As a coach, I’m most nervous during the two weeks after a marathon. Aerobic fitness remains high but the body is still reeling from the aftermath of racing 26.2 miles.
The injury risk is significantly higher post-marathon, when the …
…Since 1994, the Philadelphia Marathon has become one of the best marathons in the United States.
Philly puts on a great show with all the amenities, world-class timing and organization, and a nearly perfect marathon venue to run a …
…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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