Marathon FAQ: Question: Why Do we run 26.2 miles?
Question: Why Do we run 26.2 miles? Answer: The first race, from the battle site into the 1896 Olympic Stadium, was determined to be 40…
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Acceleration – Glider Drills
This drill is a form of speed play, or fartlek. By doing it regularly, you develop a range of speeds with the muscle conditioning to…
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Cadence or Turnover Drill
This should be done on a non-long run day. It is fine however, to do it as a part of your warm-up before a race…
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The Many Ways to “Win” A Marathon
There are an almost unlimited number of different marathon “missions.” Each can enrich your life in a different way, while delivering about the same exhilaration…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: What is the history of the marathon? Answer: The longest races in the ancient Olympics were approximately five thousand meters (3.1 miles). The idea…
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An Extra Day of Fitness: Motivation to get out the door. Leap Day Special!
There are three times when exercisers feel challenged: 1) early in the morning 2) after the workouts 3) before the tough workouts. It’ll be much…
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Running Motivates Me for the Rest of the Day
I always receive mental momentum after my run that continues for the rest of the day. The muscles come alive, injecting physical energy into my…
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Before You Take Those First Steps….
There are very few people who should not exercise because of cardiovascular, structural, muscular, or other problems. It is very important to ensure that you…
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Marathon FAQ: How do you choose a group to train with and how do you find a training group?
Question: How do you choose a group to train with? Answer: Group support can increase motivation and fun during the long runs. It is crucial…
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Mental Training Programs: You can gain control over your attitude, your performance and your pain”*
The choice is yours. You can take control over your attitude, or you can let your reflex brain go through a series of negative reactions…
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Jump Start Your Motivation
Almost every runner feels better after almost every run. But there are “those days” every year when the subconscious reflex brain is under a higher…
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Your Inner Strength – Believe In It!
You have within yourself the power to overcome low motivation on the lowest energy days, and the power to accomplish any realistic goal if you…
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You are the one who determines how much you run and how much you walk.
One of the wonderful aspects of running is that there is no definition of a “runner” that you must live up to. There are also…
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Marathon FAQ
Question: The Magic Ingredient: Tell me one marathon training change that will make me feel good when I run and finish with strength? Answer: The…
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Warning: You May Experience Addiction
The process of gently and regularly challenging yourself stimulates a desire to question priorities, use time and energy more efficiently, and extend your capabilities. This…
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Walkers who want to go faster in races
By inserting short run segments into a walk, many walkers can pick up their pace and get to the finish line before officials shut it…