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The Beginner’s Guide to Strava: What It Is, How It Works, and...

May 24, 2026

How Much Is a Half Marathon? UK and US Prices Explained

May 24, 2026

I’ll be running the Stratford Half Marathon

February 19, 2026

What to eat before a half marathon

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What is a gait analysis and is it worth it?

July 18, 2025

Guide to Parkrun

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How to breathe while running

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When was running invented? A timeline

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What to Eat Before Running In The Morning

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What to Wear Running: Your Running Outfit Every Season

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Garmin Forerunner 265 Review

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So you’ve probably seen it floating around the internet — the claim that a man…

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There’s no such thing as a bad run Kate Yeah, yeah, Dad, okay then.. I…

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Running & Stretching – My Controversial Opinion

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The power of the running community

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I put off downloading Strava for ages. I’d been using Runkeeper since 2016 — tracked…

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How Much Is a Half Marathon? UK and US Prices Explained

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    by Katie McDonald November 27, 2024
    by Katie McDonald November 27, 2024

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    Walking Shoe vs Running Shoe

    by Katie McDonald November 24, 2024
    by Katie McDonald November 24, 2024

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    by Katie McDonald November 14, 2024
    by Katie McDonald November 14, 2024

    Can You Use Running Shoes for Walking? Yes. Well, technically you can wear what you…

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    How to Increase Your Stamina for Running

    by Katie McDonald November 12, 2024
    by Katie McDonald November 12, 2024

    How do you increase your stamina for running? Some people say if you’re running and…

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    by Katie McDonald November 12, 2024
    by Katie McDonald November 12, 2024

    How to start running on a treadmill to lose weight: Suggested program You can run…

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    by Katie McDonald November 11, 2024
    by Katie McDonald November 11, 2024

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    by Katie McDonald November 2, 2024

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    by Katie McDonald October 12, 2024

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Hey! I'm Katie, a West Midlands runner. I started Lifeofamissfit in 2016 as my passion project. Over 10 years and two half marathons, I've learned running's power for mind and body. Let's chase that feeling together! Join me, and discover your own running journey.

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    • Half marathon pace chart
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    • How Much Is a Half Marathon? UK and US Prices Explained
    • What to eat before a half marathon
    • Half marathon pace chart
    • Can I Run a Half Marathon Without Training?
    • How Long Does It Take To Run a Half Marathon?
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    • Under Desk Dskeuzeew Treadmill Review
    • Garmin Forerunner 265 Review
    • Hoka Clifton shoes review
    • Lacoste LT Spirit 2.0 Sport Sneakers Review
    • Men’s Asics Running Shoes Review
    • New Balance 410 v8 review
    • Nike Metcon 6 Review
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