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Spring Marathon Training for Women; Essential Gear, Fueling Tips, and Community Support from Ardsley
Spring marathon season is approaching; long runs are stretching past two hours, tempo workouts are sharpening, and race day logistics are coming into focus. Whether you are lining up in Boston Marathon , New York City Marathon , or a local 26.2 closer to home, your preparation deserves products and spaces built specifically for women. At Ardsley, we believe performance should not require compromise. We created a women’s only sporting goods store because women deserve tailored
Feb 263 min read


Postpartum Return to Running
At Ardsley, we believe women deserve clear, evidence-informed support at every stage of sport, including postpartum. T here is no universal timeline for postpartum return to running, and variation is both normal and expected. This guide compiles common recommendations, professional resources, and community-informed considerations to support postpartum runners as they rebuild strength, confidence, and consistency. Medical Disclaimer This content is for informational and educat
Jan 203 min read


20 Essential Safety Tips Every Female Runner Needs to Know
Running is an empowering and fulfilling activity for women, offering physical and mental health benefits. However, ensuring safety while running is paramount, especially for female runners who may face unique risks. Here is a comprehensive summary of key safety tips for female runners to consider: 1. Plan Your Route in Advance Familiar Routes: Opt for well-lit and populated areas. Running on familiar routes reduces the risk of getting lost and ensures you know potential safe
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Tips to Beat the Heat: Running a Race in Hot Weather
If you were a spectator for a marathon and you thought the weather was perfect, it's likely it wasn't great for the runners. Perfect marathon-spectator weather i s a 65 ° to 75° cloudless-day. For runners, these are brutal conditions. Runners in +60° conditions will likely experience heat exhaustion, dehydration, GI issues and become light-headed and/or pass out. Especially if the runners are participating in a spring marathon as those runners most likely trained through
Apr 22, 20244 min read


Post Marathon Recovery: How to Take Care of Your Body and Mind
You've muscled and white-knuckled long runs through inclement weather, injuries, treadmill long-runs, watched motivational and informational YouTube videos and your social media feed is full of running influencers. You've run your marathon! Yay! Now what? Well there is a few questions you have to ask yourself before you choose your road to recovery and eventually return to training. The first and most important question is: How did your marathon go? In order to sort this
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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