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19/10/2026

Medal Monday. From panic to PR🏅

Yesterday’s International Half Marathon in Detroit did NOT start the way I planned. Stuck in a traffic jam, watching the clock tick… By the time I parked and sprinted to the start, my corral was long gone. Started all the way at the back. Honestly? At that point I was just happy to be on the course.

I let go of my 1:45 goal and decided to just run for fun. But a few miles in, the legs felt really great. I started zig-zagging my way through the field.

What a feeling crossing the Ambassador Bridge into Canada: it is one of my biggest running moments. Coming back through the tunnel was a different story: humid, steep and tough.

But back in Detroit the crowd and the vibes carried me, and I just kept pushing all the way to the finish. I finished in 1:42, three minutes quicker than last year.

With barely any training these past weeks (Chicago Marathon expo life), I’m over the moon with this one.

Lesson learned: leave earlier, Detroit traffic is crazy. Second lesson: never give up on a race before it starts.

13/10/2026

🇺🇸 🏅 Your Chicago Story, more than 26.2 miles.

You didn’t just run Chicago.

You trained for it.
You showed up.
You kept going.

Early mornings. Long runs. Countless miles.
The miles you ran alone and the ones you shared with friends.

You earned every mile.

Your Strava remembers the data.
Trainingsparkle turns it into a story worth keeping.

Your routes, stats, activities and photos beautifully brought together in your own personalized Chicago Marathon hardcover book. 📕

From the training that got you there to that unforgettable finish in Grant Park, surrounded by the incredible energy of Chicago.

Simply connect your Strava, create and personalize your book, and we’ll take care of the rest.

You ran Chicago.
Now cherish everything it took to get there. 🇺🇸

Turn your Strava into your story.
Swipe to see how it works → 📕

12/10/2026

🏅 MEDAL MONDAY 🔥

What an incredible weekend!

Trainingsparkle attended its first World Marathon Major Expo in Chicago! Such a special milestone for us!

Meanwhile, our amazing ambassadors were out there achieving incredible things!

🌺 Kaitlin Carew | Triathlete | Physical Therapist Took on the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii!

🏔️ Nadia Ruiz | Educator | Coach Conquered the Kodiak 50K!

🇺🇸 Coach Mike Ran the iconic Chicago Marathon!

We’re so proud of you all! ❤️

And a HUGE congratulations to everyone who earned a medal this weekend! 🏅

Every medal has a story. Every finish line deserves to be celebrated.

HAPPY MEDAL MONDAY! 🔥

09/10/2026

🇺🇸🏃🏼‍♂️Chicago Marathon Story🏃🏼‍♂️🇺🇸

I’m Mike, 38, and I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2022 and 2025.

When I stood at the start line in 2022, I was nervous. Just a few weeks earlier, I had passed out after finishing the Berlin Marathon. I knew I could run 26.2 miles, but I wasn’t sure if I could do it safely.

Chicago changed everything.

For the first time, I followed a proper nutrition plan from start to finish. No skipping fuel, no guessing. And for the first time, I crossed a marathon finish line feeling strong instead of completely exhausted.

But what made Chicago truly unforgettable were the crowds.

The atmosphere was electric from the very first mile. Every neighborhood felt like its own block party, with thousands of spectators cheering runners on.

When my legs started to struggle, the energy of the crowds kept me going. Not once did I feel alone.

When I returned in 2025, Chicago gave me another unforgettable moment.

I qualified for the 2027 Boston Marathon! 🏅

The same course that once proved I could finish strong had now helped me reach another major milestone.

From passing out in Berlin to finding my confidence in Chicago.

Same city. Two marathons. A completely different runner.

Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s the city that helped shape the runner I am today.

🇺🇸 Good luck to everyone running the Chicago Marathon this weekend!

Mike

08/10/2026

🇺🇸 THE CHICAGO MARATHON EXPO! 🏃‍♂️🔥

Our booth is ready, the books are on display, and we’re so excited to be here!

Our very first World Marathon Major Expo! 🏅

Running Chicago this weekend? Come say hi, discover how we turn your Strava activities into a personalized hardcover book, and see your running journey come to life.

📍 Booth 270

We can’t wait to meet you! 🇺🇸📕

07/10/2026

❤️🤍💙 Chicago Marathon Story ❤️🤍💙

I’m Nadia, 42, born and raised in Los Angeles. I’m a Biology Educator and have been an Endurance Coach for 20 years.

I’ve run the Chicago Marathon four times in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2024. And there’s one thing that keeps bringing me back: the energy.

Chicago feels electric. You can feel the excitement of thousands of runners throughout the city before race day, and somehow that energy carries you through the marathon itself.

My first three Chicagos were races I shared with friends. Then, ten years later, I decided to come back alone.

This time, I wanted to test myself.

Could I still match the runner I was ten years earlier?

I could. And that made my 2024 finish incredibly special. It wasn’t just about a time it was proof to myself that I could overcome hardships, setbacks and still challenge the younger version of me.

The Chicago course is fast and relatively flat, but don’t underestimate it. You’ll feel every bridge when you’re running at race pace, and the energy of the first 10K can easily pull you along too quickly.

Every marathon gets difficult when you truly push yourself. That’s also why I keep coming back. Every race teaches me something new about myself.

You never forget your first marathon. Your first Major. Your first Chicago.

And every finish line after that is still a gift.

Electric. Magical. Surreal.

My tip for runners this weekend: run your race, your pace. I’ve raced more than 700 times over the past 30 years, and I’ve seen too many runners go out too fast.

Trust your plan. Stick to it. And let Chicago come to you. 🇺🇸🏃‍♀️

Nadia Ruiz | Educator | Coach Nadia Ruiz

04/10/2026

🇺🇸🔥 BREAKING NEWS 🔥🇺🇸

Trainingsparkle is going to the Chicago Marathon. Our first time at a World Major.

Chicago means a lot to me. I ran it in 2022 and set a PR there, and somewhere in those months of training the idea for Trainingsparkle took shape. I wanted something to show for all the runs nobody sees, not just the medal at the end.

Four years later I’m going back, this time with a booth and a table full of books. We’re at booth 270, next to On and New Balance, which still feels a bit surreal to write.

We’ll also be showing something new we’ve been working on. More on that soon.

If you’re running Chicago, come by and say hi. I’d love to hear about your build-up.

Who’s running the Chicago Marathon? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🇺🇸
Let us know in the comments!

Daniel, founder of Trainingsparkle

03/10/2026

🔥🌺Trainingsparkle ambassador Kaitlin is going to Kona!

Four Ironmans.
Two heartbreaking near misses.
One dream she refused to give up on.

Kaitlin’s Ironman journey started with a 13:46 finish in Wisconsin. She came back stronger, eventually breaking the 10-hour barrier with an incredible 9:53:51 in California.

But even that wasn’t enough to qualify.

Then came Ironman Arizona 2025.

Another sub-10 finish. And this time, Kaitlin’s name was called.

She was going to Kona. 🌺

Years of training, setbacks and refusing to give up have led to this moment.

Next week, Kaitlin will race the Ironman World Championship wearing Trainingsparkle along the way.

Good luck, Kaitlin Carew | Triathlete | Physical Therapist! Enjoy every second. You earned this.🔥

01/10/2026

🇩🇪🏅 Your Berlin Story, more than 26 miles.

You didn’t just run Berlin.

You trained for it.
You showed up.
You kept going.

Early mornings. Long runs. Countless miles.
The miles you ran alone and the ones you shared with friends.

You earned every mile.

Your Strava remembers the data.
Trainingsparkle turns it into a story worth keeping.

Your routes, stats, activities and photos — beautifully brought together in your own personalized Berlin Marathon hardcover book. 📕

From the training that got you there to that unforgettable finish through the Brandenburg Gate.

Simply connect your Strava, create and personalize your book, and we’ll take care of the rest.

You ran Berlin.
Now cherish everything it took to get there. 🇩🇪

Turn your Strava into your story.
Swipe to see how it works → 📕

26/09/2026

🇩🇪 NEW: Berlin Marathon Edition!

Tomorrow is race day. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

But your Berlin Marathon is more than 42.195 km.

This book is completely dedicated to your road to the Berlin Marathon all your training, every race along the way and finally… THE MARATHON. 🏅

And this edition is all about Berlin.
There’s a special page for your race BIB, and throughout the book, dedicated Berlin Marathon pages bring you closer and closer to the big day.

Your entire journey, brought together in one personal book. 📖

Your journey. Your marathon. Your story.

Good luck tomorrow, Berlin runners! 🇩🇪

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