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Category: Marathon Training Plans & Strategies
Bounce-Back Strategies: Modifying Your Plan After Illness or Unplanned Training Breaks
Strategic Return to Training: A Measured Approach After a Break Returning to training after an illness or an unplanned break demands a thoughtful, measured approach, starting...
Foot Strike and Cadence Adjustments: Form Tweaks to Reduce Injury Risk During High Mileage
The Critical Role of Form in High-Mileage Running Embarking on a high-mileage running journey presents a significant challenge, pushing physiological and mental boundaries. With the substantial...
The Minimalist Marathon Approach: Optimizing Training Efficiency for Time-Constrained Athletes
Redefining Marathon Preparation Fundamentals Traditional marathon training often prioritizes high-volume mileage, sometimes implying that success is directly proportional to the number of miles logged weekly. For...
Marathon Long Run Variations: Progressive, Drop-Set, and Race-Pace Specific Sessions
Why Marathon Long Runs Demand Variation For many runners, the traditional marathon long run means simply logging miles at a consistent, relatively easy pace. While this...
Race-Day Weather Contingencies: Adjusting Training and Strategy for Wind, Rain, or Heat
Why Weather Dictates Race Success Race day weather is far more than just a backdrop; it is a critical, often decisive factor influencing performance and safety....
The 80/20 Marathon Hybrid: Blending Low-Intensity Volume with High-Impact Speed Sessions
Why Traditional Marathon Training Approaches Can Fall Short For many aspiring marathoners, the classic training approach often involves progressively increasing weekly mileage, aiming to build the...
Mastering Threshold Runs: Lactate Management Workouts to Boost Marathon Endurance
The Science of Lactate Threshold in Marathon Performance Understanding the concept of the lactate threshold is fundamental for any serious marathon runner aiming to optimize performance...
Marathon Training for Shift Workers: Flexible Scheduling Tactics for Irregular Routines
Understanding Shift Work’s Impact on Marathon Training Marathon training demands unwavering consistency, a principle that stands in stark contrast to the often unpredictable nature of shift...
The Overtraining Radar: Recognizing Early Warning Signs in Your Marathon Build-Up
The Subtle Threat to Marathon Ambitions Embarking on the demanding journey of marathon training requires immense dedication, focused on building endurance, increasing speed, and witnessing tangible...