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

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

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

Stretching is perhaps the most vital element of your core training as a runner. Stretching does more than reduce muscle soreness and loosen you up for the next workout; it … Read more

Running a marathon requires intense and steady training to ensure readiness. Most runners follow a meticulous training plan to prepare for the big day, full of tempo runs, speed workouts, … Read more

Runners are generally polite people, so it is no surprise that there is actually an established system of road etiquette for runners. Although we typically think of our sport as … Read more

Since Pheidippides completed the first marathon, man (and woman) has been fascinated with following his footsteps.  Of course, we humans haven’t stopped at distance; we have found ways to make … Read more

The key to successful racing is in balanced workouts that include cross training.  Cross training offers the runner the benefit of training different muscle groups while taking a rest from … Read more

Working up to your first 5K run can be an exciting time.  Maybe you have just started running and wanted a goal to keep you focused on those days when … Read more

There are few experiences that can top ultra-racing to test the human mind, body and spirit.  Ultra runner Christopher Brill of San Diego, California shares his race experiences with ultra-racing … Read more

Training for a marathon is a process of precision that requires strict adherence to schedule and timing.  There is not a lot of room for illness in the marathon training … Read more

Few human experiences are more inspiring than the marathon.  The energy of a race, the hours on the road, the rush of completing a hard run with a personal record … Read more

Many first time marathoners make it through the big event without too much trouble.  However, there are runners, like myself, who learn absolutely everything the hard way and make several … Read more

Running with a charity organization is one of the most rewarding ways to accomplish your running goals.  Besides the obvious benefit of giving something good to the world with your … Read more

Running is a sport of solitude.  For many, it is the chance to clear the thoughts of the day between themselves and the road.  It is also the opportunity to … Read more