The following covers the course, including my lead-up to the race, race morning, fueling/hydrating, the end of the marathon, and takeaways/final thoughts, excluding the splits. Goal(s): A) To have fun and to run my fastest marathon. B) Finish injury-free. C) Nail fueling and hydration. Me Saying “LFG!” I came close to all 3, but we […]
Running a 5K is one of the most popular and accessible ways to get into the world of running. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a complete beginner, participating in a 5K offers numerous benefits that go beyond just physical fitness. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider signing up for a 5K
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Fat Adaptive Running is an approach to running that uses a runner’s fat stores as the primary energy source during a long-distance run. By training the body to burn fat as its primary source of fuel instead of carbohydrates, runners can significantly increase their endurance and maintain a steady pace over long distances. This requires
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Running is aerobic and one of the best forms for building cardiovascular fitness when done correctly! It’s essential, to begin with fine-tuning your running technique and your running form before hitting the ground running, literally and figuratively. Running improves memory, mood, and sleep quality as an added benefit of taking up the sport as a
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When beginning a marathon training cycle, devote enough time to build yourself up to tackle the distance, let alone push the pace! First Half Marathon Tips Consider your current fitness level when deciding why you want to train for a half marathon, when the timing is more optimal for you to do so, and how
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Many of us, especially those who sit for most of the day or prolonged periods, have a weak glute medius muscle. SAY WHAT? When this muscle is tight, this adds stress to the hip, the SI joint, the back, and the KNEE. So, if you’re running with knee pain, don’t rule out that it MIGHT
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The main goal of my specialized flexibility and strength program is to a) improve your ability to execute the key joint actions to running efficiently and b) to maintain good running posture, mechanics, and form. Maximize Your Running Performance Why? Doing this maximizes your running distance, running speed, and running economy. The activation and dynamic
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The day before the NYRR Queens 10K on 6/20, I detached my mind from work/emails/texts around 5 pm. I did the same thing before running the marathon in October to save all the mental energy to focus on the race. I perform best when I get more rest. I got consistent sleep for the few
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Keep your training fun with a variety of exercises tailored to meet you where you are in your fitness journey. The foundation of the Runwithalli® Coaching Methodology comes from my personal experiences with running marathons, both breakthroughs, and setbacks, including one horrific injury. In addition to my UESCA certification and being coached by Dr. Jason
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Each year’s training progressively made me stronger for the next year, so I could run a faster marathon and qualify for the Boston Marathon. I increased the duration and volume of my long runs year over year. It took me six years to build my endurance for a 21-mile-long run. It didn’t happen overnight. If
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