Her Campus at Wisconsin
Why I Decided to Train for the Madison Half Marathon
How setting a goal and sticking to it has kept me grounded this fall semester. After last fall’s Madison Marathon, I made it a goal of mine to train...
Her Campus at NCSU
What I Learned from Training (and Running) a Half Marathon
This past summer, I decided to sign up for a half marathon in my hometown. I had recently gone on a tough hike and struggled to keep a positive...
Her Campus at U Mass Amherst
How Training for a Half Marathon Improved My Mental Health
One of the biggest issues I faced with my mental health was being unable to clear my mind and allow myself to relax without thinking about all of the...
Her Campus at Endicott
How the Boston Marathon Inspired Me
There have been 125 Boston Marathons so far, with them being continuous over the years, besides 2020 of course. This year I had the opportunity to watch the marathon...
Her Campus at BU
The Story of a Runner Who Broke Her Foot During Quarantine
Learn about Camryn McAllister’s running journey and how she has had adapted under new circumstances.
Her Campus at U Iowa
How To Start Running (by an Ex- Cross Country Runner)
1. Diet and hydration It's important to think about what you might eat before a run- especially if you're going to try running fast. You...
Her Campus at Wilfrid Laurier
Stop Running Away from Your Problems (and Start Running)
Running doesn’t fix every problem…but it could help.
Her Campus at C of C
Running a Half Marathon: A Reflection
In September of 2019, I began training for my first half marathon. Roughly one week after completing the Charleston Half Marathon, I'm reflecting on my experiences as I prepared...
Her Campus at GSU
How I Prepared for My Half Marathon
As a child, athleticism was a foreign concept. I was a lazy kid, always choosing watching television over playing outdoors. It wasn’t until...
Her Campus at MNSU
What I Learned from my First Half Marathon that goes Beyond just Running
My story to you about setbacks, adversity, self-discipline and sweet success.