Here are my 26 Golden Rules of Running – universal truths about running that are applicable to almost all runners, regardless of background and experience level! The idea is that if you follow these 26 rules, you’ll have a long, happy, and successful relationship with running. The golden rules touch on every aspect of your … Read more
Hey folks! Thomas from Marathon Handbook here. For a long time I resisted the idea of doing any kind of merch . . . then one day when out running with a good friend, they suggested that we could use the Marathon Handbook platform to create something a little different . . . We’ve spent … Read more
Does running give you abs? While most runners don’t run solely to get abs or tone their body, it can be a nice side benefit of the sport. While running is primarily a cardio exercise, it does strengthen and tone many muscles in your body, including your abs. Since running takes many forms – sprinting, … Read more
Every runner has heard it at one point or another: “Running is bad for your knees!” (Insert grimace). But is running bad for your knees? We circled the globe to find out. The short answer? NO! While running can lead to knee pain – and we’ll explore the factors that can influence this and how … Read more
How to train for a 10k is an important step to learn and accomplish in the runner’s journey. Not only is the 10K is a popular distance for recreational and serious runners alike, but it’s also the perfect distance between the 5K and the half marathon that asks for a little extra training while still … Read more