So you decided to run a marathon? Congratulations! This is the second part of a three part series on marathon training. If you haven't read the first part I recommend reading it because all the information works in succession with each other. This section will tell you exactly what you need to know when you start your training. The first time I decided to run a marathon I had no idea what I was doing or getting myself into. Below are things I figured out along the way that

Choosing to embark on a marathon is a big deal. Only one percent of the population has completed one! This doesn't mean that it is impossible. In all actuality most people don't find joy in running 26.2 miles! The mileage seems daunting but with proper training and a lot of planning it can be done. This is the first part of a three part series on marathon training. This article will help you decide if now is the right time for you to run a marathon. When I decided to ru

Let's face it, retraining or beginning to run is a bitch. It is so easy to get discouraged and say fuck it after that first mile. I don't run much in the winter months so when the ice melts and spring rolls around I can't run three miles to save my life. A couple years ago I experimented and started with the walk/run plan. What a difference it made. I felt more empowered and less discouraged. Now I start with the run/walk plan every year. There are great benefits to the w