“So, how many toenails did you lose?” Marathoners commonly hear this question from people who assume that black toenails or toenails falling off are inevitable when running a marathon. Some runners even think of getting […]
Running is not always easy. Some days you may feel like you can run forever, while there are those bad runs when you feel like you’re not making any progress and you just want to […]
Runners who I coach often ask me, “You don’t still get nervous before races, do you?” I always tell them that even experienced runners get some pre-race anxiety. So, yes, I sometimes feel sick to […]
Veteran marathon runners say that the race really begins at the 20-mile mark, when you buckle up for a grueling 10K run to the finish line. Indeed, the final 6.2 miles of a marathon is […]
Raise your hand if you’ve said one of the following things before biting into a tempting, high-calorie, high-fat dessert: “I ran this morning – I can eat this!” “I’ll burn this off tomorrow!” “I deserve […]
This easy-to-follow 8 week advanced 5K training schedule (below) is for experienced 5K runners. It’s particularly useful for runners who are hoping to run a personal best in the 5K. If you don’t have 8 […]
“I’m flying in from the West Coast before the Boston marathon. I’m worried about the three-hour time difference. Any suggestions for reducing the effects of jet lag for the race?” When traveling to a different […]
If you’ve run a bunch of 5Ks, you may have gotten to the point where you’re just not seeing any improvement. It’s natural for runners to reach a performance plateau, after seeing months or even […]
I like to think that I’m fairly motivated when it comes to running. I know that running makes me feel better, both mentally and physically, and thinking about my post-run self is usually sufficient motivation […]
These simple lower body exercises for runners can help prevent injuries, especially for those who are prone to knee pain. […]
Copyright © 2024 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes