Join Coach Patrick from Marathon Nation (www.marathonnation.us) for a discussion on how to pick the best possible first marathon.
ATC – Running Q&A – Rules To Pick Your First First Marathon By
27
March
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ATC – Running Q&A – Picking The Right Winter Layers
20
March
Join Coach Patrick from Marathon Nation (www.marathonnation.us) for a quick review of how to properly get dressed for running in the cold!
Hills Are Not Evil: Exact Steps on How to Conquer Your Running Nemesis on Race Day
31
October
People race for lots of different reasons, but they all face the same conditions, course and competition. Regardless of why you are at the starting line, you share a common goal with everyone around you — make it to the finish line. Here is our best guidance on how to conquer the hills on race […]
Going Mental: A C.A.S.E. for Mindful Marathon Planning
13
June
After the marathon, most runners simply…keep running. No downtime. No rest. No reflection. No time for growth…and ultimately no room for it either. Any marathon finisher will tell you the importance of being 100% mentally prepared for the challenges of race day; yet few choose to exercise their mental muscles in the post-race window when […]
The Lost Art of The Easy Run
09
July
Despite the fact that I do so much of my training on my own, I really think running is a social enterprise. Sure, I try to say HI to everyone I run past (unless I have snot all over my face or the sight of me is apparently terrifying you!), but that’s not the same.
Marathon Testimonial
23
May
“On the heels of a marathon PR this weekend in OKC, I was curious how many times inall races have improved since joining MN and enjoying all the expertise, information and support that you and the other members provide. So if anyone was “on the fence” about MN…here are ‘just the facts.’ This is all […]
The Ultimate Philadelphia Marathon Overview (2010 Edition)
17
November
This weekend marks the 17th running of the Philadelphia Marathon, the final installment of the US fall marathon classics. The Philly Marathon is not as popular as some of the other big marathons, but that means you get a world-class race in a great city without all the craziness and crowds! Fall in Philadelphia is […]
The Ultimate Marathon Race Plan
29
September
Getting ready for the big dance, the full 26.2 miles, is a huge undertaking. As the day approaches, the true significance of the event becomes readily apparent by virtue of just how panicked you become. Not all of the worry is necessarily bad, but it can lead you down the path to some poor deciscions […]
The Marathon Secret: Your Skill Run, aka It’s Not All Endurance
18
August
Running is one thing, but to do it well is something else and to sustain it for 26.2 miles is another story altogether. Poor running form can lead to injury, additional stress on your body, and reduce your ability to use your fitness over time. You must develop–and maintain–good running form if you are going […]
