Whether you’ve run one marathon or 20, chances are you have a goal common to many other runners. You want to improve your marathon time. I ran my first marathon, in Honolulu in 1996, in 4:10. After that, my time actually went up to 4:25 in my fourth marathon, then gradually came down until I […]
8 Race Day Tips for a Successful Marathon
While much of marathon training focuses on preparing to run 26.2 miles it is important to have a race day plan too. After all, you’ve just spent anywhere from four to six months in an intensive effort to run a successful marathon. You had a training plan, followed it, did all your workouts, you’ve tapered, […]
5 Tips for Runners to Improve Recovery During Training
If you are training for a race it’s time to start thinking not only about your training plan, but also your recovery plan. While recovery is part of any good training plan, a specific recovery strategy, a plan within the plan, will help keep you healthy and uninjured through the training and the race. […]
5 Tips for Returning to the Marathon
So, did you see my Instagram post yesterday? Yes, it’s true. I signed up for my 40th marathon! And since, by January 2025 it will be almost five years since my last 26.2, it seemed appropriate to review these tips for returning to the marathon. View this post on […]
High Intensity Speed Training Can Improve Your Marathon Time
What? High-intensity speed training for a marathon? Don’t shake your head yet. It’s true. What is High-Intensity Speed Training? First, a definition. By high-intensity speed training, I’m talking about shorter intervals, probably on a track, done at about 90-95% of your effort level, or at about your 5k pace. Frequently in marathon training, shorter intervals […]
It’s Taper Time! How to Make the Most of your Half Marathon Taper
You’ve worked hard. You’ve followed your training plan, did all those long runs, that speed work, and now you’re about two weeks out from your race. You’re not done yet, though. The final part of your training starts now. It’s time for your half marathon taper. Many runners fear that they will lose fitness by […]
