The Boston Marathon is one of the most iconic marathons in the world and one that many runners set their sights on as a long-term goal. When thinking about running this famous marathon, you may wonder what the Boston Marathon average times are, as in most cases, you do need to qualify to be able … Read more
Running a marathon is an awesome achievement, demonstrative of impressive physical and mental endurance, determination, and dedication to a training plan. It is a fitness achievement that is earned through consistent training, usually for 12 to 20 weeks or more, depending on your starting level of conditioning and experience as a runner. If you are … Read more
There are countless potential running goals that may inspire a runner and help them have the drive to push themselves mile after mile, day after day. For many runners, their bucket list running goal may be to finish a marathon, or maybe even a specific one, such as the notoriously gorgeous Big Sur Marathon on … Read more
When you’re training for a marathon, there are many aspects of the race that will likely cross your mind: Why is the marathon 26.2 miles? When was the first marathon? What’s the fastest marathon time ever? The marathon has a rich and storied past, and there’s always something gratifying about learning the history and evolution … Read more
So you want to run a sub 3:30 marathon? A sub 3:30 marathon is no joke. You can qualify for Boston if you achieve it. To achieve this goal, you will need to have a solid block of training under you with plenty of long runs, workouts, and time spent running at 3:30 marathon pace. … Read more
For many runners, running a marathon is a bucket list goal. It’s an incredible accomplishment, yet one that’s completely attainable for experienced runners who put in the training. Once runners set their intentions on running a marathon, they get to ask one of the most fun running questions there is: “Which marathon should I run?” … Read more
Running a marathon is a super impressive feat that many runners eventually strive for, but not everyone is interested in running a full marathon nor feels up to the challenge yet. In these cases, running a marathon relay can be an awesome way to take part in the marathon running experience without having to complete … Read more
When you start training for your first marathon, many questions come to mind. There are questions about what type of training you’ll have to do and what kind of time commitment it will be. Then, there are normal questions of self-doubt, like whether or not you will be able to do the training, let alone … Read more
When most people envision marathon training, they imagine high-mileage weeks that involve running nearly every day. And, while training for a marathon does require some long runs and running a lot can potentially improve your performance, it’s also possible to finish a marathon by running only three days per week. In this article, we discuss … Read more
The marathon is a beloved race distance for dedicated runners. It draws one-and-done runners looking to check off an impressive bucket list goal as well as seasoned marathoners who are well known in their social circles as running at least one marathon per year. As runners train for the race, logging mile after mile, whether … Read more
If you’ve ever run a large half marathon or marathon, you might have noticed runners decked out in official kit carrying signs with different projected finish times. You might see a crowd of fellow racers milling about in the general vicinity of the sign holder while waiting for the race to start and cavorting together … Read more
The Boston Marathon is undoubtedly a bucket list running goal for many distance runners. This iconic race is the oldest, continuous-running marathon in the world, approaching its 127th running in 2023. In 2022, 25,314 athletes lined up in Hopkinton, MA and covered the 26.2 miles of the famed course, with 24,918 runners and wheelchair athletes … Read more
If you have a marathon in your sights, one of the best investments you can make is in a great GPS running watch – and here are our up-to-date recommendations for the best watch for marathon training! In order to train effectively, you have to be able to track your runs. A GPS running watch … Read more
Running a marathon is arguably one of the most rewarding and empowering experiences, and can be more than just a bucket list item for many runners. Indeed, marathon training can be a lifestyle. When one marathon is done, the recovery period is often used to start planning the next one, several months out. However, as … Read more
You’ve trained for months, rearranged, upended your life, and said no to late nights for early morning miles. Now is not the time to get lax with planning and training by not packing correctly for your marathon. We are here to help with your Ultimate Pre-race Marathon Checklist and all of your marathon day essentials! … Read more
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