Marathon Training
5 Key Foods to Maximize Your Recovery After Running a Marathon
Just because running isn't a contact sport doesn't mean that there's no risk of injury. The sheer physical and mental fortitude necessary to run 26.2...
How to Get Down to Your Ideal Running Weight
Your body composition plays a major role in your running capabilities. Multiple studies have found that a runner's speed is directly correlated to their...
Why America’s Fastest Marathoner Started Working Out Like Arnold Schwarzenegger
Nine years ago, if you had told me that Ryan Hall would one day be talking about bulking and cutting, and which bodybuilding books he liked best, I’d have said you [...]
10 Things I Learned Running My First Ultramarathon
When I finished my first ultramarathon, I could not help but marvel at my own stupidity. My friends had to drive me home, because I could not do it...
Under Armour Introduces the SpeedForm Apollo Running Shoe
In its Spring 2014 product line, Under Armour is taking its running footwear a step further with the redesigned SpeedForm Apollo running shoe, which I had the opportunity to wear-test during [...]
7 Tips to Help First-Time Marathoners Avoid Common Mistakes
Marathon training can be confusing. Many first-timers focus so intently on building up their legs and endurance that they overlook other keys to a successful race. The biggest marathon training [...]
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 [...]