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
Heat and humidity are performance killers when it comes to long distance running. This holds especially true with an event like a marathon. So what do you do when race day gets close and the weather looks terrible? Do you cry and just stay in bed? No. Do you defer to another race? Possibly, if … Read more
I’m running the Erie Marathon in one week, which means that I’m solidly in taper mode. With all of the hard work behind me, I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on how things have been going the last few weeks. The short version: I feel like I’m in a good place. Keep … Read more
So you’ve been bitten by the bug, and you’re thinking about running a marathon, huh? 26.2 miles is a long way. You’re going to need to commit some serious time to training for that, and you should definitely follow some expert advice on how to structure that training. Luckily, there are plenty of marathon training … Read more
Are you looking to challenge yourself with your next marathon and push your limits? You should find a good training plan to follow. But it can be hard to know which one is right for you. There are a lot of options out there, and they are most definitely not all created equal. Two of … Read more
Whether you’re running your first marathon or looking to improve over your last one, it usually helps to follow a training plan of some kind. But there are tons of training plans out there, and they vary wildly in quality. Which one should you choose? Today, I’m going to look at the marathon training plan … Read more
In six weeks, I’m running the Erie Marathon in Pennsylvania. I’m halfway through my twelve week training block, so this is a logical time to check in and see how things are going. Background and Context If you haven’t been following the blog, let me start with a quick bit of background. I’ve been working … Read more
I saw a post on r/AdvancedRunning recently, in which the OP asked, essentially, “When can I run after a marathon?” It’s a common question. Any race requires some recovery – and a marathon is a race unlike any other (except of course the even more demanding ultra-marathons). Perhaps because of the daunting nature of the … Read more
If you are looking for an advanced marathon training plan, Pfitz and Jack Daniels are two of the most popular options. They are often recommended to runners asking questions at /r/AdvancedRunning. Runners tend to find their way into one camp or the other. As a result, many runners lack a full understanding of the other … Read more