running careers.…
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