How to survive a long run when you have no idea how far you will be running This spring I got the wild idea to run a 6 hour race. Since the start of the year I’d been challenging myself … Continue reading
Tag Archives: marathon training
The Bad Run Bible
A couple weeks ago my friend, Miss X, had a bad 18 mile long run during her marathon training. She became frustrated. Really frustrated. After all, she is training for her first marathon. I’ve had my fair share of bad runs … Continue reading
The Hows and Whys Of Race Tapering
If you have been following a training plan for a race, especially a half or full marathon, you likely noticed that the week or two before the race calls for less mileage and shorter workouts. The decrease in training volume … Continue reading
10 Ways Running A Marathon is Like Being Pregnant
Let’s be clear- no, I’m not pregnant. But I have been pregnant twice and while I wasn’t a runner before or during my pregnancies, now that I am (a runner, that is), I’ve noticed a few correlations. 1. You have … Continue reading
Strong to the Core!
Most of us think of the core is strictly muscles in your abdomen, or your six-pack. However, the core refers to muscles in your torso that help you maintain your posture, whether you are running, standing, or sitting. The core … Continue reading
Whew! That was a Close One. Dodge the Injury Bullet
There’s no denying the difference that Crossfit training has made in my running. I credit all of that to the change in my training, which is lower mileage and more strength training/interval training. In fact, Becky herself is working on a … Continue reading