Most of us don’t have six hours per day to dedicate to running. Though if we did, I’m sure we’d all love that freedom!
But in reality, we have to make time and shuffle our schedules to accommodate all …
Listen in on a Coaching Call About Running a Sub-3 Marathon
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 …
How to Rush Marathon Training in a Short Time Period
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.…
Running Boston? How to Plan the Morning of the Boston Marathon
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 …
Carb Loading for Marathoners: Do’s and Don’ts for Training and Racing
The marathon is a unique event: it’s long enough that carb loading becomes an important key to your success on race day.
Because of it’s distance, the marathon is different than shorter races. Your fueling choices before and during …
How Much Mileage Should You Run During Marathon Training?
The marathon holds a special place in many runners minds: it’s the ultimate test of endurance, grit, and mental toughness.
Every day, I get questions from my readers about the marathon:
- “Should I take a gel every 4 miles
Training for a Marathon? My 4 Favorite Marathon Workouts
The marathon might be the most challenging distance that “normal people” race – and for good reason.
At 26.2 miles and lasting the better part of a workday for most runners, it will test you in ways no shorter …
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 to choose your next goal after a marathon
Running a marathon is a thrill – no matter if you set a Personal Best or crawl home to the finish line.
Either way, running 26.2 miles is an achievement that most people will never accomplish. It takes guts, …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
