One scroll through Instagram and you’ll likely be barraged by coffee alternatives to replace caffeine. If you’re caffeine sensitive, sure, these are good options. But if not, grab your cup of joe and start reading. Because guess what? Drinking coffee, especially coffee before running, is almost always a good idea. Study after study after study … Read more
How to pace yourself when running is a learned skill that seasoned runners learn over time. You don’t just start running and automatically know, “oh yeah, this is the pace I can hold for 3.1 miles.” Related: How Long Is a 5k? If you’ve ever watched kids run, or if you remember yourself running as … Read more
It’s a conundrum only marathoners will understand: how to carry energy gels during a marathon. First of all, you crazy people want to run 26.2 miles—in a row?! AND, to add insult to injury, you want to carry with you tiny sugary gel packets to slurp down while you’re doing this?! It does sound nuts. … Read more
With the popularity of downhill marathons, it’s not surprising that we need to learn how to RUN DOWNHILL properly. Because running downhill is not the same as running uphill or on flat ground in anyway. Running downhill recruits different muscle groups and requires different form…and if you don’t do it correctly, running downhill can trash … Read more
Successful marathon training requires fueling well before, during and after your training runs.“If you run, you are an endurance athlete and need to view food differently. Food is fuel for your body and should not be restricted or feared,” says registered dietitian Kristy Baumann. She suggests eating about an hour before runs, about every half … Read more
Many marathon runners want fast times even more than an amazing race day experience. I did the research to find the 12 best fall marathons that have both–flat, fast courses and a great race experience. My three top fall marathons are the Wineglass Marathon, the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, and the Marine Corps Marathon. Read on … Read more
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