How To Run a Sub 3 Hour Marathon + Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training Plan
For many intermediate endurance runners, completing a sub 3 hour marathon is the pinnacle of their running journey and a huge life achievement.
With the accomplishment of consistent finishes under four hours comes the planting of a seed that going under three hours may well be possible.
Unlock Your Speed: Why Every Runner Should Improve To Run A Faster Mile
As a running coach, I encourage my athletes to consider training to run a faster mile, even if their primary goal is centered on a longer-distance race. Regardless of whether you are interested in setting a new personal record in a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or marathon, there is still a lot of value in trying ... Read more
Alternatives To Running: 16 Fun Cardio Ideas To Break the Monotony Of Running
Running is one of the most efficient forms of cardio or aerobic exercise because it’s a total-body, high-impact activity. Within just a few minutes of running or jogging, your heart rate will be significantly elevated in an effort to deliver oxygen to your muscles. Running is the go-to form of cardio for many of us, ... Read more
Bounce Back Stronger: 13 Expert Tips for Fast, Effective Post Marathon Recovery
Whether it’s your very first marathon or you’ve earned enough finisher medals to fill an entire wall, your body needs time to recover after 26.2 miles. As a running coach, I like to call marathon recovery the “27th mile” — a crucial extension of the race itself. You’re not truly finished until your body has ... Read more
How To Run 5K In 27 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
Most of the new runners I coach decide to tackle a 5K for their first race. It’s a great goal because it’s an approachable distance, even for beginners, and a huge milestone for new runners. For your first 5K, just finishing the race or park run is a fantastic goal because it takes the pressure ... Read more
How To Run 10K In 55 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
The 10K race distance is an alluring event for many runners because it’s long enough to feel like an impressive distance running achievement but short enough to allow the training to fit into a busy schedule without getting in the way of work or family time. Although just finishing a 10K is a fantastic milestone, ... Read more
The 10 Best Achilles Stretches For Runners
If you haven’t suffered from any Achilles tendon pain as a runner yet, you are definitely doing something, if not a lot of things, right with your training. Our Achilles tendon is notorious for giving us a hard time as it is susceptible to a variety of overuse injuries such as Achilles tendinitis or Achilles ... Read more
How To Hit A New 10K PR
The 10K is the perfect distance for many runners. It’s long enough to pose an impressive challenge for new runners to work up to finishing their first 10K and short enough that more experienced runners can typically fit the training into their weekly routine, even with a full-time job. Once you have finished your first ... Read more
How To Run 10K In 35 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
Let’s get one thing straight: If you are looking into running 10K in 35 minutes, you will be taking on a challenging goal and accomplishing something very few runners can achieve. After all, Running Level reports that the average 10K time across all ages ... Read more
10 Marathon Tips For Beginners: How To Train For A Successful Race
Training for your first marathon can often feel overwhelming. Running 26.2 miles is quite a feat; 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 it ... Read more
Should You Exercise When Hungover? Exploring The Pros + Cons
We all like to enjoy ourselves in one way or another, and for many adults, an alcoholic beverage or two provides just the social lubrication and mental relaxation they need to unwind and have a good time. However, once in a while, your best intentions to enjoy just a drink or two end up spiraling ... Read more
How Long Should You Run A Day?
It can be difficult for runners who are not following a specific training plan to determine how long or how far they should run in a day. Is there an ideal duration or distance to run per day? Should you run every day? Do you have to run for a certain amount of time a ... Read more
Injured Before Your Marathon? Here’s How to Respond
It is every marathoner’s worst nightmare: you put in all the hard work and sacrifice to train for your race and then become injured before your marathon. Then the questions swirl and the bargaining begins. Can you still run your marathon? Maybe you can run if you ditch your A goal? Maybe you can pick ... Read more
How To Train For A Marathon: Everything You Need To Know
First of all, congratulations on taking on the incredible goal of running a marathon! You have come to the right place for all the guidance and support you need. Marathon training can be an extremely rewarding experience as you prepare to reach the starting (and finishing) lines. However, training for a marathon is also a ... Read more
How To Make Running Easier: 10 Tips From Our Expert Coach
Some of us may be thinking, a guide on how to make running easier? Is that even possible? As we train, we constantly improve, opening the door to push harder and harder during each workout. However, running shouldn’t be impossible every time you step onto the road or trail. Some sessions in your training program, ... Read more
