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What Should I Do During the Off Season? 9 Nov 2012 | 12:08 am
I am planning to run my seventh marathon at the end of May, 2013. I did a 25-K long run on Sunday, and am planning to build to 32-K over the next few weeks, and then maintain long runs at … Continue r...
How Do I Prepare for a Plan B Race After NYC? 2 Nov 2012 | 10:35 pm
I’m trained up for the NYC Marathon, but have deferred my entry and going with a Plan B race two to four weeks from this weekend. How do I train seeing as I’ve already tapered for New York? I run … Co...
Tips for Running When the Weather is Rough 26 Oct 2012 | 10:47 pm
I have been training for the Marine Corps Marathon (my 1st) for months and I thought I was all set ... and now the weather report is saying there's a good chance of rain! Help! How do I prepare to … C...
Why Should a Distance Runner Do Plyometrics? 18 Oct 2012 | 10:59 pm
I recently joined a track club and specified to the coach that I wanted to train for long-distance events. Besides having to train with 12-year-olds, I also have to go through the embarrassment of doi...
How Should I Recover Post-Marathon? 12 Oct 2012 | 08:28 pm
I really struggled after my last marathon. Do you have any tips for recovering post-race? I think I made a lot of mistakes, like running the next day. Thanks. —Jonathan Don't be so hard on yourself, J...
9 Restful Ways to Explore Chicago Before the Marathon 4 Oct 2012 | 09:03 pm
I’m traveling to a marathon—specifically, the Chicago Marathon—for the first time. Do you have any tips for navigating the city and the race? Thanks. —Sherry Welcome to my hometown, Sherry! I’m proud ...
What Kind of Shoes are Good for Flat Feet? 28 Sep 2012 | 07:46 pm
I am very flat-footed, and every kind of shoe I've tried gives me some kind of blister where I should have an arch. I’ve run in shoes for overpronators and trail shoes. Eventually I went out and bough...
Do You Make These Four Tapering Mistakes? 20 Sep 2012 | 08:42 pm
I’m training for my fifth marathon and looking to improve my performance. I need help on my tapering phase. I typically go into the race with a one-week taper, and it caught up with me in my last mara...
How Can I Train for My Fitness Test? 13 Sep 2012 | 11:09 pm
I am a beginner at running, and I have about 10 weeks until I take the fitness test for the local police academy. They require you to run 1.5 miles in less than 12 minutes and 25 seconds. I just … Con...
How to Train at Sea Level and Race at Altitude 8 Sep 2012 | 02:03 am
I live and train basically at sea level and don't have time to travel to high elevations very often. Are there any workouts that will better prepare me mentally and physically for racing at 5,000 to 7...
