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the game plan blog

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

How Can You Display Race Medals Without Taking Up Wall Space? A Solution Runners Love.
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How Can You Display Race Medals Without Taking Up Wall Space? A Solution Runners Love.

Every race medal tells a story. The miles you conquered, the early morning runs, the cheering at the finish line—it’s all captured in that ribbon a...

Why RunTechnology® Performance Socks Outrun the Competition
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Why RunTechnology® Performance Socks Outrun the Competition

When it comes to running, every detail matters—from your training plan to your hydration to, yes, your socks. Poor-quality socks can lead to bliste...

Virtual Races: Why They're Worth Running (And How to Make Them Epic)
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Virtual Races: Why They're Worth Running (And How to Make Them Epic)

In a world that's always moving, virtual races offer a flexible, motivating, and community-driven way to keep your running goals on track—no matter...

The Legacy of the New York City Marathon

The Legacy of the New York City Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon began humbly on September 13, 1970, when just 127 runners ran four loops around Central Park; only 55 finished—and o...

Running Through the Windy City: Chicago Marathon History, Tips, and Gear Every Runner Needs

Running Through the Windy City: Chicago Marathon History, Tips, and Gear Every Runner Needs

The Chicago Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors—and for good reason. Known for its flat, fast course and legendary crowd suppor...

Character-Inspired Running Outfits That Make Every Mile Magical
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Character-Inspired Running Outfits That Make Every Mile Magical

If you're heading to the most enchanting races on Earth—where every mile is full of fairy-tale fun, castle photo ops, and pixie dust—then your outf...

Top Hockey Products for Back to School
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Top Hockey Products for Back to School

Skate into the School Year with Style and Gear Built for the Game

Made By Runners, For Runners
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Made By Runners, For Runners

At Gone For a Run, every product starts with passion—from runners, for runners. Whether it's a training run under the morning sun or a cool-down st...