This is part of a series of posts I’m doing focused on marathon training. To get “The .2” posts in your inbox, sign-up here! Quick disclaimer: I’m a running coach, not a nutritionist. I’m making the following suggestions based on my experiences and the experiences of...
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This is part of a series of posts I’m doing focused on marathon training. To get “The .2” posts in your inbox, sign-up here! The most important part of marathon training is the long run. And the most powerful long run to add to your training...
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This is part of a series of posts I’m doing focused on marathon training. To get “The .2” posts in your inbox, sign-up here! The long run is without a doubt the most important part of your marathon training program. The endurance that the marathon requires...
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This is part of a series of posts I’m doing focused on marathon training. To get “The .2” posts in your inbox, sign-up here! Welcome to another edition of Coach Carl Q&A (submit your questions here). Let’s get to it! QUESTION: When work and family schedules are tight,...
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This is part of a series of posts I’m doing focused on marathon training. To get “The .2” posts in your inbox, sign-up here! So far this season we’ve talked about what your training cycle should look like and how to structure a week of training....
Read MoreThe way that you structure your training week has a big impact on how effective your training is. Most runners don’t take the time to think through how they structure their week, but it’s a task that can provide big dividends. Check out this video for...
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This is part of a series of posts I’m doing focused on marathon training. To get “The .2” posts in your inbox, sign-up here! Welcome to the fall season of “The .2” — training advice for every step of your marathon! This season will feature a series...
Read MoreDistance runners in general have been a little late to the running form game -- our friends in the sprint world have been way ahead of us for years! So when it comes to running form drills to help you improve, I like to look...
Read MoreI'm very excited for a new video series: the Workout Lab! Each episode, I'll interview an elite runner about their favorite workout, breakdown why it's an effective workout, and explain the modifications you should make to the workout before trying it yourself. To kick things off,...
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As you hit the finish line of your marathon, you probably felt some mix of achievement, pride, relief, and, of course, fatigue. Months and miles of preparation culminated in your race and that may leave you feeling a little lost on your next steps. Staring...
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