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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you are getting ready to run a marathon – whether it is your first or your tenth – you will want to have the best possible shoes on your … 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
Last Saturday, I packed my bags, got in my buddy’s stick shift Toyota Corolla and rode shotgun for 3 hours to North Bend, WA. Now why in the world would … 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