How Many Calories Are Burned Running a 5K Finally managed to run a 5K in one go? Well, it’s definitely a milestone worth celebrating, no matter what your end goal … Read more
How Long Before a Marathon Should I Run a Half Marathon. As a marathon runner, you spend months preparing for the big race. During that period, you may feel the … Read more
So, you’ve run several 5K and 10K races and worked hard on your PR, but you still want to make a certain achievement to feel more accomplished. Your ambitious soul … Read more
What to Do Before Starting to Train for a Marathon? Deciding to run a marathon can be a huge commitment. Usually, it takes months of training to get into shape … Read more
When Should I Stop Lifting Before a Half Marathon It’s common knowledge among athletes that runners should lift a bit of weight as they train. Whether you’re running a simple … Read more
Running a marathon, especially those last few miles before the finish line, is filled with both excitement and unbelievable exhaustion. Once you complete the race and rest for a few … Read more
There’s always been a bit of a debate as to how many 20 mile runs before a marathon you should do. Some say two times a week is a good … Read more
You might have heard about Abebe Bikila, the marathon runner who ran Olympic races barefoot. However, there’s way more to the late athlete than meets the eye. He overcame injuries, … Read more
Tomorrow’s the big day and you couldn’t be more pumped, but what should you do? After all those training days, it’s normal to wonder what to do the day before … Read more
Whenever you look for expert running advice, you can always look at the greats. One of those greats was the legendary, gold-winner Abebe Bikila. Bikila stood out among all other … Read more
I remember the first truly large road race that I did. I had only been running for a couple months and I decided to register for the Buffalo Niagara Turkey … Read more
Do you want to walk a half-marathon, but you’re afraid you can’t do it? As someone once said, there are no shortcuts in marathons. If you go on that race … Read more
If you’re wondering “what’s a good marathon time”, the answer is too broad to cover with a single interval. What’s considered a good marathon time for a beginner male runner … Read more
Running a marathon is the ultimate testament as to how physically tough you are. When you toe the start line, no one can do the work for you—you’re going to … Read more
While running a marathon, your ordinary running belt might not cut it. You will need to find something that has enough room to accommodate everything you’ll need to bring with … Read more
Have you ever wondered how your own marathon times stack up against that of other runners your age? Sure, we’re all our own biggest competitors. But how fast are you … Read more
You only have a few weeks to train for your upcoming half marathon, and you’re starting to freak out wondering if you’ll be ready. Here’s a 6 week half marathon … Read more
Running the Boston Marathon is something almost every runner dreams about. It’s a race known for attracting top talent and runners. Many runners face grueling training schedules just to knock … Read more
Runners don’t always tackle goals the same way. One runner may spend months preparing for a half marathon, while others simply show up race day with little training and decide … Read more
You have two big dates coming up — the due date for your baby and a marathon you signed up for before you even knew you were pregnant. Can you … Read more
You’ve made the decision to run a marathon and you want to make sure you’re totally prepared. You’ve picked out your race, you’ve selected your training plan, and you’ve got … Read more
A marathon is an incredible experience that people train for months to prepare for. After 6 months of work, the day is finally here and you are reaching the finish … Read more
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
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
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