Marathon Tips

When I trained for my first marathon back in 2009, I actually downloaded and used one of the free Hal Higdon marathon training plans even though I was already a USATF-certified running coach at the time. The Hal Higdon marathon training plans have long earned a reputation as being approachable, and sound, and many are … Read more

Training for your first marathon can often feel overwhelming. Running 26.2 miles is quite a feat, and taking on this challenge requires hard work, time, and dedication. But trust us, it’s always worth it in the end!  Marathon training for beginners can be approached in a couple of different ways. Jumping in and just winging … 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

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

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

Training for a marathon almost entirely on a treadmill likely sounds extremely unappealing — if not nearly unfathomable — to many runners. After all, the treadmill has earned its now-familiar nickname, the “dreadmill.” Even if this tongue-in-cheek moniker is said mostly in jest, the undeniable fact is that many runners find running on the treadmill … Read more

Regardless if it’s your first attempt at the distance or you have enough marathon finisher’s medals to line an entire wall, any time you finish a marathon, your body needs to recover. In fact, some running coaches call the recovery period for the marathon to be the 27th mile of the race, as a means … Read more

A new study reveals that most marathon runners aren’t tapering for their marathons correctly and are hurting their marathon performance as a result. So, what’s the optimal marathon taper length? That’s what we are here to find out by delving into the research and talking with experienced running coaches.  Chances are many recreational runners do … Read more

On January 16th, I ran the Carlsbad Marathon. This was the first time I had ever raced a marathon. To be clear, I have covered the distance on numerous occasions. However, I’ve never run a marathon as a race. I thought my experience running ultras would adequately prepare me for the 26.2 miles. I figured … Read more

So, you want to join the 11 million or so people in the world running a marathon this year? Congrats! The first thing you need is a solid marathon training plan which is your roadmap to success.  Selecting the right marathon training plan to go 26.2. miles is crucial: select the wrong marathon training plan, … Read more

There comes a point in every runner’s career when you want to begin to take your training more seriously. There’s a desire to improve race times, running economy, and paces. This is the point where your training plan becomes more specific, you become more interested in data and splits, and you look for the best … Read more