I had never trained for a marathon in the winter until I was basically forced to. Okay, no one forced me to, but if I wanted to run the Boston Marathon (my dream race I'd worked so hard to qualify for), I was going to have to train through Colorado's coldest months. There was a learning curve, but I learned strategies to properly train for a marathon during the frigid winter and you can, too. Training for a marathon in...
If you're toying with the idea of running a marathon, you're likely already a pretty avid runner. I'm guessing you've raced 5ks and 10ks and perhaps some half marathons as well. At this point, it's natural to be asking yourself, "Should I run a marathon?" Though I can't make the decision for you, I'll happily give you some reasons to help guide your choice. You should run a marathon if: it's one of your goalsit sounds...
If you've watched a marathon, you may have noticed that all the runners wrap themselves in a foil sheet after they cross the finish line. It looks a bit weird, and you might think it's just for advertisements. However, foil blankets serve an important purpose once runners have finished the marathon. Marathon runners wear foil blankets after running to keep themselves warm and avoid post-race chills. After a race, their body...
Not all running feels the same. Recall the wind sprints of death you had to do in high school and compare that to the light jog you did yesterday to hurry across the street. And if you're a runner, you know easy jogs feel completely different than the speedwork you have to do. Easy runs are aerobic-dominant and hard runs are more anaerobic. But when it comes to the 26.2-mile marathon, which is it? Are marathons aerobic or...
Running is supposed to be an inexpensive sport, right? Well it is...at least until you decide you want to start showing what you're made of in races. The cost of a 5k isn't so bad, but the dollar signs really start coming when you sign up for endurance races like the marathon. So, why are marathons so expensive? There are a lot of factors involved in putting on a marathon event and those costs add up. Though corporate...
A marathon can be a daunting challenge, and for good reason. 26.2 miles is a long way for one, but training for one is also a major time commitment. It takes a lot of mileage to prepare to run a marathon (and even more to run it to maximum potential.) But, how much do marathon runners actually have to run? Most marathon runners prepare by running between 30 - 50 miles per week with less mileage in the beginning of marathon...
As someone who's been running for 20 years, it's easy for me to forget that not everyone is up on the lingo of the sport. When I tell people I have a marathon coming up, I think most people realize it's quite a long distance, but unless they're distance runners themselves, I don't think they know exactly how many miles it actually is. Just like 5k and 10k have little meaning to non-runners, until you or someone you know is...
There is no doubt that runners place a lot of stress on their bodies when they train for marathons. The kind of mileage that properly training for a marathon requires means there is usually a much higher risk for injury than for someone who simply runs for exercise or who is training for a shorter distance race. So how do you prevent injury so you can get to the starting line ready to roll? The best way to prevent injury in...
Most won't argue that the long run is the glue when it comes to marathon training. Every single week runners improve their endurance by gradually building the mileage of their long run. Skipping them or even cutting them short can easily cause your training to completely fall apart. But long runs aren't sufficient on their own to getting a runner to reach their potential in the marathon. Today we're talking about another...
Other than all those miles you have to run during marathon training, trying to figure out how to best fuel those runs might be the next hardest part. Because every person's needs are different, nailing your marathon nutrition can take a lot of trial and error. In order to be the best endurance runner you can be, you need to be fueling in a way that allows you to replenish the energy you burn while running long. Perhaps most...
Get an idea of what it's like to work with a running coach...for free!
New videos posted weekends. Perfect for watching while prepping or recovering from your long run!
