The half marathon is one of the fastest growing races in the world – and for good reason. Half marathon training is approachable – and so is the race.
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Archives for May 2017
Ian Sharman on Racing Massive Downhills (and in costumes)
Have you ever noticed that hilly races make you a lot more sore than flat races?
It should come as no surprise: hills are more stressful. You fight gravity on the way up and use it to your advantage …
How Allan Overcame Piriformis Syndrome (and became an athlete)
Can you ever imagine running 3:17 in your first marathon – and still not consider yourself a “real” runner?
Me neither.
But Allan is a runner who felt that way. After his speedy debut at 26.2, he still felt …
CNN’s Tom Foreman on Running for a Lifetime
Once you build the running habit, you’ll be a runner for life. But how does running change after a few decades?
When I started running in 1998, I had no idea that joining my high school cross country team …
Tony Gentilcore on Why Runners Need to Lift
Is it surprising that I don’t think strength workouts are cross-training? Rather, strength work is just part of your training as a runner.
Cross-training is supplemental exercise that can be helpful to your running, like cycling.
But just like …
Training Log Snapshot: The Week Before My 3,000 PR
Looking at old training logs is exciting – I can almost feel how each workout felt. Just like looking at old race photos:
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How to Review An Entire Season (and plan for the next one)
Good runners do something unique that helps them succeed: they think long-term and reflect often on their training.
This outlook improves many aspects of your …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
