Where to Find the Best Pre-Run Pasta and Carbs in Austin
Gero on 10/26/2026

Where to Find the Best Pre-Run Pasta and Carbs in Austin

Planning a pasta dinner with your running crew? Staying downtown and sorting out breakfast before race morning? Start with these four Austin stops.For pre-run pasta in Austin, consider Mandola’s Italian Kitchen in South Austin, North Italia downtown, or Patrizi’s on Manor Road. For bagels to pick up

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How to Recruit Your Running Crew for the 2027 Austin Marathon
Gero on 10/26/2026

How to Recruit Your Running Crew for the 2027 Austin Marathon

Because 26.2, 13.1, or 3.1 miles are even better with your favorite people by your side.Running the Austin Marathon is an unforgettable experience, but running it with your friends? Even better.Whether you’re chasing a personal record, taking on your first half marathon, or just looking for an excus

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Exploring the Greenbelt: Best Trail Runs for Austin Marathoners
Gero on 10/23/2026

Exploring the Greenbelt: Best Trail Runs for Austin Marathoners

For Austin road marathoners, four useful Barton Creek Greenbelt running options are a short out-and-back from Zilker, an outing from Loop 360, a run toward Twin Falls from Gaines Park, and a Hill of Life outing from Trail’s End. Choose your starting point around the run you want, and let conditions

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How to Handle a Missed Long Run Without Panicking
Gero on 10/19/2026

How to Handle a Missed Long Run Without Panicking

If you miss a long run during marathon training, don’t automatically make it up. One missed session usually doesn’t undo an otherwise consistent training block. Check why you missed it, review the upcoming week, and avoid squeezing extra mileage into your schedule or taper. Injury or illness calls f

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