This is my third week since the Chicago Marathon. And I think it’s safe to say … I’m back. My legs feel alive again, and I’m (more or less) back to normal. Last week, I was getting there. The post-race stiffness was gone, and I was able to comfortably run up to an hour without … Read more
Just a few months ago, it was summer and every runner in the northern hemisphere was complaining about the heat. But soon, it’ll be winter, and that means cold weather running. Are you ready for it? Have you dug your winter running gear out of the back of your closet? One of the best ways … Read more
A few weeks ago, I ran the Chicago Marathon. Over the course of the next week, I collected the results of the race from the Chicago Marathon website and analyzed the data. I published the full analysis on Medium, and I published a shorter version here. And I also packaged the data into an interactive … Read more
This is the second week of my recovery following the Chicago Marathon, and it started off great. I’m always a little hesitant about the weeks after a race. I still remember my first marathon, when I had trouble walking down steps. Standing up from a chair was a struggle. I saw a post on reddit … Read more
Summer is always a tough time to be a runner. But in the moment, it can feel terrible – like you’ve never experienced so much heat and humidity in your life. Then, when the weather breaks, it’s all just a fleeting memory. Until summer rolls around again next year. The summer of 2024 certainly had … Read more
Yes, it’s absolutely normal. I saw a post about this today on one of the major running subreddits. The OP had just finished his first marathon about two weeks ago, and when he started running again he noticed his heart rate was a little higher at the same paces he used to run. He was … Read more
So you’re looking for a solar powered Garmin with lasting battery life and premium features. Should you go for a fenix or an Enduro? With the recent release of the Garmin fenix 8 and the Enduro 3, this choice has gotten a little murkier. The , the , and the are all very similar. So … Read more
This week started with the Chicago Marathon. After that, the goal was to focus on recovery. My general approach to marathon recovery is to go out every day – starting with either an easy jog or a run/walk and then progressing towards a solid 40-45 minutes of easy running. The daily activity helps me loosen … Read more
Lately, I’ve been working on an analysis of the demographic shifts among marathon finishers – why the sport has been historically male dominated and how it has been shifting towards gender parity. And so when I saw something about , it piqued my interest. I’m familiar with some of the history of women’s running and … Read more
Last weekend was the the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Over 52,000 runners hit the streets of Chicago for the race. As I do after each World Marathon Major, I’ve collected the results and analyzed them to see if there are any interesting tidbits. I’ve published a detailed analysis in Runner’s Life, which you can find here. … Read more