Everything a runner needs
I’ve run a lot of races and after crossing the finish line, all I want is an ice-cold beverage. Once I get home, all I want to do is lie down and relax for the rest of the day. I’ve earned it, right? While that might be true, not recovering well after a hard run [...]
Finding the right pre-race fuel is trial and error for many runners. While some can indulge in whatever they want — Bill Rodgers famously had a stomach of steel — others need to keep it simple and relatively boring. Not sure which category you fall? Err on the side of caution. Here are some rules [...]
You’ve spent months preparing for it. You set your alarm clock early in order to train well for it. You turned down multiple social invitations because you had to make it your priority. Well, it is finally here. It is race day. This is the goal event you’ve been training hard for — and looking [...]
Picking the right marathon training plan can be daunting. There are just so many options — how do you know which one is right for you? As with any practice, the more familiar you become with marathon running, the better able you will be to tweak your training plan. That said, here are some tips [...]
It's taper time, and you're likely feeling mixed emotions. On one hand, you're thrilled to have the months of intense training behind you. There are no more 20-milers or long, hard tempo runs looming on your calendar. But on the other hand, now that your training is over and race day is near, you wonder, [...]
I never thought I’d run a marathon. But when I decided I wanted to run a marathon, I knew it would be Boston. I only became a runner two years ago. Two years ago, I laced up my sneaks and ran my very first road race, the Harpoon 5-Miler. I left the race with a [...]
Running seems like a simple sport. You just need to put one foot in front of the other, right? While this is true, a host of potential problems could pop up mid-run and turn your fun race into an unpleasant experience. Mid-race mishaps happen to the best of us, from novices to pro athletes. Luckily, [...]
The treadmill. Also known as the dreadmill. I used to hate it. One of the best things about running is the journey from point A to point B. So, why would any runner want to stay stationary? The main reasons: climate control and safety. Most runners will only opt for the treadmill when outside conditions [...]
People say that races are a celebration of running. And what better place to celebrate than the California coast, a tropical locale, or the “happiest place on Earth”? Nowadays, it's common for runners to combine races and vacation time. With so many marathons being held in popular destinations, it's no mystery why runners want to [...]
During long training runs, many runners turn to pre-packaged sports drinks, bars, gels, and gummies to refuel. These processed, neon-colored “foods” are convenient and provide the right balance of carbs to protein, but they're also often filled with preservatives and artificial flavors. Shouldn't we be giving our bodies natural fuel when we're asking so much [...]
