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Gasp…I missed a training run!

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:

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Racing for more than PR’s

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.

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Why am I Doing This: Base Building

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.

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Marathon Training: The Most Common Mistakes 

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:

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