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! After you've put in the months of training, you still need to go out and execute on race day. These are my...
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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! Full disclosure -- I'm a planner. If something in my life MIGHT benefit from a to-do list or a spreadsheet, there is...
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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: I've been training for a 7:05 pace...
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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,...
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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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...
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With 4-8 weeks left before your spring marathon, you're right in the thick of prime training time. Now is when it becomes pretty common to wonder, "can I really hit the goal time I'm aiming for?" Or, if you haven't thought about a goal time...
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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! If you made it through the holiday season without missing a beat in your training, you definitely deserve a...
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