Marathon Maniac

Latest Stories

Culture

Why I'm More Invested In The Olympics Than Ever Before

Our Marathon Maniac contemplates what it’s really like to consistently aim for greatness.

Danielle CemprolaAugust 15, 2016

Health

We Need To Address The Addictive Parts Of Running

Our Marathon Maniac is living proof that running is a habit-forming drug.

Danielle CemprolaJuly 26, 2016

Culture

One Runner's Mom Is Truly The Mother Of All Spectators

Our Marathon Maniac looks back at some of her races and shares stories of her biggest cheerleader along the way.

Danielle CemprolaJune 24, 2016

Culture

4 Things Every Race-Day Spectator Should Do

When you're out on course spectating, your role in the race is more important than you think.

Danielle CemprolaJune 10, 2016

Culture

The 4 Reasons You Should Run A Destination Race

Our Marathon Maniac shares her top reasons you should try a destination race.

Danielle CemprolaMay 9, 2016

Culture

One Runner Got Totally Mellow At This Particular Race

She had a great time learning from runners in the Capital of Casual.

Danielle CemprolaMay 9, 2016

Culture

5 Reasons You'll Love The Half Marathon

Our Marathon Maniac shares why she can't get enough of 13.1 miles.

Danielle CemprolaApril 1, 2016

Training

The One Running Goal You Can Keep This Year

Tired of breaking your goals and resolutions by February? Time to make them simpler.

Danielle CemprolaFebruary 2, 2016

Training

A Great Reason To Run On Christmas

Our Marathon Maniac shares a tradition she holds on to with her family.

Danielle CemprolaDecember 22, 2015

Training

Why You Should Race For A Charity

Our Marathon Maniac discovered the many benefits of running with a charity bib.

Danielle CemprolaNovember 6, 2015

Health

Running Helped Me Battle My Eating Disorders

Our Marathon Maniac opens up about her battle with eating disorders.

Danielle CemprolaSeptember 10, 2015

Training

Here's Why You Definitely Need To Start Strength Training

Our Marathon Maniac explains how she went from a weight-room phobic to a strength-training evangelist.

Danielle CemprolaAugust 6, 2015

Training

In A Running Funk? Hit Reset On Your Training

To cure a serious case of self-doubt, our Marathon Maniac goes back to the drawing board.

Danielle CemprolaJuly 9, 2015

Training

Fighting Through Running Burnout

Our Marathon Maniac learns a lesson in physiology and philosophy when she puts her trust in a new training plan.

Danielle CemprolaJune 9, 2015

Training

What Happens When You Experience Running Burnout?

Our Marathon Maniac realizes that she can’t always keep up the pace.

Danielle CemprolaMay 13, 2015

Training

How To Trust A New Training Plan

Our Marathon Maniac learns a lesson in physiology and philosophy when she puts her trust in a new training plan.

Danielle CemprolaApril 16, 2015

Culture

Marathon Maniac: Back on Her Feet

Our Marathon Maniac toed the line of her first 26.2-miler following back surgery, nerves and all.

Danielle CemprolaFebruary 26, 2015

Culture

Marathon Maniac: A Formal Apology

Oh, so running is good for you? It took our Marathon Maniac way too long to reach this obvious epiphany.

Danielle CemprolaJanuary 28, 2015

Cross-Training

Marathon Maniac: Accepting Cross-Training

Forced to question her hate-hate relationship with cross-training, Danielle turned to the five stages for answers.

Danielle CemprolaDecember 22, 2014

Culture

Marathon Maniac: Shoe Blues

When a marathon maniac has to put away her running shoes, what happens to her running self?

Danielle CemprolaNovember 21, 2014

Marathon Maniac

Latest Stories

Why I'm More Invested In The Olympics Than Ever Before

We Need To Address The Addictive Parts Of Running

One Runner's Mom Is Truly The Mother Of All Spectators

4 Things Every Race-Day Spectator Should Do

The 4 Reasons You Should Run A Destination Race

One Runner Got Totally Mellow At This Particular Race

5 Reasons You'll Love The Half Marathon

The One Running Goal You Can Keep This Year

A Great Reason To Run On Christmas

Why You Should Race For A Charity

Running Helped Me Battle My Eating Disorders

Here's Why You Definitely Need To Start Strength Training

In A Running Funk? Hit Reset On Your Training

Fighting Through Running Burnout

What Happens When You Experience Running Burnout?

How To Trust A New Training Plan

Marathon Maniac: Back on Her Feet

Marathon Maniac: A Formal Apology

Marathon Maniac: Accepting Cross-Training

Marathon Maniac: Shoe Blues

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