Every year, on the first Sunday in November, more than 50,000 runners participate in one of the most spectacular sporting events in the world: the New York City Marathon. From the elite runners to the back-of-the-packers, […]
The tapering phase is a critical part of your marathon training. During the last couple of weeks of your training, it’s important that you taper, or cut back your mileage, to give your body and mind […]
Your marathon training is done and you’re counting down the days until you toe the starting line of your marathon. As a marathon runner and long-distance running coach, I’ve seen how bad and good decisions […]
If you’re getting ready for a marathon or other race, you may be wondering if you should run the day before the marathon. Like many running-related questions, your miles may vary! There’s no definitive answer […]
Thinking about running a half marathon or want to remind yourself of why you signed up for one in the first place? Here are some excellent reasons why we love half marathons. 1. It’s not a […]
When you’re training for a long distance race such as a half or full marathon, you may have to deal with some pain or discomfort during the training or the race itself. You actually should […]
“I’m running my first half marathon. How can I estimate my half marathon time?” Finishing times for most half marathons (13.1 miles) range from a little over an hour for elite runners to 3+ hours […]
You’ve probably met one of those runners that never seem nervous before a race or they don’t complain or talk negatively about running. Maybe you are one of those runners. But, since you are reading […]
The half and full marathoners that I coach know that a weekly long runs is an essential part of their training. Of course, it’s not always their favorite part of the training, but they understand […]
The mental challenge of long runs and races can be just as tough (if not more difficult) as the physical demands of the distance. Here are some mind games for long runs and races that […]
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