Running is a natural activity for humans. We've been doing it for, oh, 200,000 years or so. But just because it's natural doesn't mean that you're born knowing how to do it. It's a learned skill; some running forms are better than others. We know...
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"The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat" -- Bill Squires Everyone agrees that the long run is a crucial part of your marathon training. What people DON'T agree on is how long your longest run needs to be. Look at cookie-cutter programs and you'll...
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If one of your goals this year is to qualify for the Boston Marathon, it is going to take a lot of dedication, hard work, and finding the right race. Fortunately there are several races out there that are known to be great races to earn...
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You look at your watch -- only 30 seconds of rest left. You're still breathing hard and your legs are tired. Doubt starts to creep in whether you can actually hit your pace on this one. You've been fighting through all workout long, and you've managed...
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As the fall racing season comes to a close, it’s time to start thinking about setting running goals for the new year. Of course, setting goals is easy -- but setting effective goals that keep you on track is harder. Use these guidelines to set...
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Deciding to run your first marathon is a big deal! When you sign up for your first marathon you're committing to a lot of time and a lot of hard work. To make sure that you give yourself the best chance to be successful and...
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Cross-training can get a bad rap among runners. For a lot of us, the only time we're on an exercise bike or in the pool is when we're injured. So we start to associate those exercises with all kinds of negative thoughts and feelings. The...
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Should runners stretch is always a tough question. For every piece of advice about stretching for runners, there is someone saying the exact opposite. So SHOULD runners stretch? The short answer for me is yes -- for most people. As with most things in running, the long answer is...
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I had a fun talk with Jay Johnson last night for an article I'm working on for Running Times. During the conversation, we got on a tangent about the fact that a lot of people who like to run marathons and half-marathons don't really race...
Read MoreNow that we're dead in the middle of the summer furnace, it's important to pay attention to your hydration. It may not sound exciting, but proper hydration will play a big part in your performance both in training and on race day. In fact, being 1%...
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