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Cindy Kuzma

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Covers:  running, endurance sports, fitness, health, wellness
Freelance journalist. Co-author, Rebound and Breakthrough Women's Running. Co-host, Injured Athletes Club podcast (injuredathletesclub.com).

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Cindy Kuzma is a freelance writer who covers running and other sports, fitness, and health. She received an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and is certified as a running coach by the Road Runners Club of America. You can find her work here in many other print and online publications, including SELF, The New York Times, Runner’s World, and more. She’s also the co-author of Breakthrough Women's Running: Dream Big and Train Smart and Rebound: Train You…

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Getting older isn't a sign of weakness. How to adapt your running goals in midlife for easier, happier runs

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By Cindy Kuzma Verified
| MSN UK Verified
In November 2025, I crossed the finish line of the Scottsdale Every Woman's Marathon and took a breath before looking at my watch . When I finally peered down, the time that I saw was more than 30 minutes behind what I'd run for a marathon the year prior. In fact, it was the second-slowest of my 24 marathons. Objectively, I knew that there were plenty of good reasons for this.
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The Pros Take Their Base Training Seriously—You Should, Too

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By Cindy Kuzma Verified
| Runner's World Verified
What does a runner who takes off in the elite corral of a major marathon or wins an Olympic medal do once they’ve climbed to the top of the podium? They take a break, then they go back to base training. Whether they’re racing a mile or ultramarathons, pro runners dedicate weeks or months to base training in order to prep their bodies and minds for the demands of race-specific training.
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Should you run further than your race distance in training? Experts explain how to get your mileage just right

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By Cindy Kuzma Verified
| Runner's World UK Verified
There are plenty of times when going the extra mile pays off in the long run – and that’s especially true of race training. For example, some 5K training plans have long runs that stretch to seven or even 10 miles, even though you’ll only run 3.1 miles on race day. And half training marathon plans, like our sub-2 plan, will see you run for just over two hours – that’s longer than your goal finish time – for your longest long run before race day. But what are the benefits of those extra miles?
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