As the amount of daylight slowly increases many runners are increasing the distance of their long run in preparation for a successful spring marathon. The “long run” is one of, if not the single most important training run in a marathon...
A 5K is one of the most popular race distances out there. You can find a 5K race almost any weekend of the year. The limited amount of time it takes to train for and even run a 3.1-mile race...
You love to run, and everyone knows it; but sometimes the mere thought of lacing up your shoes makes your legs feel like dead weight. All the peppy people in your running club talking about their way packed race schedules...
The recent running boom has brought with it a huge number of new and enthusiastic runners eager to challenge themselves and test their limits. Today, newcomers to the sport are increasingly setting their sights on the full marathon distance of...
I feel like this entry should be subtitled, “If you’re driving I-5 south the day before a full in San Diego, pack a few PB&Js and resist the urge to do the Double Double, Animal Style. Your body will thank...
I have not been running very long, but since I started, I have not been able to stop. Before I even considered running competitively, I still ran close to 3,000 miles a year. That’s a lot of running, especially for...
If you find yourself running at the same pace every day and cannot seem to get faster, it is time to give speed work a try. Without speed work, I never would have gotten my pace fast enough to qualify...
Marathons in this century have spiked in popularity. The Smithsonian reports almost 2 million people finished a half marathon in 2014 and since 2000 marathon participants have increased by at least double digits year over year.A good part of the...