Foundational Nutrition for Base Mileage Embarking on a marathon build-up begins with establishing a solid base of mileage, and crucially, a foundational approach to daily nutrition....
Category: Marathon Training Plans & Strategies
Hill Repeats to Race Day Speed: Integrating Strength-Specific Workouts into Marathon Prep
The Science Behind Hill Training Adaptations Integrating hill repeats into your marathon preparation represents a profound physiological stimulus, extending far beyond a mere challenging workout. These...
Dynamic Long Run Strategies: Balancing Distance, Pace, and Recovery for Optimal Adaptation
Rethinking Traditional Long Run Approaches For many runners, the long run is viewed as a fundamental element of weekly training, often approached with rigid adherence to...
The 16-Week Breakthrough: Customizable Marathon Plans for Recreational to Competitive Runners
The Science Behind Effective Tapering Tapering is a strategic and indispensable phase in marathon preparation, extending far beyond a simple reduction in mileage. It represents a...
Marathon Tapering Decoded: How to Peak on Race Day Without Overtraining
The Science Behind Effective Tapering As marathon race day approaches, many runners resist reducing their training volume, fearing a loss of hard-earned fitness. However, this final...