Perhaps the scariest thing about running a marathon is wondering how in the world you're possibly going to make it the entire way without walking or even stopping altogether. The last thing you want is to spend all your precious disposable time training for a marathon only to not even be able to finish all 26.2 miles. And even though walking is still a worthy way of earning that shiny finisher's medal, many runners who are...
We have an important topic to discuss today. That's right - underwear. Think this isn't high on the list of priorities of things you need to know when it comes to your training? Think again. Once you start upping the mileage, it won't take you long to notice if it's time to up your undies game. Trust me, you'll know. Bad skivvies don't discriminate between the sexes, both men and women can experience the excruciating rubbing...
As runners, we put our bodies through a lot. Especially when in training mode, soreness and discomfort from mile after mile of hitting the pavement is often inevitable even when you're training smart. Aches and pains are one of the normal byproducts of an athlete working to improve their performance. A typical response people have to feeling uncomfortable is to take an over-the-counter painkiller. But should you really be...
When you begin a new training cycle, it's common for a coach to ask you to complete a time trial. No matter what distance of race you're training for, these running time trials give both you and your coach valuable information. This type of time trial is not intended as a dress rehearsal for your goal race because they will be much shorter in length. Instead, think of the running time trial as a dipstick of your current...
We all know we need to be drinking water when we run, but the research says we're not correctly estimating our hydration needs. This doesn't mean we're necessarily dropping like flies because we're not drinking enough water (though this certainly is a risk), but drinking too little water can drastically affect running performance and recovery. For any run over 45 minutes (or less if it's hot out), you should be carrying...
I know this isn't common practice, but I've rarely used a training plan for races of distances 13.1 miles or less. I just ran a lot of easy miles, made sure to get in some speed work, with a good average of running days per week. For the most part, it's worked for me. The marathon though? It's a whole different animal. Training for a marathon without a plan can be disastrous. Googling for a plan will pull up names like...
One of my non-marathon running friends recently asked about "hitting the wall" in the marathon wondering if it's a real thing. (Where you feel the sudden onset of fatigue.) I told him that unfortunately, it is very real. I've spent time strategizing the best ways to avoid this from happening, and want to share it with all of you. Because hitting the wall is not fun! So let's find out why hitting the wall in a marathon...
Many runners feel like they need to run most days in order to get the mileage they need for training or they just love the mental health benefits a daily run can provide. Run streaking has also become a common "challenge" in recent years. But is it really ok to run every day? Let's find out. It is ok to run every single day with the right approach. To run safely every day, training needs to include mostly easy running as...
As a runner, your thought process is likely, "the harder I train, the faster I'll get." This seems as if it would make sense, and of course, you know you're working hard. We applaud your determination and focus! But as you go out every day and pound the pavement, quite literally willing your legs to go faster and faster every time, the running fatigue is bound to set in sooner rather than later. So, what gives? You've been...
Anyone who has trained for a marathon will tell you it's no joke. Whether they felt prepared or not, the process takes a physical and mental toll. When I put it like that, it sure doesn't sound that enticing, but honestly, that's what makes completing the marathon such an achievement. Because in the end, it's not just about the marathon. It's everything it took to get there. Which is what everyone always wants to know: How...
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