The energy demands of the marathon are different than that of even the 10K or even half marathon. Part of what makes a marathon so challenging is the chance of bonking; your nutrition before and during the race can mitigate this risk and help you run strong and steady through the end. Carb loading is traditionally viewed as part of a marathon nutrition strategy, but does it effectively work? What Exactly is Carb Loading? The human body can only store enough glycogen for two hours to ...
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Your Fall Marathon Guide, from Training to Race Day
The start of September signals the advent of fall marathon season. From the Berlin Marathon to Chicago to New York City, the abundance of fall marathons attracts first-time marathons and experienced runners alike. In fact, there's a whole plethora of must-run fall marathons to choose from. The popularity of fall marathons is no mystery. At least in past years, the temperature is in the 40s to 50s for most fall marathons, which is ideal for long distance racing. Most runners prefer training for a ...
Speed Training for Long Distance Runners
Many long-distance runners want to improve their finish times, especially if they have completed more than one marathon or half marathon. While factors such as weekly mileage and nutrition play a significant role, there’s one aspect of improving as a runner that many long-distance runners neglect - speed training. Elite runners certainly aren’t neglecting their speed training. Molly Huddle’s incredible finishing kick on the track contributed to her American record in the half marathon and ...
How to Overcome a Negative Mindset on Race Day
The brain can be your greatest enemy or your most powerful tool on race day. As your most powerful tool, your brain can help you reach your true physical potential; as your greatest enemy, your mind can become a negative space that yields a blow to both your confidence and your performance. Learning to get out of your own head on race day is an essential step to enjoying racing and reaching your peak performance potential. Yet as many runners can attest, it’s one of those things that is far ...
Friday Thrive
This year's Boston Marathon was nothing short of incredible: the awful conditions, the first American female to win in 33 years, and what many are calling a day for the blue-collar runner. This week's Friday Thrive rounds up a few noteworthy articles of the deluge of media published this week about the historic race. The Boston Marathon was "Perfect Chaos" For better or for worse, running has become hyper-professionalized lately. Last year witnessed the carefully orchestrated ...