Jamestown Rhode Races Half Marathon: Your 10–14 Day Taper Guide
By Guest Blog Author: Dr. Lauren LaPierre – Founder of The Personalized Running Doc Run Coach, Physical Therapist & Runner Rehab Specialist You’ve spent weeks building mileage, increasing your long runs, completing workouts, and preparing your body for 13.1 miles. As the Jamestown Rhode Races Half Marathon approaches, the goal of training changes. You’re no […]
Jamestown Half Marathon Race Strategy: Race the Course, Finish Strong
By Guest Blog Author: Dr. Lauren LaPierre – Founder of The Personalized Running Doc Run Coach, Physical Therapist & Runner Rehab Specialist With its stunning coastal views and scenic landscapes, it’s easy to see why the Jamestown Half Marathon has become a favorite among Rhode Races runners. I’ve had the opportunity to run the roads […]
Half or Full Marathon? What You Shouldn’t Skip
Someone signs up for a half marathon because it “feels doable.” Someone else decides this is the year they’ll tackle the full. The excitement is real. The commitment is admirable. The training plan… sometimes less so. There’s a big difference between finishing a 5K and finishing 13.1 or 26.2 miles… and especially being able to […]
Ocean State Marathon Course Preview
26.2 Miles of Rhode Island’s Best Views There’s no better way to experience coastal Rhode Island than on foot — and the Ocean State Marathon in Narragansett gives you exactly that opportunity. From the sound of the waves at the start line to the scenic backroads and historic landmarks along the way, this course is […]
Go from Green to Zero with Rhode Races
Did you know that all Rhode Races events are Green-Certified by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management? Rhode Races actively contributes to the well-being of the communities it traverses by actively minimizing its neighborhood impact. One of our key objectives is to ensure that the race course is left cleaner than we found it. […]
Running on Gratitude
This time of year, we are wrapping up our race season and we start full scale planning of next year’s races. As we plan forward, we reflect on the past year – we send out surverys, we discuss internally what went right and what we need to change, what vendors are matching our mission and […]
Fifteen Ways to Spice Up Your Running
Whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned marathoner, every once in a while your running can start to get more like a chore rather than a gift. You start to get in a rut – the same ole routes, the same playlist, the weather is bad, etc – and you start to dread […]
Jamestown Course Preview
People often ask which race is our favorite race, and I respond that it is like trying to pick my favorite child – I love them all but for very different reasons. The Jamestown course tho…… it is a STUNNER!
Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives
A core part of our mission has been to be good environmental stewards. As we get to race in some of the most beautiful locations Rhode Island has to offer, we want to do our part in minimizing our footprint not just at these locations, but in our greater global use. To that end, we […]
November – A Time of Thanks
November is a time for reflection and thanks for us.? Not only is it the end of our racing season, but we formed the company 5 years ago in November so it is our Anniversary as well!? (You can learn more about us at this link.) We are always so incredibly grateful at the end […]
