Fueling during a marathon is tricky, but your performance will undoubtedly reach new heights once you nail your marathon nutrition plan. Throw plant-based eating into the mix and you may feel completely overwhelmed with fueling for a marathon. The good news is...
What should you eat for dinner the night before a marathon so that you don't have any stomach issues? The ultimate guide to the pre-race dinner. Before you embark on 26.2 miles, there's one last thing to consider-- the pre-race dinner. What you eat the night before...
A comprehensive guide to fueling before, during and after a half marathon. Plant-based foods that will help you PR in your next race and foods to avoid! Preparing for a marathon is no easy task. Not only is training important for performance, but so is nutrition. ...
How runners can develop mental toughness and strength for a marathon. These 8 expert-approved tips will help you build confidence on your way to 26.2. Mental toughness can often feel like something you’re born with or you’re not. In reality, keeping your cool during a...
Use this free 10-week half marathon training plan to finally run a half marathon in less than 2 hours! Breaking the 2-hour half marathon is something that many runners dream about, and it's a goal I've been chasing for quite a while. To run a sub 2-hour half marathon,...
Whether you're from New York or coming from out of town, these are the 10 races you should try to run at least once in your lifetime! As an avid runner and lifelong New Yorker, I’ve run over 35 races in New York City. As a matter of fact, I’ve participated in almost...
Running the TCS NYC Marathon was an incredible experience that I will never forget. To give a simple recap of the race would not do justice to this once in a lifetime running adventure. Instead, I’m sharing the 15 things I'll never forget about the NYC Marathon....
The 9 best things to do the week leading up to your marathon to nail your nutrition and run your best race ever. Table of contents1. Rest your legs2. Carb load3. Organize your cheerleaders4. Put your name on your shirt5. Pack your pre-race (disposable) bag6. Pack your...
Follow these simple tips to avoid weight gain while marathon training. Marathon training makes you feel like you can conquer the world. You test your physical and mental strength, willpower and determination on a daily basis, and you have every right to feel like a...
Running your first marathon? These 9 tips will help you conquer the training, understand the nutrition, remain injury free and soar through 26.2! Running your first marathon induces a whole list of emotions--exhilaration, anxiety, excitement, nervousness,...
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