What to do after running a marathon
After you’ve put in all the preparation, the months of training, and have finally completed that marathon you’ve been waiting for, it’s time to take a rest, enjoy that bacon sandwich, and do a couple of proven steps in order to recover faster. The things you do (and don’t...
5 Tips for Young Athletes by Marathon Star Meb Keflezighi
Meb Keflezighi or Marathon Meb is an accomplished long distance runner. He won silver for the marathon in the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the 2009 New York City Marathon. Meb has qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games after winning the trials earlier this year and is looking for the...
How fast should you run or walk?
I am often asked how fast should one run in a race or even walk during training or in a race. Unless there is a cut off time, then I would always say to run at your own pace. But finally, here is an answer with scientific basis. Walk or...
14 Important Tips on What To Do the Day Before the Marathon
You have completed the hardest part of your marathon training but it doesn’t calculate the outcome of your race. Additional intense training prior to the race can only prompt injury. What you do the day before the marathon can greatly affect your race performance. A personal checklist and some...
Predict your Marathon Time with Yasso 800s
Ever want to have a running tool that can predict your marathon goal time? This is made possible with the Yasso 800s. This workout guide originated from the observation and marathon training of Bart Yasso, a Runner’s World editor. This simple discovery has gained popularity and has been used...
Five New Things To Do to Spice Up Your Running Life
Are you getting tired of the usual train-and-race routine? Maybe you find it boring already to keep on running for the same reason and running in the same places. It’s time to spice your running life a little. It doesn’t require fancy gadgets or the latest shoe models. It...
Seven Tips on How to Recover After a Marathon
Congratulations! You’ve done a great job in finishing a marathon. Now what? You don’t just halt to a stop when you cross the finish line. The minute you finished a marathon, you slow down to recover from a marathon. What you do the first few minutes, hours or even...
Video: What Makes a Good Running Form?
Many new and aspiring runner would ask me how to run correctly. I would often wonder if there is indeed the right way to run or a muscle by muscle, bone by bone detail on how should a runner run. But running form seems to vary between all runners. ...