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,...
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...
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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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This is part of a series of posts I'm doing this spring focused on marathon training. To get these "Marathon Monday" posts in your inbox, sign-up here! Guest blog post by: Dr. Josh Glass, CCSP Georgia Sports Chiropractic; Team USA Track & Field Olympic medical staff My coach at...
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This is part of a series of posts I'm doing this spring focused on marathon training. To get these "Marathon Monday" posts in your inbox, sign-up here! People assume that when you get to the taper, your fate on race day is sealed -- there’s no...
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This is part of a series of posts I'm doing this spring focused on marathon training. To get these "Marathon Monday" posts in your inbox, sign-up here! Welcome to another edition of Coach Carl Q&A (submit your questions here). This time I'm answering a trio of...
Read MoreProper pacing is vital if you're going to run your best in a marathon. This video lays out the details on how you should pace your marathon to give yourself the best chance to PR in your next race: To download a PDF of the slides...
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We're closing in on the most mysterious time of marathon training -- the taper. The taper is definitely important, but it doesn't need to be overly complicated. The goal is to cut back on your training enough that you get to the race without any...
Read MoreThis is part of a series of posts I'm doing this spring focused on marathon training. To get these "Marathon Monday" posts in your inbox, sign-up here! Want to avoid the wall? Then you better run longer than 20 miles during your marathon training. Find out...
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