Best Marathons for Newbies


Updated 10/09/08 6:21 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 8 comments

Best Marathons for Newbies

Running your first marathon can be a very scary thing. So instead of signing up for the New York City Marathon as your very first marathon, try starting with something a little less intimidating. Not sure which marathons are good for first timers? Here's a list from US Airways Magazine that sums it right up: DISNEY WORLD MARATHON Novices will love the fact that the course is level, and you’ll Read more

Training Advice From Marathoner Kara Goucher


Updated 02/27/12 11:28 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Marathoner Kara Goucher Shares the Secret of Prerace Tapering

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Becky O'Neill Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and is hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com. With less than two days until Steele's first half marathon, elite distance runner Read more

The Five Best Races For Women


Updated 02/15/12 6:52 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Races For Women From Marathons to 5Ks

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea Sage Steele, SportsCenter anchor, is preparing to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World on Feb. 26 and hoping to fall in love with running in the process. Follow Sage’s journey on espnW.com. Women's races offer a decidedly different vibe than their coed Read more