The marathon is one of the most popular running race distances in the world. Most runners know where the term “marathon” comes from – it’s the story of the ancient Greek runner Pheidippides. In 490 B.C., Pheidippides ran 24.85 miles from the town of Marathon to Athens to tell the Athenians of the incredible victory […]
How Fast to Run – Conversation Pace
I get many questions from new runners about how fast they should run their training runs. The common mistake is to assume that faster is better. Inexperienced runners generally have the idea that the only way to run fast in races is to run fast during training runs. However, this belief will usually lead to […]
Running on a Treadmill
The treadmill is a wonderful invention. It has allowed millions of runners to obtain a solid workout even when there is two feet of snow outside. Treadmills mimic outside running better than any other piece of gym equipment, including the elliptical and stationary bike. However, it is important that runners do not rely solely on […]
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters
Blisters are one of the most annoying injuries that can happen to a runner. Although blisters do not seem like a serious injury in theory, a bad blister can make it impossible to run for days. Knowing how to prevent and treat blisters can be a real life saver to a runner’s training schedule Blisters […]
Best Time of the Day to Run
A reader asks: Due to my work schedule, my only available time to run is at 6:00 A.M. in the morning. Is it okay for the body to run this early? Is there a best time of the day to run? The question “what is the best time to run” is strange to many runners […]
