Marathon Information

With most inherently healthy things, the natural inclination is to think that more of a good thing is even better. For example, if you should be having 5 to 6 servings of vegetables per day, 7 to 8 servings would be even better.  With the physical activity guidelines for adults set forth by the Centers … Read more

Whether you come down with an injury, illness, or another sort of interruption in your ability to stay consistent with your marathon training, how much will a disruption in your training impact your marathon performance?  Can you take a couple of weeks off without losing much progress? Can you take several weeks off and still … Read more

Although there is no way to create a definitive list of the toughest marathons in the US, we have put together a list of some of the most challenging marathons in the United States based on the difficulty of the course, the weather conditions, and other factors that can make a standard 26.2-mile marathon all … Read more

If you’re looking to set a PR in the marathon, you’re going to want to choose to run one of the fastest marathons in the world so that you have the best chance possible. There are a variety of different factors to consider when choosing a “fast” marathon, and we have taken on the task … Read more

It’s always fun to compare your own marathon finish times with the average marathon times for runners in the same age group and sex. After all, by nature, most runners are pretty competitive people, so it is only natural to want to see how we stack up relative to our peers in the sport. In … Read more

If you are a beginner, it can be less intimidating to take on a small marathon, particularly in your local area.  Marathons with a smaller field size typically have easier logistics to navigate in terms of how to get to the marathon course, and the overall race atmosphere is usually less intense. Even more, experienced … Read more

If you have been running for some time you might be getting to the point where your sights are set on training for a marathon. The natural questions become, “Am I ready to run a marathon?”, “Can I run a marathon?” or even “Should I run a marathon?“ In other words, how do you know … Read more

Choosing the best marathon to run is like picking a flavor of ice cream at your favorite ice cream shop. You can go with something super popular, a tried-and-true classic like vanilla or something more adventurous and unique sounding like coffee cookie crumble. There are so many choices, and while they may all look so good, … Read more

Training for a marathon is a challenging feat for anyone to take on, as running 26.2 miles isn’t easy. Being such an arduous process, the more time you have to train for your marathon, the better. With that said, you are most likely wondering to yourself: how long does it take to train for a marathon?  … Read more

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

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

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