As a coach, I’m most nervous during the return to running after a marathon phase of training. Aerobic fitness remains high but the body is still reeling from the aftermath of racing 26.2 miles.
The injury risk is significantly …
…Since 1994, the Philadelphia Marathon has become one of the best marathons in the United States.
And here, you’ll find Strength Running’s Philadelphia Marathon Course Guide to help you have the best race possible.
Philly puts on a great …
…How confident are you as a runner? If you say something like this, you’ll make me smile like a proud coach:
……“My training has gone so well that I know I’ll run a PR – it’s just a question
Doug Hay is a 5-time ultramarathon finisher and the creator of the trail running blog, Rock Creek Runner. Just recently he finished the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run.
He is also the co-host of the No …
…The marathon: for many, it’s a mythical unicorn. Capturing a great performance can be elusive and may take years.
Jason and Matt on the days they ran their fastest marathons
When I ran my first marathon, New York City …
…A few weeks ago a runner emailed me and said:
……“I started running a few weeks ago and I’m up to 9 miles per week with a 4 mile long run. I’m also working on increasing the run portion
Exercising and training are very different. Do you know how (and why it could be the difference between a huge personal best and another “so so” race)?
Exercising is for general health, well-being and even for fun. It makes …
…How do you run a fast marathon? It’s one of the most interesting questions I can think of as a runner, training geek, and coach.
It’s also incredibly complex. With a race as long as the marathon, there are …
…After working with thousands of runners, I’ve come across more skeptics than I ever thought existed.
Runners who insist “that will never work for me!” or “maybe that worked for her… but I’m different.”
Having “special snowflake …
…There’s no shortage of information about how to train for a marathon. Just search the web and you’ll find countless marathon plans, articles, and advice.
But if your goal is to do more than simply finish, what advice should …
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