Are You Making These 7 Carb Loading Mistakes?
In the lead up to a race, one of the first questions I get is “will you have pasta the night before the race?” Because it’s all …
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12 Ways to Avoid Marathon Training Burnout
Don’t you ever get tired of running? You’ve certainly been asked this at least once in your running history. On stellar running days, you laugh and …
4 Hour Marathon Training Plan and Training Tips
A marathon is not just 26.2 miles, it’s months of training, smart recovery and good nutrition to get to the start line feeling strong, confident …
Best Hydration Packs & Ultimate Guide to Running Hydration
When it comes to running hydration there are plenty of options for carrying water, including my personal favorite the running hydration pack. Below is …
Running in the Heat and Humidity | Tips and Hot Weather Gear
Running in the heat is both something I love and loathe. There’s that satisfaction of a good sweat and the frustration of not being able to hit …
8 Running Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Race Day
Ask any experienced runner for their best race day tips and it almost always includes “don’t start too fast” and “don’t try anything new on race day”. …
6 Ways to Increase Running Endurance and Stamina
How to increase endurance running is a common running goal that can be achieved by ANY runner will to follow a few simple guidelines. Running …
9 Jogging Tips | Comical Running Stories to Learn From
We hear friends running stories of hitting the wall, massive blisters, lost toenails and ohhh the chafing, but something deep inside tells us “that …
Top 5 Best Marathon Running Shoes
You know a big part of my philosophy is that you need to rotate your running shoes, which means having shoes for different kinds of runs. Today …
Galloway Vs Hanson: Which Marathon Training Plan is Right For You?
Have you ever wondered the difference between all the marathon training plans out there? How do you begin to pick a marathon training plan? Will a …
6 Mistakes Most Runners Make That Cause Muscle Cramps
Arrrgggggghhh. Gasp. Calf grabbing, face contorted, as time stops and seconds feel like hours, while those around you try to figure out what’s …
Transitioning from the Half to Full Marathon: What You Need to Know for Beginner Marathon Training
Is a marathon simply twice as hard as a half marathon? If only! The best estimate I’ve seen is that the marathon is roughly 3.5 times as hard. Working …
Key to Maintaining Muscle Mass while Marathon Training
It’s frequently reported that you can either gain muscle or do distance running, but the two simply can’t be done together. While I fully agree that …
Post Marathon Fitness: Don’t Lose What You’ve Gained
Will I lose fitness by taking weeks off after my marathon? It’s a concern for nearly every runner I’ve encountered in the months post marathon where …
Long Run Tips: Getting Prepared Mentally and Physically
If you’re preparing to be one of the crazies who gets up earlier on Saturday than Monday, welcome to marathon training!!! Are you dreading the big …