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Race Report: Raleigh City of Oaks Half Marathon

24 November

Note: The following was posted to the Marathon Nation forums by Jerry W after his first half.  I think it’s a great example of how we work together as a team despite miles (and time zones!) between us. If you’d like to learn more about the team, please consider creating a free trial membership! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ […]

The Ultimate Philadelphia Marathon Overview (2010 Edition)

17 November

This weekend marks the 17th running of the Philadelphia Marathon, the final installment of the US fall marathon classics. The Philly Marathon is not as popular as some of the other big marathons, but that means you get a world-class race in a great city without all the craziness and crowds! Fall in Philadelphia is […]

Night Running: How To Get & Stay Fit with Daylight Savings Time

11 November

photo credit: OiMax With the change in Daylight Savings complete, dedicated and newbie runners alike are having difficulty transitioning to running in the dark. Night running is a different animal for sure, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your running fitness or race goals. With the right preparation and focus, you can make […]

The Ultimate Marine Corps Marathon Overview

27 October

This weekend marks the 35th running of the Marine Corps Marathon, another one of the US fall marathon classics. Marine Corps is one of the more popular US events with tens of thousands of avid marathoners making the trip to the Nation’s capital for the 26.2 mile journey. With the Boston Marathon closed out for […]

24 Hours Until the Start Line: How To Get Your Head Right Before Race Day

20 October

Training for a marathon takes months of guts, determination, dedication and a ton of good luck. Racing a marathon takes all of those components and crams it into just 26.2 miles. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the final few hours before your race when–all of a sudden–you get that feeling in your stomach […]

Marathon Race Simulation: Picking the Right Course to Test Your Run Fitness

08 September

There is no such thing as being 100% ready for a marathon. While we can strive for perfection in terms of training and scheduling and recovery, the reality is that many of us simply fall short of the perfect-little-world that’s outlined in the training plan taped to our fridge. This is partly due to extenuating […]

Ramping Up for Marathon Take-Off: How To Condense Your Training Plan & Still Get Ready

01 September

Whether you are coming back from injury or just realized you only have a few weeks left to race day, your problem is the same question I receive almost daily via email: How can I modify my training plan to get ready for my next marathon in a short time frame? Here are the official […]

Top Three Tips for Marathon Training Variety (& New iPhone App)

25 August

One of the most challenging aspects of marathon training has to do with what makes it so effective: a repetitive weekly schedule. Here’s how to include some variety in your training program with unique workouts to keep things fun and fresh. Check out Run Roulette, our new iPhone app that will help you be a […]

The Marathon Secret: Your Skill Run, aka It’s Not All Endurance

18 August

Running is one thing, but to do it well is something else and to sustain it for 26.2 miles is another story altogether. Poor running form can lead to injury, additional stress on your body, and reduce your ability to use your fitness over time. You must develop–and maintain–good running form if you are going […]