Marathon Training

Training For My First Marathon Taught Me That Sometimes It's OK to Quit
Fitness
Nov 25, 2024

Training For My First Marathon Taught Me That Sometimes It's OK to Quit

"I want to run a marathon," I told my editor in late July — about three months away from the actual race.

A Running Coach Helped Me Beat My Half-Marathon Time Goal — by 10 Minutes
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Oct 17, 2024

A Running Coach Helped Me Beat My Half-Marathon Time Goal — by 10 Minutes

After running the New York City Marathon on the New Balance team in 2023, I was devoted to taking some time off from racing to let my body recover.

Peloton’s Mariana Fernández Paused NYC Marathon Training to Freeze Her Eggs — and Still PRed
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Nov 15, 2023

Peloton’s Mariana Fernández Paused NYC Marathon Training to Freeze Her Eggs — and Still PRed

For Mariana Fernández, the third time was the charm — at least when it came to running the New York City Marathon.

This Massage Gun Is Easing My Knee Pain Just in Time For the NYC Marathon
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Oct 16, 2023

This Massage Gun Is Easing My Knee Pain Just in Time For the NYC Marathon

I'm 14 weeks into training for my first marathon.

Runner's Diet Tips From a Sports Dietitian
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Jun 6, 2022

Runner's Diet Tips From a Sports Dietitian

Whether you're a beginner runner clocking in a couple of miles per week or doing months of hardcore marathon training, you may be thinking a lot about the best running sneakers or how to prevent chafing.

My Worst Best Marathon
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Oct 12, 2021

My Worst Best Marathon

When I arrived in Chicago for the 2021 marathon last week, I had every reason to believe I would beat my previous marathon time: a 3:29 at the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon that put me minutes under the Boston Marathon qualifying threshold.

The Pros and Cons of Running a Marathon on a Treadmill, According to Experts
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Sep 28, 2020

The Pros and Cons of Running a Marathon on a Treadmill, According to Experts

Marathon season in 2020 has gone virtual, which probably means your 26.2-mile training plan probably needs some revisions — especially if you're going the treadmill route.

5 Tips to Prep For Your Virtual Marathon This Fall
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Sep 16, 2020

5 Tips to Prep For Your Virtual Marathon This Fall

By now, runners have already had to face the music that fall marathons simply won't get to happen the way we're used to.

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Running a Virtual Race This Fall? Here's How to Keep Motivated
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Sep 15, 2020

Running a Virtual Race This Fall? Here's How to Keep Motivated

Racing is never easy, but racing solo is a whole different challenge.

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Running a Virtual Marathon Isn't All About Mileage: Pay Attention to Your Outer Knees
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Sep 13, 2020

Running a Virtual Marathon Isn't All About Mileage: Pay Attention to Your Outer Knees

While most major marathons are canceled due to the ongoing health crisis, many runners are still pushing their personal distance and intensity records in preparation for virtual races — yes, virtual marathons, included.

I'm a Multi-Marathoner, but Here's Why I'm Embracing a Race-Free Year
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Aug 18, 2020

I'm a Multi-Marathoner, but Here's Why I'm Embracing a Race-Free Year

I was sitting on a plane returning to the US in mid-March when I got the email the half marathon I had been training for was canceled.

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Yep, Cross-Training Is Actually a Crucial Part of Your Marathon-Training Plan
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Jun 25, 2020

Yep, Cross-Training Is Actually a Crucial Part of Your Marathon-Training Plan

The first time I signed up to run a marathon, I was understandably nervous beyond belief.

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