The Dos and Don'ts of Race-Day Etiquette
A starttofinish beginner's guide or veteran's refresher course to the do's and don'ts of raceday etiquette.
By Jen A. Miller
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Complete all long runs at an easy pace, and your body to revert to that easy pace when you get tired on race day. Here's how to vary your longrun p...
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Tapering allows the body to recover and adapt to training stress. But, how much rest is enough, and what amount is too much?
By Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.
5 Race-Day Mistakes to Avoid
To attain raceday success, prepare yourself against these common disasters.
By Selene Yeager
How to Create a Flexible Marathon Race Plan
Anything can happen on marathon race day. Train to be flexible on race day, and learn how to adapt to circumstances out of your control.
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Four Valuable Marathon Lessons
Cross the finish line of your first or next marathon feeling fine with these four stalwart tips from coach Jay Johnson.
By Jay Johnson
Will I Run Faster If I Lose Weight?
Can losing a few pounds make it easier to achieve that PR? The answer goes beyond a simple yes or no. Coach Jay Johnson weighs in, and provides a s...
By Jay Johnson
5 Strategies to Nail Back-to-Back Races
Running backtoback races is an increasingly popular endeavor, albeit slightly nutty. Whether they're in the same day or same weekend, these strateg...
By John Hanc
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