What Happens When You Run a Marathon Without Proper Training?
Is it possible that training for and racing a marathon might not be in your best interest? Find out if you've done the right training to run a mara...
By Jeff Gaudette
Marathon Training Articles
Run Fast With Strides
Many adult runners become metronomes who can run marathon pace all day, yet can't run a 5K that correlates to their fitness. Change this by includi...
By Jay Johnson
How to Be Your Own Running Coach
If you want a fully customized training plan, you normally have to hire a coach. But, renowned running coach Greg McMillan shows you how to create ...
By Matt Fitzgerald
How to Prepare for a Night Race
There is something magical about racing at night. It requires a little more planning, as most of us are used to competing in morning events. These ...
By Jenny Hadfield
7 Tried-and-True Tools for 10K Training
Want to train for your first 10K, or improve your race time? Include these seven foundations of distance running into your program, and you'll reac...
By Tyler Pake
How to Increase Running Mileage Safely
If you want to stay healthy and run more miles, then you'll need to support that mileage with rest and recovery. But that's not the whole story; he...
By Jay Johnson
How Advanced Runners Can PR in the 5K
Runners who already follow a structured training plan are going to be closer to their 5K potential than those who run easy a few times a week. But,...
By Jason Fitzgerald
The 3-Month Marathon Training Plan
There isn't one perfect marathon training plan; you have to find one that works for your fitness level and goals. This 12week program is ideal for ...
By Pete Rea
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