Making Long Runs Easier

Author: The Mizuno Shoe Guy Published on: September 29, 2016   There’s just no way of getting around the fact that the most important element of any marathon–or even half marathon training program–is the long run. It is absolutely essential that every aspiring marathoner consistently logs numerous long runs during the three- or four-month buildup period to the marathon. It’s

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Coach’s Corner: My Return to Racing

Author: Amy Begley Published on: September 29, 2016 Watching the Olympics this summer was a better experience for me than the 2012 Games.  In 2012, I had just retired from professional track and field, so I did not watch NBC or the Olympics. If you would have told me in 2010 that I would not be in London, I would

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Transitional Apparel for Fall Training

Author: BackAtSquare0 Published on: September 29, 2016 As September hits around the country fall half and full marathon training is in full swing.  Right now things are still very hot and a bit too humid in most locations, but the cool down is ahead.  With that in mind it is important to make sure you have the right transitional apparel

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How to Spice Up Your Run

Published on: September 29, 2016 There’s nothing quite like the thrill of running. The open road, the hypnotic sound of your footfalls on the pavement, and being alone to get lost in your own thoughts. Some do it for the runner’s high, others do it for the therapy. Let us all agree that whatever our reason for running, it provides

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