There is nothing like the feeling of a first of any kind, but there is something very special about running your first half marathon. If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking yourself Am I ready for my first half marathon?

The answer is YES, you will be ready if you:

1. Prepare
2. Plan
3. Adjust

For National Girls & Women in Sports Day we're spotlighting a former WPIAL athlete who is now one of the top distance runners in the country, Elaina Tabb! Elaina talks about her time participating in sports while growing up and shares advice for young female athletes. 

As the weather cools down and the holiday season heats up, we can’t help but feel excitement knowing this year’s YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Turkey Trot presented by UPMC Health Plan is almost two weeks away! The Zimmerman family is ready to get back to a live start line—will you join them?! Read on to learn more about what this annual tradition means to their family.

“The shared experiences we’ve had in the three years of running the GAP Relay together are great memories for all of us, and it really bonds us.”