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 […]
17 Tips for Hitting Your Marathon Goals
So here we are. The final countdown to your marathon. All the training is done. The plan was followed. You trained hard. Hit your targets. You rested when you were supposed to, ate healthfully to support your training, and followed your taper plan. All that is left is the race itself. Don’t blow it now! […]
Your First Marathon: 26.2 Tips for Training (and Completing) Your First 26.2
If you saw last week’s post you know that I signed up for what will be my 40th marathon in January 2025. That post was about returning to the marathon after a few year’s layoff. One of the tips I shared was to think more like a beginner than an intermediate. Since it’s been over […]
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 […]
10 Ways to Cause a Running Injury
It’s one of the worst things that can happen to a runner. Your training is going great, you feel stronger every day. Your race is in a month or so and you know you are capable of a PR. Then, it happens. Out of the blue, it seems, you are suddenly dealing with a running […]
Massage Gun Review: Bob and Brad D5 Pro Massage Gun
I recently had the chance to try out the Bob and Brad D5 Pro Massage Gun. I’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to review many different massage guns so I really know what I look for before I recommend one to my readers. I received the Bob & Brad D5 Pro Massage Gun in […]
