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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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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Did you start your running journey recently? Searching for advice and overwhelmed with the amount of information on the internet? I share my top 20 running tips for beginners to help you learn how to run properly and efficiently for life. You too can run a faster marathon. We’re starting with basic staples for beginner
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I have identified running flaws in this video and solutions using the specialized strength and technique exercises I’ve been sharing to improve my running! Hopefully, you can understand what the knee drive, the pawback, and the ankle extension look like in action while running, and also pinpoint areas for improvement and ways the specialized strength
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To kick off a series of marathon-related posts here’s the first one telling you about some must-knows if you’re preparing for the NYC Marathon. I include everything I wish I had known about the event before the first time I ran it back in 2015. This information is based on my experience running in the
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What’s The Long Run Anyway? The long run is the bread and butter for all marathoners in any marathon training plan. This is because you train your mind and body to handle the distance by doing these runs. Physiologically, you simulate what your legs and body will go through in the marathon during the long
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Most knee pain injuries’ primary reasons this pain happens: are hip weakness and adductor weakness. Where the knee bends and occurs is controlled by the ankles and hips. The Importance of the Adductors Adductors play an important role in knee pain. Run down inside of your thigh down to the knee inside of the hip
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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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