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Long Pants and Pumpkins: Dressing for Fall Runs
Did someone say fall? As a native New-Englander and a lover of the cooler weather and rainy days, autumn is easily my favorite time of year; as a human and a runner. The temps are just starting to drop off and most runners would say fall is one of the most ideal seasons to run…
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Hot to Trot: Dressing for the Heat
Summer! The season for beach trips, picnics, and all kinds of outdoor leisure, but running? Many runners, myself included, do far less outdoor running during the two seasons of temperature extremes: summer and winter. Aside from the fact that it can be far less enjoyable to run in the high heat, you are also at…
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Running Attire: What to Wear, What to Wear?
When I began running, I lived in an area that had a widely varying climate, and one question I asked myself was, how should I dress for the weather when I’m running? Temperature: For an outdoor run, a great baseline standard is, dress for a temperature that is 10 degrees warmer than the actual temperature…
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Let’s Start with the Basics
The hardest part of running can sometimes be getting started! My posts will alternate between speaking to new and more experienced runners, but for this one, I’d love to start with runner square-one basics. Let’s do a little Question and Answer for today’s post: Q: What should I wear when I run? A: Your shoes…
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A Reasonable Introduction
A little bit about me, and why I’m happy to call myself a reasonable runner. Welcome to my corner of the world! I am going to use this first post to tell you a bit about myself, and why I am looking forward to sharing more with you! My name is Rachel, a long-time Maine…
The Reasonable Runner 