30 Tips For Dominating the Last 60 Days of Your Marathon Training
You’re so close, yet so far. You’ve worked hard to get here, but the toughest road lies ahead. The last few weeks of a marathon training plan are in many [...]
Foolproof 20-Week Marathon Training Schedule
Marathon training is not rocket science. The basic principles are pretty simple. Nevertheless, many runners—beginners and veterans alike—make fundamental mistakes in their marathon preparation. Understanding their common missteps and knowing [...]
20 Healthy Dinner Options For Marathon Training
Marathon preparation can seem like an introductory course in endurance eating. Traditionally, the "last supper" before a race was carbo-loaded. Nowadays, long-distance runners favor more balanced meals throughout their training—helping [...]
24 Healthy Snack Options For Your Marathon Training (With Bonus Recipe)
A great snack can give you the energy to grind through that extra mile or replenish your body after a long run. (See Why Healthy Snacks Help Athletes Maintain Weight and [...]
10 Healthy Lunch Options For Your Marathon Training
Marathon training involves more than just pounding the pavement. Eating a balanced diet is also essential. During your training period, the right foods will provide essential nutrients, electrolytes, and energy [...]
15 Healthy Breakfast Options for Your Marathon Training
We already know the importance of a healthy breakfast, but the morning meal is even more important for runners training for a marathon. Your body is basically in fasting mode [...]
10 Basic Guidelines For Marathon Training
Whether you're a veteran runner or training for your first marathon, follow these basic guidelines for your workouts and recovery to reach your max potential for the upcoming race. Listen to your [...]
New York City Marathon Training With Meb Keflezighi and Subway's Jared Fogle
Preparing for the 2010 ING New York City Marathon on Nov. 7, Subway spokesman Jared Fogle sought out some much-needed training advice for completing the grueling 26.2-mile course. Who better [...]
The Training Plan That Powers John Isner Through His Marathon-Length Tennis Matches
Six years ago, American John Isner played a tennis match that stretched over three days. His 11 hour and 5 minute match against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon ended with an [...]
What the Early End of U.S. Marathoner Ryan Hall’s Career Can Teach Athletes About Overtraining Syndrome
Every athlete wants to be the best at their individual sport, which is why they spend countless hours in the weight room, on the field, and out on the...