Before the 20-mile long runs, tempo miles, or sprint interval workouts of marathon prep, there’s base training—a quiet development period used to stack easy miles, reinforce strength training habits, ...
Most runners aren’t giddy about base training, a period when you gradually build your mileage with mostly easy effort workouts. “It's not glamorous and exciting,” Sean Henning, a RunDoyen coach and ...
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Rushing through base training could derail your marathon prep. Coaches explain why more time could serve you better.
Base training is an essential piece of marathon preparation. It’s when runners establish a consistent routine and build the aerobic fitness foundation that they’ll rely on later. Because the miles are ...
If you have graduated from a Couch to 5K program or have been regularly running for the last few months, you may be ready to sign up for a half or full marathon. Training for a race is a wonderful way ...
The standard marathon training build spans about four months, or 16 weeks. For runners without a solid base, 20 weeks–or more–may be more appropriate. But if you stumble upon a last-minute entry and ...
If a brutal season of snow and cold kept you inside, these tips can help you reclaim your run. By Danielle Friedman If you’re a runner, you know this winter has not been easy. Record low temperatures ...
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