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:
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 …
…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 …
…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, …
…There’s no better feeling than crossing the finish line with a new Personal Record. Missing that PR might make all that training feel like a waste, but it doesn’t have to!
Note from Jason: This post is written …
…When it comes to marathon training, there’s no doubt that the most important workout is the long run.
Yes: tempo runs and high mileage are important. And of course, strength work, strides, and even some “speedwork” sessions will make …
…The finish line is in sight. Your lungs are burning and every muscle below the waist is on fire.
For hours, you’ve patiently and methodically executed your pacing strategy. The past few months have been solely dedicated to …
…“The Church of the Almighty Long Run” is where runners attend service most weekends. And there’s virtually no better type of running workout to gain endurance, speed and mental toughness.
Consider this: most runners – especially those …
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