Tag: marathon training

Sub 5 Hour Marathon Training Plan

Here’s the sub 5 hour marathon training plan I have been following. It’s a tried and tested 5 hour marathon training plan after I finished a 4:57 at the Jeju Marathon in Korea. The hidden story is that I tried training for more than a year to beat 5 hours....

I’m on the cover of Runner’s World!

“OMG!!! I’m on the cover of Runner’s World !!!” I can’t contain may excitement as I told Quennie when she arrived home. I waited for her to react. There was none. At first I thought she was expecting it. But when she raised her eyebrows, I realized she doesn’t...

Marathon Training is Tough, But It’s All Worth the Effort

Running is highly recommended by doctors and fitness professionals to improve health and to stay fit. I came to love running for its health benefits. Since then, I progressed from running 10K races to finishing marathons. My training for a 10K run and a marathon are totally different. For...

Borneo International Marathon 2012 – My Sub-5 Hour Training Plan

Last month, I signed up for the Borneo International Marathon which will be held on May 6, 2012.  This will be my marathon no. 4.  I completed 3 marathons in 2010.  Zero in 2011.  This year, I want to complete 3 or 4 marathons.  If all things go well,...

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...

Just Finished a Marathon? Then Drink Beer!

A recent study showed that beer is a good drink for recovery after running a marathon. But it is not just any beer. The beer should be nonalcoholic. According to the researchers from Technical University of Munich, a consumption of 1-1.5 liter per day of non-alcoholic beer for three...

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...

Marathon Training Programs for Every Runner

Marathon is becoming more and more popular.  The number of participants are increasing every year which keeps  breaking the previous records.  Whether you wanted to reach the finish line or you have a time goal in mind, the key in any marathon is a proper training program to make...