Jane

The weekly long run is incredibly important during marathon training. Since it's an endurance event, you're going to need to build yours up. The best way to do that is incorporating one long run per week into your training. These can be daunting, but with the right preparation, they'll go so much better! Preparing for a long run during marathon training is your first line in getting it completed successfully. And who doesn't...

Most non-runners don't even know how long a marathon is let alone how long it takes to run one. Once I tell them it takes a few (or several) hours, they usually look at me like I'm crazy and say they could never do that. But, I  believe almost anyone can run a marathon which I wrote about here. Some will be faster, some will be slower, and most people will finish in a time somewhere in the middle. Most recreational...

When making the decision to run a marathon, you know the first thing you need to do is get running. Months and months of training are required. But even though the actual running part is the most important, there are many other factors to consider in order to be strong for your race and make the day go as smoothly as possible. Part of this includes having the essential items you need to complete the race to the best of your...

With over 700 marathons scheduled in the U.S. annually, it's tough to narrow down which one to choose. Whether you're trying to run a marathon in every state or are just looking to find the perfect marathon in a few states in particular, hopefully this list can save you a lot of extra searching. Here is my line up of the best marathon in each state! Alabama - Rocket City Marathon Where: Huntsville, ALWhen: DecemberWhy...

Not everyone wants to run a marathon. As much as I try to convince every runner I meet that they should run at least one before completely writing it off forever, it's understandable why people would prefer to stick to shorter distances. That was definitely my jam for a long time, too. But one way for people to be a part of the marathon experience without making the huge leap is through a marathon relay. So, what is a...

I've never run a marathon without carrying my own water and fuel. There are a lot of reasons I do this, but lately I've been wondering if I'm hindering my performance at all by doing so. I wanted to look into both the advantages and disadvantages of carrying your own water in a marathon as well as the best options for carrying if you decide to go that route. The reason I got to thinking about this question so much lately is...