Transition to Ultrarunning: What You Need to Know
The allure of the ultra has spiked; with more runners checking 26.2mile races off their bucket lists, many are looking beyond the marathon. Here's ...
By Caitlin Chock
Marathon Training Articles
5 Race-Day Mistakes to Avoid
To attain raceday success, prepare yourself against these common disasters.
By Selene YeagerRun Your Best Race: The Art of Peaking
The taper can create unnecessary prerace stress: Are you running too much or too little the week before your goal event? Here's how to feel fresh, ...
By Jason Fitzgerald
How to Create a Flexible Marathon Race Plan
Anything can happen on marathon race day. Train to be flexible on race day, and learn how to adapt to circumstances out of your control.
By Jeff Gaudette
6 Fun Facts About Ultrarunning
Here are six fun facts about the extreme, but growing, sport of ultrarunning.
By Michael Clarke
Four Valuable Marathon Lessons
Cross the finish line of your first or next marathon feeling fine with these four stalwart tips from coach Jay Johnson.
By Jay Johnson
Will I Run Faster If I Lose Weight?
Can losing a few pounds make it easier to achieve that PR? The answer goes beyond a simple yes or no. Coach Jay Johnson weighs in, and provides a s...
By Jay Johnson
5 Strategies to Nail Back-to-Back Races
Running backtoback races is an increasingly popular endeavor, albeit slightly nutty. Whether they're in the same day or same weekend, these strateg...
By John Hanc
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