Race Day Is Won During Training Every marathon runner has been there. The night before the race, you’ve laid out your gear, pinned on your bib, checked the weather forecast for the tenth time, and double-checked that your running watch is fully charged. As race...
How to Avoid Burnout During Marathon Training Training for a marathon is one of the most rewarding journeys a runner can take. Watching your long runs grow, your fitness improve, and your confidence build is incredibly satisfying. But somewhere between the excitement...
When runners think about improving their marathon performance, the first instinct is often to run more miles. While consistent mileage is important, optimizing your training is about getting the most benefit from every workout while staying healthy enough to make it...
Balancing Data-Driven Training with the Joy of Running There has never been a better time to be a runner who loves data. GPS watches can measure pace, heart rate, cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, sleep quality, training load, recovery scores, and...
Zone 2 Training vs. Interval-Heavy Plans: Which One Really Makes You a Better Runner? Spend just a few minutes browsing any running forum, and you’ll quickly notice one topic that sparks plenty of debate: Is it better to spend most of your time running easy in...
