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the game plan blog

Tips, tricks, and winning plays for athletes and their families.

How to Train for a 10K Run in 1 Week: A Strategic Survival Guide
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How to Train for a 10K Run in 1 Week: A Strategic Survival Guide

Learn how to train for a 10k run in 1 week with our expert 7-day prep guide. Discover the run-walk method, gear tips, and pacing strategies to fini...

Is Running 10k Good? Why 6.2 Miles is the Runner’s Sweet Spot
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Is Running 10k Good? Why 6.2 Miles is the Runner’s Sweet Spot

Curious if running 10k is good for your health? Discover the physical benefits, training tips for beginners, and how to celebrate your 6.2-mile mil...

Finding Your Rhythm: What’s a Good Pace to Run for Every Distance
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Finding Your Rhythm: What’s a Good Pace to Run for Every Distance

Wondering what's a good pace to run? Discover average benchmarks, factors influencing speed, and expert tips to improve your stride and hit your go...

Finding Your Stride: What Pace Should You Run At for Your Best Miles?
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Finding Your Stride: What Pace Should You Run At for Your Best Miles?

Wondering what pace should you run at? Learn how to use the 'talk test' and RPE to find your perfect training effort, prevent injury, and reach you...

The 24-Hour Century: What Pace to Run 100 Miles in 24 Hours
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The 24-Hour Century: What Pace to Run 100 Miles in 24 Hours

Planning for a sub-24 ultra? Learn what pace to run 100 miles in 24 hours, how to bank time, and expert tips for managing aid stations to beat the ...

How to Improve Your Running Pace: Strategies for Speed and Consistency
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How to Improve Your Running Pace: Strategies for Speed and Consistency

Master how to improve your running pace with our expert guide on speed workouts, strength training, and recovery. Start training smarter and smash ...

What Pace to Run a Marathon: A Guide to Your Best Race Day
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What Pace to Run a Marathon: A Guide to Your Best Race Day

Discover what pace to run a marathon to finish strong. Our guide covers pace calculations, splits strategies, and expert tips to help you crush you...

Why Is My Running Pace Slowing Down? Understanding and Fixing the Slump
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Why Is My Running Pace Slowing Down? Understanding and Fixing the Slump

Frustrated with your speed? Discover why is my running pace slowing down and learn how to fix it with expert tips on recovery, nutrition, and train...

Finding Your Rhythm: What Should My Pace Be for a Long Run?
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Finding Your Rhythm: What Should My Pace Be for a Long Run?

Wondering what should my pace be for a long run? Learn how to find your ideal training speed using the talk test and expert rules to build enduranc...

Is a 10k Hard to Run? Tips for Success and Gifting Ideas
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Is a 10k Hard to Run? Tips for Success and Gifting Ideas

Is a 10k hard to run? Learn how to master the 6.2-mile distance with our training tips, gear guides, and race-day strategies. Start your 10K journe...