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Marathon Training Tips

Running After 50: How to Start and Things to Know

10 keys to start running after 50 and stay injury free! You can and should enjoy running at any age, so let's find out how to do it right.

How to Use a Recovery Week or Down Week in Running

What is a down week and why is it necessary? Down weeks can be confusing, but here are practical tips for exactly how to do it.

Proper Running Form: 4 Essential Tips and Techniques

Proper running form is essential to run faster, longer, and safer. Here are the 4 essential tips and techniques to improve your form.

A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Progressive Overload Training

Progressive overload is the underlying principle of how the body gets stronger through weightlifting. Here's how you can use it to achieve muscle growth.

12 Benefits of Sprinting + How to Do Them

Sprinting is a great way to get faster and live a healthier life. It pays to learn exactly how to do sprints for maximum benefits. Learn how here.

21 Best Running Workouts for All Runners to Get Faster

Here are the 21 best running workouts to build your speed for any race distance, from a 5K to a marathon. They're the perfect way to add variety to training.

Easy Guide to Running Strides: What, How and Why Run Strides

Running Strides are a beneficial training term for new and experienced runners. Learn what they are, benefits, and how to do them properly.

Confidently Running Alone: Tips for Running Safety

Safety should be on top of your list of priorities when it comes to running. Here are 11 running safety tips along with the best safety gear to carry

What’s the Fuss about Peak Week Marathon Training?

Peak week in marathon training is the final moment when you’re asking your body to push through. Every muscle in your body feels like it’s on lunch break, but you…

8 Salt Tablets for Runners + How to Use Them

Everything you need to know about salt tablets for runners. Including our top 5 recommendations, when and how to use them.

Fartlek Training: What Is It, Benefits, + 9 Workouts to Try

Fartlek training is a great way to add speedwork to your training. Find out what it is, why you should do it, and 9 workout examples to add to your…

What to Wear for a Marathon | Marathon Gear for All Weather

Marathons happen regardless of weather. Knowing what to wear for a marathon in any condition is key to a great race. Learn it all in this guide.

Transitioning from the Half to Full Marathon: What You Need to Know for Beginner Marathon Training

If you’re ready to tackle that first marathon, I’m supremely happy you’re learning to transition from the half marathon to marathon. It’s a massive win to have that training under…

Marathon Training Fatigue: Why Your Runs Suddenly Feel Impossible

Learn how to overcome running fatigue with these key tips to first identify the root cause and then make changes to get back on track.

Post Marathon Training: Running and Strength Training Plan

Will I lose fitness by taking weeks off after my marathon? When can you start running after a marathon? It’s a concern for nearly every runner I’ve encountered during post…

9 Reasons Not to Run a Marathon…from a Running Coach

Should I run a marathon? It’s a good question to ask before jumping in to training. In some cases, the answer is no. You really shouldn’t make that goal RIGHT…

How Long Does Marathon Training Take?

Have you ever wondered when to start training for a marathon? Do you need 16 weeks, 24 weeks, a year? You will in no way be surprised to hear that…

How to Taper for a Marathon: Everything You Need to Know

Tapering is one of the most important parts of any marathon training plan. Here's a complete guide to answering all your marathon tapering questions.

Marathon Taper Pains: Real or Phantom? Runner’s Flu?

The  number of freaked out, hair pulling, the world is ending “it’s race week and I have pain in my x” or “I’m suddenly sick with the runner’s flu” emails…

10 Most Effective Long Run Tips (A Coach’s Checklist)

Preparing for a long run is a key part of training. It's more than just showing up in the morning, it's having your nutrition and gear ready.

Runner’s Diarrhea (Trots): 15 Tips to Treat and Prevent It

Runner's diarrhea can be a real nuisance if you're a runner, but there are ways you can not only treat it but also prevent it from happening.

How to Train for a Marathon With A Busy Life

How to train for a marathon when your life is already filled with other things that must be done…it’s a super common question when we start out. Because we all…

9 Jogging Tips | Comical Running Stories to Learn From

We hear friends running stories of hitting the wall, massive blisters, lost toenails and ohhh the chafing, but something deep inside tells us “that won’t happen to me”. Let’s say…

The Split Long Run: Is It As Effective?

Sunday – 4:00AM AKA – Zero dark o’clock and time to get up for a marathon training run What if I just sleep a few more minutes? And an hour…

Why Running a 5K Could Result in a Marathon PR

Endurance or speed that seems to be the option for most runners. I fully admit to running distance because I’m not a speedster! But what if we would improve in…

LHR Training Revisited with MAF Method

Last spring I started the low heart rate training method {LHR}, popularized by Phil Maffetone. It’s been buzzed about it for years, but it took Miss Zippy sharing her process…

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Amanda Brooks is a Certified Running Coach, Certified Personal Trainer and long time distance runner with a passion for every facet of running, which leads her to do more reading, research and running than necessary. Find all the tips, tricks and tools you need from this running coach for your best injury free running. Read More…

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