Do you have a big race coming up? Your first marathon or half marathon? One that you’re hoping to PR or smash some goals? Maybe qualify for Boston? If you do, here are some things you need to do the night before your big race. 29 Things You Should Do the Night Before Your Big […]
6 Valuable Tips for Complete Marathon Recovery
Fact: Marathons are hard on the body. No matter your pace, you have been pounding for 26.2 miles, not to mention the months of hard training involved in preparation for the marathon. Your body needs a rest. Here are some tips to maximize marathon recovery. This post contains affiliate links. It can be difficult for […]
5 Ways Runners Can Avoid that “Need to Go” and Have a Better Race
Okay, I talk to a lot of runners, so I know I’m not alone in this. Do you ever, um, have to go at inconvenient times when you’re running a race? Maybe right before the starting gun goes off? Or, even worse, later on in the event, you’re running well, maybe on the way to […]
Your First Marathon: 26.2 Tips for Training (and Completing) Your First 26.2
So you finally went and did it. You signed up for your first marathon. Congratulations! Now, before the panic sets in let’s talk about how you’re going to get there. Marathons are challenging, which is why completing one is a significant accomplishment. You can do it though. Here are some tips for training (and completing) […]
The Art (and some science) of the Marathon Taper
Marathon training is hard. Very hard. You are pushing your body to its limits, running mileage that makes your friends’ jaws drop, training intensively for months, working toward the goal of finishing that 26.2 miles with pride. Whether you’re an elite athlete trying to win, an age group champion trying to set a new personal […]
8 Tips for Running Downhill and Why Downhill Training is Important
Whenever a runner has a hilly race to run, the focus is on the uphill, not on running downhill. After all, that’s the hard part, right? Running uphill makes your heart pound, your lungs burn, and your legs scream. So you prepare for such a challenging event by uphill training, getting stronger and more adept […]
