Marathons and Heart Attacks
A reader asks: Can you explain why, in many big marathons, there is at least one runner who suffers a heart attack? I thought that running is supposed to be good for your heart. I always feel awful...
View ArticleMarathon Entry Requirements
The Boston Marathon Blog has an interesting post today that asks the question: “Can Anybody Run a Marathon?” The post examines the problem of runners who enter and run in marathons without sufficient...
View ArticleWant to run a fast marathon? Pay attention to the altitude of the course
When choosing a marathon, many runners look for races that are close to their homes or ones in which their friends are running. However, in order to ensure the best time possible, it is also important...
View ArticleThe 12 week marathon training program
The Daily Coloradoan has an interesting article about tips for marathon training. One great part of the article is a breakdown of a sensible twelve week marathon training program. It can be difficult...
View ArticleRun Less Run Faster – A Low Mileage Option? – 30 Minute Runner
I recently received an e-mail from a reader who has been following the 30 Minute Runner experiment. She was intrigued by the goal of figuring out the best low mileage training options and asked...
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