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, […]
Training for Your First Half Marathon: 10 Tips for Success
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and sign up for your first half marathon! Congratulations! You are now on your way to training for and competing in the most popular distance in running! Now, before we go any further, here’s a mental exercise for you (and I only have you do it because […]
Do It Anywhere Runners Workout
Do It Anywhere Runners Workout I love having a workout that I can do anywhere. A do it anywhere runners workout that can be done at home, at the gym, even outdoors if the weather is fine. This is that workout. No equipment is necessary though a mat and a chair would be quite helpful. […]
Tips and Tools for Running Recovery
I talk a lot about training, including the importance of rest and recovery. I still find that many, maybe most, runners focus more on the hard part of training: the speed work, the hill training, the tempo runs, the long runs, but frequently tend to just pay a lot less attention to running recovery. Yes, […]
6 Tips That will Really Help You Finally Stick with your Fitness Program
Every January a lot of people pick the new year as a time to make new plans, goals, and resolutions. Many decide that this is the year that they will finally start a fitness program and get fit, lose weight, or generally get healthier. Sadly, by February, a good portion of those people have already […]
