Jus' Running Blog
Heat and Humidity: Our Summer Running Friends
By Joe Ainsworth Running has provided a necessary outlet for many in the uncertain time of summer 2020. I will admit though, running in Western North Carolina in the summer can be a chore! I begin most runs around 7 a.m. and the other day I looked at the weather app...
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A Human Animal
By Whitney Waters A Human Animal I’m on mile 14 or so, coming downhill on a single-track trail, and the partly cloudy skies give way to rain. The mud is caked on my shoes and splattered up the back of my calves. Scuff marks on the insides of my ankles from where my...
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For The Love Of Running
By Whitney Waters For the Love of Running “What are you training for?” This is probably one of the most common questions I hear in the running community. And for good reason: it’s exciting to talk about upcoming races, goals, and training plans with other runners....
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Fueling on the Run
By Jus' Running So, you’ve started running longer distances, but are now confused about what to eat during the run? You’re feeling like all your energy gets zapped from your body after about 60 minutes? You’re overhearing your running friends talk about their “gels”...
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Boston Marathon Preview: Kevin FitzGerald
Due to COVID-19, many springtime races were canceled or postponed - a devastating blow to the motivation of runners across the world. This year’s Boston Marathon, slated to take place on April 20th, was no exception. The legendary marathon is now scheduled for Monday,...
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Boston Marathon Preview: Tina Slagel
Due to COVID-19, many springtime races were canceled or postponed - a devastating blow to the motivation of runners across the world. This year’s Boston Marathon, slated to take place on April 20th, was no exception. The legendary marathon is now scheduled for Monday,...
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Boston Marathon Preview: Janet Bensley
Due to COVID-19, many springtime races were canceled or postponed - a devastating blow to the motivation of runners across the world. This year’s Boston Marathon, slated to take place on April 20th, was no exception. The legendary marathon is now scheduled for Monday,...
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Ensuring That Outdoor Activity Remains An Essential Activity in Western North Carolina
Written by Rachel Veale Spring has officially arrived in Western North Carolina – neighborhood streets are lined with blooming redbuds, cherry blossom, and magnolias, and the soft green leaves are beginning once again to fill the mountains that surround Asheville....
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Boston Marathon Preview: Kelsey Hanger
This post is the second in an ongoing series of posts featuring Jus’ Running Race Team members who have qualified to run in the 124th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2020. We hope that you take pleasure in the variety of backgrounds and experience represented here and...
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Boston Marathon Preview: Jennifer Black
This post features several Jus’ Running Race Team members who have qualified to run in the 124th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2020. We hope that you take pleasure in the variety of backgrounds and experience represented here and appreciate their willingness to share...
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