With autumn already upon us, many runners are looking ahead to their final races of the year. While there’s usually a lull in road races in the late fall and early winter, there are nevertheless many races near Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day with good competition and maybe even some holiday-themed prizes. When [...]
The day before a race is an important day and full of decisions that can affect your performance – both positively and negatively. You’ve got to fuel properly, not tire your legs by walking around at the expo, and prepare your body for optimal performance the next day. It’s not surprising then that one of [...]
As I discussed in one my earlier posts, I believe strongly that to improve your running, you need to train to the specific demands of the race. For example, if you’ve read my articles on marathon training, than you know that I spend a good portion of the marathon training segment teaching the body how [...]
One of the most misunderstood aspects of distance running is the race itself. What most runners don’t realize is that racing is a skill. It’s a skill you can teach yourself and a skill you can practice, just like hitting a baseball or shooting a lay-up in basketball. Most runners love numbers. We like to [...]
This post wraps up my summer long series of marathon and half marathon training and race strategy. If you’ve followed the blog, then you’ve practiced your nutrition strategy, you’ve completed the long runs, you’ve put together the perfect taper, and you’re ready for success on race day. The last missing piece is the marathon pacing [...]
Running a marathon or half marathon in the rain, cold, or heat isn’t an exciting thought. However, you can’t change the weather, so the best strategy is to be prepared. The following is a brief list of some innovative strategies and tips that you can implement on race day in the face of challenging weather. [...]
Warming up properly for your workouts will help you stay injury-free and is the easiest way to improve your race times at shorter races like the 5k or 10k . The warm-up is an important part of any workout, and one of the most important aspects of a good race. A good warm-up helps prepare [...]
