6 Strength Training Exercises for Marathon Runners
Strengthbuilding programs for endurance athletes should include oldschool compound movements such as squats, deadlifts and presses. Learn how to do...
By Erik Taylor
Marathon Training Articles
Why Runners Shouldn't Diet
If you want to lose weight while running, traditional dieting simply won't work. Follow these rules to lose weight while getting the fuel you need ...
By Jason Fitzgerald
Are You Ready to Run a Marathon?
Running a marathon when you don't have the training background could stunt your longterm development. Find out what it takes to tackle the distance...
By Jeff Gaudette
How to Use Yasso 800s in Your Marathon Training
Yasso 800s are predictor workouts they help determine what your marathon finish time should be. Here's why and how you should do them.
By Jason Fitzgerald
Should You Run With a Hangover?
When you wake up with a killer headache and zero desire to lace up your shoes, should you skip your scheduled run? Not so fast. Here's why.
By Sarah Wassner Flynn
How to Treat and Prevent Running Injuries: Shin Splints
While anybody can get shin splints, recent studies concluded that female runners and those with less experience are at greater risk. Learn what you...
By Mackenzie Lobby
Is Your Training Pace Fast Enough?
To get faster, you'll need to work the aerobic and anaerobic systems. Here's how you can incorporate a variety of workouts so you can avoid a perfo...
By Jason Fitzgerald
Strava for Runners: A Worthy Training Partner?
Strava has taken over the world of cycling, but is it right for runners? Find out here if the next big thing is more boom or bust.
By Marc Lindsay
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