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Welcome to the Austin Marathon Blog!

Whether you’re gearing up for your first marathon, aiming to improve your half marathon time, or simply seeking a fun running experience in the heart of Texas, you’ve come to the right place! Our blog is filled with expert tips, inspiring stories, and race day advice for runners of all levels. Scroll through our latest articles below, use the search bar to find specific topics, or reach out to us through the chat in the bottom corner if you need assistance. We’re here to help you cross that finish line!

Runners can use these 9 tips to see improvement all the way to the Austin Marathon start line.

See Improvement During Your Training with these 9 Tips

July 30, 2019
Incorporate these 9 things runners do every day to see improvement There’s…
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Follow this Recovery Timeline After Your Long Training Run

July 22, 2019
Recover from your long training run faster with our advice Your…
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6 Tips to Help You Wake Up Early for a Morning Run

July 17, 2019
Get out the door for your morning run with these 6 tips The…
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The Peterson Brothers headlined the 2018 Austin Marathon and Six Square's 2019 Blues Music Showcase, an East Austin highlight.

Explore these 7 East Austin Highlights Near the Austin Marathon Course

July 15, 2019
Explore some of our favorite East Austin highlights and learn…
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Kayleigh Williamson, the first runner with Down syndrome to cross the Austin Half Marathon finish line, is putting her mark on the world through running.

Putting Her Mark on the World through Running

July 8, 2019
Kayleigh is putting her mark on the world and improving her health…
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7 East Austin Restaurants Near the Austin Marathon Course

July 2, 2019
Check out some of our favorite East Austin restaurants near the…
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9 Types of Runs Every Runner Should Know About

June 4, 2019
Know the difference between these 9 types of runs and build them…
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2020 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Registration Opens June 1st

May 30, 2019
2020 Austin Marathon prepares for runners from around the world Registration…
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5 Reasons to Run 26.2 Miles

May 30, 2019
There are many reasons to run 26.2 miles in Austin, here are…
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