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We’ve busted all kinds of excuses for not running around here from lost mojo to “I’m too old”. But one area still remains…the newbie phase. The point where you’re doing it, but not totally committed […]
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 free marathon plan off the internet do the trick? […]
While low heart rate training is more of method of training and less of a prescribed plan, I am including it the comparison of marathon training programs because it’s currently what I use. Many of […]
As any of you who follow me on Instagram know the last few years have been wild and a bit out of my control on the running front. First I was injured for 8 months […]
Do you ever pass a runner that’s walking and assume they must be injured or in pain? Then a few miles later they pass you…then start walking again…what on Earth is going on?! You’ve likely […]
In contrast to the 3 day a week style of the FIRST training method, today we are exploring the Hanson Marathon training method which calls for 6 days of running and little to no cross […]
Ever wonder what you really need to cover 13.1 miles? The new gizmos, gadgets, shoes, shirts and such that pop up monthly in magazines make it easy to over invest…though my list is now longer […]
After surviving peak week, you’re finally heading in to what is both loved and hated by many runners: taper. It’s the time where your mind plays tricks. Was that a niggle or nag in your […]
I love coaching new runners. I get to answer all kinds of questions, research things to customize workouts, watch them make progress and share in their joy {ok and their pain because the struggle is […]
The first marathon training method we are exploring this week is aptly named FIRST {The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training}. Billed as an ideal way for runners to prepare for their first marathon […]