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. […]
The Top 5 Marathon Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Ah, the marathon. Twenty six point two miles of wonder, joy, and things waiting to go wrong. It’s hard to have a perfect race, but there are some things (in addition to following your training plan) that you can do to make your experience as successful as possible. Start by avoiding these common marathon mistakes […]
9 Tips to Run a Better Race (at any distance from 5k to marathon)
Running a better race can mean different things to different people. For many, it is setting a new personal record (PR). Others want to feel good and stay strong through their event. Some want to just go out and have fun. Whatever running a better race means to you, here are some tips that will […]
7 Simple Tips for Running an Awesome Second Marathon
You Did It! You are a marathoner! It was hard, it was exciting, it may even have been grueling, but you did it. After a few days spent rejoicing, sharing your experience, showing off your medal, and impressing your coworkers, you may be thinking, “What’s next?” Okay, so maybe you will deal first with your […]
13.1 Tips to Help You Run Your Best Half Marathon
While the marathon seems to be a goal for many runners, the half marathon is still the most popular race distance in the United States. Yes, the marathon provides a multitude of challenges, but training to run your best half marathon is tough as well, and not preparing properly can lead to a bad race […]
Half Marathon Training: 3 Key Workouts to Run Your Best Race
Do you have a half marathon on your 2026 goal list? Either training for your first, improving, or even setting a new PR? Here are three key workouts that will take your half marathon training to the next level. Half Marathon Training: 3 Key Workouts Lactate Threshold (Tempo) Runs Tempo runs help increase your […]
