How Long is a Marathon? Why the Marathon is 26.2 Miles
If you are an experienced runner it's easy to sometimes forget that not everyone is up on the lingo of running. Often when runners talk about a marathon coming up, most people know it's long-distance but don't know how long a marathon is or how...
Clydesdale Running – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
Clydesdale running refers to a division of male and female runners whose weight exceeds about 200 pounds. The reason for classifying runners based on weight is to ensure fairer conditions among racers. This division of runners is not as popularized or understood as others. Continue reading...
Do Running Surfaces Matter in Marathon Training?
Marathon training is such a demanding physical sport that can put a lot of pressure on your body systems. Training surfaces is one of the main factors that can determine your success in marathon running. Not all running surfaces are the same and therefore they...
Marathon Training FAQ – What You Should Know?
How long is a Marathon? A full marathon is slightly more than 26 miles or 42 kilometers and half marathon is half that distance. There are also ultra marathons for those interested in anything more than 26 miles. Ultra marathons can be 50 or 100 miles...
How To Make Money Running Marathons? A Complete Guide
Ever wondered how much a professional runner makes? In this article, we look at how professionals make money running marathons. We also discuss how you can make money running as an amateur and the current marathon cash prizes on offer. How To Make Money Running Marathons? For the...
How to Avoid Injuries During Marathon Training? What Should You Do?
You just found a marathon training plan and got excited to train for a race coming up in six months. Everything seems perfect for the first three weeks, you feel like your program is too easy, so you decided to increase the mileage. But then you...
Electrolytes for Runners – Why Are Electrolytes Important For Runners?
You likely already know that the right amount of electrolytes for runners are crucial to their performance. But you may be wondering when should you consume electrolytes and in what quantity. When and how many electrolytes you need are often lost in the pervasive marketing of...
BQ Running – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide To Run Your BQ
Ever wanted to know what runners talk about when using the term - BQ running? While it is not a term used worldwide in the running community, it is used widely with American runners . In this article, we look at what it represents and...
Marathon Periodization Program – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
A good marathon periodization program progresses you through phases to optimally prepare you for the marathon. When you are training for a marathon, you can't maintain peak shape all year round. Periodozation works on the principle of overload and adaption, and there are three types of...
Kipchoge Training Program – UPDATED 2021 – A Complete Guide
After setting the world record in Berlin in 2018, Eliud Kipchoge has become the greatest Marathon runner ever. He beat his previous record by 1 minute, 20 seconds by running a 2 hour 1 minute 39 seconds. This long-distance runner undertook the Ineos Challenge where...