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1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Alex Predhome

   I Was Burned Out on Chasing PRs. Then I Ran a No-Frills Race on a Highway. (opens the original)

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   After several years of heavy training and chasing ambitious times, I realized that I had lost touch with one of the most important ideas in running: Racing is a game, and running is supposed to be fun. I intuitively understood this as a kid, when I’d play tag, run after a ball, or race kids in school. I wasn’t overthinking it. I was just running and enjoying it. A few years ago, my motivation was in the tank, and I wasn’t having fun. I was dealing with an odd case of sciatic nerve pain that dera

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2. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Alex Predhome

   This Marathon Golden Rule Could Save You on Race Morning (opens the original)

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   Most people have heard of Murphy’s law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. I have a modified “Predhome’s law” as it pertains to runners: If you don’t budget an extra 15-30 minutes for something to go wrong, you’ll wish you had. In other words, my best piece of marathon advice isn’t necessarily about fueling or pacing or shoes or straws. My best piece of marathon advice is to budget a little extra time to be lost to bullshit into your race day plan to get to the starting line. It’s not tha

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