What's the Best Pace for Long Runs?
Complete all long runs at an easy pace, and your body to revert to that easy pace when you get tired on race day. Here's how to vary your longrun p...
By Caitlin Chock
Marathon Training Articles
How to Taper to Boost Performance
Tapering allows the body to recover and adapt to training stress. But, how much rest is enough, and what amount is too much?
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.
How New Runners Can Engage With the Running Community
As a new runner, it can be hard to find the motivation and information you need to keep at it. Tap into the running community to find both; here's ...
By Patrick McCrann
Michael Wardian's Ultrarunning Training and Racing Tips
Racing beyond the marathon requires extra focus on gear, nutrition and training, and strong mental fortitude. Elite ultrarunner Michael Wardian pro...
By Sabrina Grotewold
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
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
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