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For many runners, chasing a sub-3 marathon is a holy grail achievement. And I don’t blame them – a marathon time that starts with a ‘2’ is exciting!
Since 2016, I’ve been coaching a tight-knit group of runners in …
…For many runners, chasing a sub-3 marathon is a holy grail achievement. And I don’t blame them – a marathon time that starts with a ‘2’ is exciting!
Since 2016, I’ve been coaching a tight-knit group of runners in …
…There’s an exercise science term that’s incredibly useful when evaluating any training problem: specificity.
The principle of specificity implies that to improve at any physical task, you must perform that task.
Marathon training should be taken seriously. But what if your race is rapidly approaching and you’re not quite ready?
I’m sure it’s happened to you at some point: you register for a race but don’t start training right away.…
…Conquering bad days, weeks, or even months is a necessary skill for any runner. Reaching your goals depends on it!
Note: this post was written by Strength Running Content Editor Christine Sandvik.
Running ultra races – particularly 100 …
…The Boston Marathon has captured the imagination of runners for over a hundred years. And for good reason: it’s considered the “world’s most prestigious marathon.”
First run in 1897 with a mere 18 athletes, the 2017 race had over …
…The Mile: it’s captured the hearts of track fans for generations. And it requires the speed of a sprinter with the endurance of a distance specialist.
The mile is the only imperial distance that survived the metric transition and …
…Barefoot running is an effective, safe, and fun training tool to help you improve. Unfortunately, it’s often widely misunderstood and improperly applied to the training of endurance runners!
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