At the start of this week, I had two weeks left until the Jersey City Marathon. And that means it’s taper time. Usually, that’s also the time that you get ansy at end of a training block. After weeks of running so much, it seems strange to cut back. And it gives you a lot … Read more
Photo by Mayukh Karmakar on Pexels At the end of last week, I got some bad news. The race I’d been hoping to run as a tune up for the Jersey City Marathon – the Spring Distance Classic 15k – was cancelled due to flooding in the area. Last Saturday, New Jersey got hit by … Read more
Last week was the final peak week of my prep for the Jersey City Marathon, and I can finally start easing up a bit. But this week, there was one final challenge – my last (long) long run. I’m starting the week off with a 20 miler before I taper off for next weekend’s tune … Read more
In the beginning, marathon training seems endless. The race is so far away. But slowly, it comes into picture. The majority of the plan is behind me, this week is the last big push. Once I make it through this week, I’m done with the worst of it and I can ease up for the … Read more
Running a sub 3 hour marathon is a dream for many runners. It’s a lofty goal, and there’s something magical about the even ‘3 hour’ mark. 2:59 sound so much more impressive than 3:01 – as if you’ve broken through some barrier. But how hard is it to finish sub-3? You’ll find a wide range … Read more
This week’s training started on a high note – and ended on one. The middle, not so much. It was a good reminder of the ups and downs of marathon training. You keep piling on the miles and putting in the work, and some days are better than others. But in the long run, you’re … Read more
To use the calculator below, enter the runner’s age in years, select their gender, and enter their finish time in the format H:M:S (i.e. 3:45:42). The results will include: Continue reading below for some additional context. Note: You must enter an age between 20 and 79. The age grades are calculated with the 2025 age … Read more
Before you get started with marathon training, there’s a simple but important question that you should ask yourself: where should you run? It almost seems silly. I mean, you can run anywhere, right? Well, you can. But it helps to put some thought into planning your regular routes. The choices that you make about where … Read more
A common question among would be marathoners is: How much time does marathon training take? Before taking the plunge, casual runners may look at experienced marathoners and think, “Gee, they spend all their time training! I can’t do that!” True, marathon training is a commitment. Success relies on consistency, and that may mean making some … Read more
After a week away in Florida last week, I’m back to running at home in New Jersey. Although I thought winter was just about over, it returned for a few last cold days this week. I made it through, and hopefully cold weather running is behind me for this year. This was also the first … Read more