[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Question: How far and how fast should one go on the two maintenance runs? Answer:…
The most popular form of marathon speed play is interval training, a technique that has been used by world-class athletes for many, many years. Measured…
Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many…
One excuse often given for not exercising: “I don’t have the right build (or technique) for exercise.” Just go to any big marathon and you’ll…
Question: How much running/walking should I do the day before long runs and the marathon itself? Answer: You don’t need to run or walk at…
Take charge by thinking ahead and being aware of your surroundings. Bring a whistle with you In uncertain areas bring pepper spray Bring a cell…
Mature runners who have time goals can get too focused on running faster almost every run. This often results in injury. One of the first…
Answer: According to several surveys, those who used to run continuously in marathons improved an average of more than 13 minutes when they shifted to…
Walking is a great exercise which produces few injuries, while burning calories and building fitness. Once conditioned to recreational walking, one can burn many calories…
After reading the studies in the book “Fit Kids, Smarter Kids“ on the researched benefits of exercise, it is shown that many sedentary citizens have…
Six Steps to Qualifying for the Boston Marathon Visit bostonmarathon.com to find the time you will need to qualify, based upon your age on the…
There are so many individual health issues with a cold that you must talk with a doctor before you exercise when you have an infection….
I began running my Senior year of high school in 1992 by joining the track team, after being pressured by my friends to fill a…
RIP: Long live the spirit of Don McNelly My friend Don McNelly gave us 96 years of marathons (744), classical music, wine making, volunteering—with the…
One of the interesting challenges and great rewards of journaling is noting the creative, and sometimes crazy, images that emerge from the right side of…
Question: Can I continue to run when injured? Answer: Most injuries will allow for some running – If you take about a week off to…
