Boston marathon 2024 recap. Mile by mile splits and quips!

What factors are important in selecting your first half or full marathon?

Running is a beautiful sport, one that connects us with nature, ourselves, and the community of runners worldwide. However, it's not without its challenges, and injuries can be one of the most discouraging obstacles a runner might face. Injuries can range from minor discomfort to severe setbacks, but with the right mindset and mental strength, you can overcome them.

Missing a part of your marathon training plan can be common due to various reasons such as illness, work commitments, or unexpected events. Here's what you can do if you miss a part of your training:

Shep on the mend telling you the best ways to recover when you’re feeling under the weather.

Run your best race with a solid race strategy!

PR’s are great! Don’t get me wrong, I’m working on a few myself, but what if we started looking at more than just a row of numbers to measure our success. What if we challenged ourselves in new ways every once in a while. Let’s talk about racing for more than records can be just as fun and reinvigorating for you.

You may balk at the idea of it when you see it on your training schedule for 3-5 weeks, but base building is a vital part of training for any race distance. This is the phase of training designed to get you trained to train; without it you’re sacrificing potential gains and increasing the potential for injury.

Training for a marathon is well…a marathon. A lot can happen between the first day of training and race day. Consistency and smart choices go a long way to getting you there fit and ready to go. In my experience as a coach most runners tend to make pretty similar mistakes; knowing what they are and planning ahead can save you time and optimize your race day experience and results. Avoid these 6 common mistakes in your training:

Hi team! I hope you’ve had a strong spring season of racing and lots of fun miles. As we get into summer and make our transition to the next few months of training for fall races, I want to bring focus to our mental game.