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Fred, you have a blog, what is its name and what can people expect to see or read when they visit it? The name of my blog webite is “http://www.fat2fitfred.com” and I started it late in 2012. What they can expect to see are blog posts that include […]
The challenge of running and racing a marathon is a singular pursuit. Before you even start, you know that you’ll have highs and lows, obstacles to overcome, and inevitable suffering — followed by euphoria — on race day. With all of this ahead of you, it makes sense to pick the right marathon. No 26.2 […]
Those cross-training workouts – like core work, pool running or cycling, and strength exercises – have dramatic benefits for marathoners and shouldn’t be skipped. Knowing when to implement them in a smart training plan can help you recover faster, run more, and ultimately get that new personal best.
The Marathon Nation Holiday Run Challenge is COMPLETE. Thank you to all who participated. We had 81 people sign up. Although, not everyone completed the challenge, we still feel it was a HUGE success. We have more challenges coming your way in 2013, some fitness related and others related to […]
8 Days, Tuesday to Tuesday, 12/25 to 1/1 Stay fit and have fun this holiday season — Join us for an 8-Day Run Challenge! This is a solo challenge to keep all of us fit and active over the gap week between Christmas and New Years; we’ll track our results online to encourage and motivate […]
The end of December is a fantastic time to be a runner…unless you are actually training for something! If you’re like me — and many others — the thought of hitting the road and spending hours each day playing board games sitting parked next to too much yummy food is enough to make you request […]
Course du Duc – Nov. 30, 2012 17.5 km 9:16 pm start The night was cold, about 30F at the start, 10 mph wind gusting to about 20 mph throughout the course. Very crowded start and generally through the first few miles. Start was extremely slow, 8:35 min/mile pace. From there lots of fun – […]
New York City Marathon 2012 Race Report Cancelled L Oh wait! Now what? What do I do with all that fitness?? Space Coast Marathon 2012 Race Report Way back in the summer I filled out an application to be a race reporter for Marathon Nation. I was registered for NY Marathon […]
With the New Year approaching the season of giddy goal setting is almost upon us. You know, that short window at the end of the year when everyone makes snap resolutions about health, fitness, work, family, diet. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of these promises fail long before we remember to cancel that gym membership…but it […]
While the marathon is your own personal adventure to navigate, rest assured that thousands more have done the same. You can use their experience as your road map. As a coach who has helped countless athletes reach the finish line, I am going to let you in on one simple secret for your preparation: Take […]
Not racing the marathon could be one of the best things for your fitness and future performance. That’s right, skipping the big day could be the catalyst for significant performance gains.
Training for a goal as big and as distant as a marathon is a real challenge. Not just for the actual work of training, but managing your mind, body and emotions across the time required to get ready.
Author’s Note: This is the second installment in our new “Couch to Marathon” instructional series designed to help newbie marathoners make the most of their first race (first one is here). From training to racing information, we’ll cover the fundamentals that all beginner runners should know. If you have any additional questions, please find us […]
Structured properly, training for and racing a marathon can be a relativley simple and fun experience. Here are three tips to help you keep your marathon journey simple and effective.
While we exercise to get fit, and to burn calories, the right food is critical for an optimal workout. Answer: Your goal is to start the run feeling ready to run, not hungry and not bloated with food. Striking this balance takes a bit of work to learn your own personal needs, but once you […]
Where are you from? I am from a town called Remscheid in Germany. It is located near Cologne and Düsseldorf. I currently live and work in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. What’s your one “key” workout before a big race? My key workout before long races is a weekend double of 3 hours on Saturday and a […]
