A lot of runners find it tough to design a well-rounded training plan. Maybe they don’t know enough, so their running becomes boring.
Or maybe they have too much information and succumb to the Try Everything, Try Nothing …
…Isn’t it funny that some people KNOW what to do with their running – when they’re actually totally wrong?
Some runners think sprinting 200’s is a great workout for the marathon. [More bad marathon advice]
Or that they …
…The 2008 New York City Marathon was one of the worst experiences of my life.
I was cocky even though my training was sub-par. I under-fueled and ran several tough miles too fast (fine… WAY too fast).
After the …
…You can imagine the hundreds of emails I get every month from crazy runners. Just recently I saw this gem and had to share:
……Horrible idea –> “I’m not going to fuel during the marathon and hope adrenaline will
Imagine that you’re in great shape. You’re really fit.
So you want to tackle a marathon.
You register and line up on race day… only to hit the wall at mile 20, walk a few miles, and finish much …
…A few short times per year, Run Your BQ accepts new runners to join the team and transform their marathon training. Are you going to join us this time?
RYBQ is now open – let me tell you about …
…Long runs! Tempo workouts! Mileage! We know these things are instrumental in running a fast marathon – but what else is important?
A marathon attempt is daunting: at 26.2 miles, it challenges your body in ways that shorter races …
…On September 15 at 8am, I stood on the starting line of an 8k road race in historic West Potomac Park. To my right, planes took off from Reagan National Airport and flew over the Potomac River. To my …
…This is the second article in a 3-part series focusing on the best material on Strength Running. Today, we dive into endurance.
I’m personally fascinated with gaining endurance and increasing aerobic capacity. It’s so seemingly simple (run more) …
…Is it possible to run a huge PR, avoid the infamous “marathon bonk,” and recover quickly from the race? You bet!
Mark racing a half marathon before his PR Marathon
I talk a lot about “small wins” – they’re …
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