Tag: marathon training
Nine verbally abusive comments drivers make to runners
July 11th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in The Scene | No Comments »
There are certain comments nobody would ever make to a walker on the street, but the moment someone starts running, commentary is open-season
As fall marathon season approaches, it’s time to start training!
July 5th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »
Summer may have just started but preparing for a fall marathon or half means you need to start soon (if not already)!
The beginner’s guide to running on the track
May 28th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Training | No Comments »
Spending time on the track can help make you faster, regardless of the distance you enjoy running
Faster after fasting?
May 1st, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Health & Nutrition | No Comments »
From elites to first time marathoners, many people have considered implementing fasted runs into their training regimens
6 running tops that take you straight from run to bar
April 25th, 2018 by Madeleine Kelly | Posted in Running Gear | No Comments »
The running crop top allows you to go straight from your run to your social engagement.
Marathon taper time: What that means for you
April 5th, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »
Resting before any race is always encouraged, but when it comes to the marathon, getting the taper right is essential for peak performance
Running a marathon soon? On the importance of setting an attainable time goal
April 3rd, 2018 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »
What does it take to qualify for Boston? To set a personal best or to run a sub-3:00 marathon? What about sub-four or -five? RELATED: 2018 Boston Marathon registration dates announced When it comes […]
Is this how much it actually costs to prepare for a marathon?
October 17th, 2017 by Sinead Mulhern | Posted in Runs & Races | No Comments »
When the training block and travel is all said and done, how much did you really spend on that marathon PB?
What I learned from running my first Abbott World Marathon Major
October 12th, 2017 by Lindsay MacAdam | Posted in Boston or Bust, Runs & Races | 2 Comments »
For her eighth marathon, this writer hit up a World Marathon Major. Here’s what she learned for next time
Ten marathon taper questions answered
October 5th, 2017 by Canadian Running | Posted in Expert Tips | 1 Comment »
A marathon taper is a gradual reduction in total training volume in the final few weeks before race day. Its purpose: to improve performance
Run these pre-race workouts to predict if you’re primed for race day success
September 20th, 2017 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »
After weeks and months of dedicated training and with race day just around the corner, it’s nice to know whether your race goal is within reach
Training for a marathon? See how you fare in this workout four weeks out
September 14th, 2017 by Dan Way | Posted in Training | No Comments »
We spoke to VFAC head coach John Hill who recommends this tough two by 5K tempo session on a challenging course
