When are you ready to run your first marathon? That depends a little bit on what your expectations are. You can run a marathon with very little training. But it probably won’t be enjoyable. The more prepared you are – with months of running and mileage under your belt – the better your experience will … Read more
I just wrapped up the fifth week of my training for the Jersey City Marathon. This also brought to a close the first phase of the training cycle. After four weeks of building mileage and (mostly) nailing workouts, I took it a little easier this week in preparation for a 10 mile tune up race … Read more
I recently decided to publish a weekly log of my training for the Jersey City Marathon. This weekend, I got started and wrote up a reflection of week 4. You can read that here. Today, I’m rewinding the clock a bit and summing up the first three weeks of marathon training. From there, we’ll be … Read more
Spring marathons are made in the winter, as they say. So far, winter has been pretty mild here in New Jersey. There have been a few cold days, and a little snow, but a lot of mild to warm days. This week, though, it was back to winter, and I got another little taste of … Read more
Most people know that the New York City Marathon is the biggest race in the country. But have you ever wondered about the rest of the largest marathons in the US? Each year, thousands upon thousands of athletes participate in races around the country. Some of these marathons are tiny. Others, like New York, are … Read more
Pfitz marathon training plans are a popular option among serious runners. They are challenging, and they’ll help you get to the next level. But they’re also scaled to various levels. So you can pick a plan that matches up with your current level of experience. The plans are not a good choice for beginners. But … Read more
My first big race of the year is the Jersey City Marathon in April. After running the Erie Marathon in September, I took a few weeks to recover. Then, I shifted my focus to shorter races for the late fall and the early winter. That culminated in the Rutgers Big Chill. After a couple weeks … Read more
I’m sure you’ve got some idea what the largest marathon in the US is. Everyone knows that the New York City Marathon is the biggest of them all. But how many other large races can you name? Every year, hundreds of thousands of runners compete in hundreds of races across the country. Some of them … Read more
The marathon is a beast of a race. You can wing it through a 5k if you’re in decent shape. You cannot wing it through a marathon. Or at least you won’t have a very enjoyable time if you try. This is kind of event that demands a well thought out training plan and schedule. … Read more
So you’re looking to take your training to the next level and hit a new PR in the marathon distance? That means it’s time to find a proper marathon training plan. There are tons of options out there, and it can be confusing to figure out which one to use. Based on your circumstances, you … Read more