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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Many fantastic reasons exist to partake in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. It’s the perfect kick-off to the fall marathon training season; using this race as a fitness assessment to drive your marathon training is a great way to get motivated after the dull winter months here in NYC, with Spring quickly approaching and
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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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I ran the 2022 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 9th in 2 hours 57 minutes, equal to 6:46 min/mile OR 4:13 min/km. This time was 12-seconds per mile faster than the last marathon I ran in October of 2021. This was my second attempt at a sub-3 marathon, and I got it! Race
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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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