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 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…

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…

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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