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You can probably feel it in the air or sense it in your bones. It’s officially August, a month that offers more than meets the eye. For runners, it’s time to simply savor the tail end of summer or sign up for fall races. Here’s why runners love this transitional month and why it’s the perfect time to lace up a new pair of running shoes. Cool Morning Miles on the Horizon Long days start to wane, and as the month rolls on, mornings feel fresher. Those early runs become more inviting, letting you go farther without the heat beating down on you. It’s time to let the softer light lift you up and enjoy breezy morning miles. Soak Up Summer While It Lasts Do you naturally get more nostalgic in August? Perhaps it’s those golden hours, the last taste of warm evenings, or an unmistakable back-to-school buzz in the air. It’s the ideal moment to enjoy your favorite loop through the park or along the beach in wide toe box running shoes that let your foot land with a midfoot strike wi...

You’ve spent the last 16 to 20 weeks (or more) training hard with one goal in mind: lacing up your marathon-ready wide toe box running shoes , taking your place behind the starting line, and running 26.2 miles. Whether this is your first marathon or your fiftieth, enjoying the experience is the most important part of any big race. Here are four ways to make the most of your upcoming marathon. Enjoy the Energy Before the Race Before a marathon, you may feel excitement, anticipation, and nervous energy in the air as you and the other marathon runners prepare for the start of the race. Enjoy this energy before the event and give yourself plenty of time to check in, warm up, and allow for last-minute preparations, such as making sure your marathon foot shaped sneakers are tied just right, your race bib is securely attached, and you have everything you need along the way. Take In Your Surroundings During your marathon, don’t forget to take in your surroundings. After all your...