How Accurate Are GPS Watches?
GPS watches seem like a gift from above for runners. The ability to track time, distance, pace, and more are all built in and let you analyze them all against … Read more
The Techy Guide to Running: Great Gear to Keep You Moving
Running is the perfect sport for techies. There is more technology available for runners than almost any other type of athlete. Watches can track your mileage and measure your heart … Read more
Spencer’s Leavenworth Marathon Training Update: Trip to ER, a PR, and Negative Thoughts
Well, I’ve done it again. I managed to wait until the month is nearly over before I post my so-called “Monthly reports”. I guess I’ve been so busy running, that … Read more
How to Build a Running Base before Starting a Training Program
Building a running base before tackling a marathon training program is strongly encouraged by most running experts, coaches and veteran runners. Training for a marathon involves strenuous workouts and heavy … Read more
What Gear to Bring to a Race: How to Pack Your Race Bag
For runners, packing a race bag for a first race is somewhat akin to first time parents packing a diaper bag for a first outing with the new baby. Many … Read more
Best Place to Buy Running Shoes
Running shoes are the most important gear a runner can purchase. Ask anyone who has attempted to run a race in ill-fitted or otherwise inadequate footwear. Proper shoes are the … Read more
How to Achieve your Weight Loss and Running Goals
Running is an excellent way to achieve your weight loss goals. I can personally attest to this statement; I ran off 60 pounds in under one year, and kept it … Read more
How to Train on a Treadmill
Treadmill workouts are not nearly as much fun as hitting the road or the trail, but they can afford some real benefits for your training program. Treadmills offer feedback that … Read more
What Should you Eat while Training for a Race?
When you are training for a long distance race, such as a half marathon or a marathon, what you eat matters. Caloric intake needs to compensate for what you burn … Read more
Finding Your Best Running Playlist to Keep You Motivated
Nothing gets your run boosted like a great playlist bumping in your headphones. You know a good song is playing when you are tempted to break your tempo and raise … Read more
Best Interval Training for a Marathon
Training for a marathon is a daunting task. I often advise beginners to think of running the marathon as they would think of eating an elephant; one bite at a … Read more
What are The Best Running Apps?
Smart phones seem to have been made for runners by runners. The sheer volume of available running apps indicates that this is at least plausible. Narrowing the list down to … Read more
Benefits of Track Training for Distance Runners
Track running has benefitted many a distance runner in both speed and endurance economies. Time on the track is well spent for runners at any level. Elite distance runners spend … Read more
What Are the Health Benefits of Running Half Marathons?
Running a half marathon has many health benefits for athletes who are just starting out as well as for those who are veteran runners. The half marathon is a good … Read more
Effective Carb Loading for a Marathon
Carb loading before a marathon is an essential way to build your energy stores prior to the big race. The body relies heavily upon these stores for a successful race. … Read more
How to Build Mileage for a Marathon without Getting Hurt
Building mileage while training for a marathon is a very serious business. Building too quickly, or not quickly enough, can leave you injured and ineffective on race day. Running 26.2 … Read more
How to Run a Marathon in Under 4 Hours
Running a marathon in under 4 hours is a hallmark achievement for many runners out there and it should be. My first marathon is over 4 hours and I have … Read more
What is the Best Running Headlamp for Night Runs?
For runners, there will always be obstacles- hills, uneven roads, trails– to overcome that stands in the way of a good run. While most of these challenges can be accomplished without … Read more
How to Effectively Hydrate During a Long Distance Race
Hydration is one of the most important aspects of running a successful race. The body uses an enormous amount of fluid during a long distance run. Sweat removes healthy fluid … Read more
What Are the Benefits of Hill Training for Runners?
Few things offer a runner greater benefits than hill training. While most runners groan at the sight of a looming ascent of road or trail, it is precisely the thing … Read more
What is a Tempo Run and How do You Properly Run One?
Tempo runs are something we hear a lot about in the running community. According to some, we are supposed to include at least two of them in each training week. … Read more
When to Begin Tapering Mileage before a Race
Tapering your mileage before a long distance race is all about conserving energy and ensuring race readiness. Long distance running, particularly training for a marathon, brings heavy fatigue with it. … Read more
Common Mistakes in Strength Training for Runners
Whether or not to incorporate strength training while training for a marathon has long been a topic of debate for runners and coaches. Until fairly recently, many believed it was … Read more
Best Energy Chews for your Endurance Chase
Any runner who is acquainted with distance training has also been introduced to the world of energy replacements. These often come in the form of goop or glob, but they … Read more
Perks of Trail Running
Trail running has a lot to offer athletes who are looking to change up their routine, build strength or find motivation outside of the gym. Trail runs have a way … Read more