Carb Loading for a Marathon: Marathon Monday

…whether that’s sweat or drool running down your face. Before a marathon, food becomes even more important. At this point, you’ve probably nailed down your pre-run meal and how you…

Marathon Monday: Marathon Training Apps

…use these digital tools to train for your marathon. Here are my favorite marathon training apps to make running my first marathon a lot more enjoyable: 1. Spotify I’m not…

Marathon Monday: When “Just Do It” Isn’t Doing It

…the time. I’ve turned into my mother). And so far, this Type A personality has been a perfect fit for marathon training plan, especially since I’ve been using the “Coach”…

Marathon Monday: When Vacation Strikes

…of the weekend relaxing, floating, going back for seconds, and cheers-ing. So overall, my normal running schedule wasn’t really disrupted. However, summer vacations and fall marathon training don’t always mix,…

Marathon Monday: The Benefits of Group Training

…makes group training for a marathon such a good idea. Here’s what they had to say: From Jessica Ni Murphy of BibRave: “Marathon training with a group has been life…

Marathon Monday: Change of Tune, Change of Pace

…Fitness, a fun 5K on Thursday night, and the arrival of some new headphones just in time for my runs this week! Throughout my marathon training, I’ve come to rely…

Marathon Monday: The Ugly Truth About Running Problems

…your longest runs- the last thing you want during your marathon is a fire burning between your legs. Also, invest in seamless underwear and shorts, and avoid wearing cotton. Sweating…

Marathon Tapering Tips: Marathon Monday

…movies, listen to the Rocky soundtrack, read a top marathoner’s autobiography – anything to get you inspired. Personally, I will be perfecting my marathon playlist and watching Stomp the Yard…

Over the Hill: Marathon Monday

…line, the Chicago Marathon course is pretty much flat as a pancake, which makes it very appealing to both first-time marathoners looking for a “beginner” course and seasoned marathoners who…

Marathon Monday: Cross Training for Runners

…as the Hansons Marathon Method: A Renegade Path to Your Fastest Marathon that focuses on “running while fatigued”), cross-training helps balance out your body, gives your legs a bit of…

Marathon Monday: Fartlek Training

…help avoid the “marathoner shuffle. 3. Short, fast repeats allow you to insert some volume of running at a pace that is significantly faster than marathon race pace.” As an…

Marathon Monday: Sometimes, a Bad Run Happens

…not-ideal run under my belt, that just goes to show that setbacks are just minor obstacles in the marathon that is marathon training- you’ll be stronger because of it, and…

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