No one said it would be easy…

Kaitlyn is one of two new guest bloggers who will be writing for 42.2 for the 2016 marathon training season. She will be writing monthly blogs, updating us on the ups and downs of her journey from 0 to 42.2. By Kaitlyn Fulton  No one said it would be easy, they just said it would be worth it. This month specifically has been a challenging one for me. I started a new job for.. Read More

Running… for 42.2km?! Can I really do it??

By Kaitlyn Fulton Kaitlyn is one of two new guest bloggers who will be writing for 42.2 for the 2016 marathon training season. She will be writing monthly blogs, updating us on the ups and downs of her journey from 0 to 42.2. Two months ago, my journey to run a marathon started to become a reality when I signed up for the University of Calgary Marathon Training Program. Running a marathon is something I’ve dreamed.. Read More

You’re a mule, not a racehorse

By Rachel Crooks My first month of marathon training is complete! My foam roller has become my best friend and I have definitely been frequenting running stores more than is entirely necessary. It’s been great and I’ve already learned a lot. My biggest learning so far is the importance of building a low intensity training base. Prior to starting the marathon program, my philosophy for every run was to go as fast as.. Read More

Meet Rachel Crooks

Rachel is one of two new guest bloggers who will be writing for 42.2 for the 2016 marathon training season. She will be writing monthly blogs on the second Saturday of every month, updating us on the ups and downs of her journey from 0 to 42.2. I sat down with Rachel to find out a little more her and her running journey up until now. I can’t wait to see what this.. Read More

What’s coming up?

For this marathon training season I am really excited to announce a few awesome new things for 42.2! I started this site to document what it’s like to run your very first marathon. As everyone who has run a marathon knows, it’s a really special experience and I was so excited to take on the challenge of sharing that experience with others. But now that I’ve finished my first 42.2, it will be.. Read More