Read the full post on The Runner Beans. I wore a pair of ASICS for my very first marathon, the London Marathon back in 2012. I remember buying the first pair from…
Author: Charlie Watson
Running as a Form of Meditation
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. Moving meditation erodes my millennial guilt. It’s a unique blend of guilt that was built by the insidious undertones of pop culture iconography I grew…
The Truth about Lactate Threshold | Your Comprehensive Guide
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of lactate threshold, debunking common myths and explaining its significance in athletic performance. We…
How to Get Into the World Marathon Majors: A Detailed Guide
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. The Abbott World Marathon Majors is the most prestigious marathon series in the world, hosting over 250,000 runners per year, with millions applying for…
Comment on Are Max Cushioned Shoes Bad For Us? by LeeAnn Barnard
Read the full post on Run to the Finish. I work in a local running store, an 100% agree with you…the best shoe for you is the one that feels best! Personally,…
15 Year Podcast Anniversary Episode 🎉
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. In this episode we celebrate the 15 Year Anniversary of the Podcast! Listeners call in to tell us what running marathons and half marathons…
Comment on 1:45 Half Marathon Training Plan | Learning To Handle Speed by Amanda Brooks
Read the full post on Run to the Finish. In reply to Jacobi. That’s a great question! A previous half of around 1:50 is a good sign or a 5K around 22-24,…
My Community Carried Me Through the Black Canyon Ultra
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. “Okay, I have 9 miles to Cottonwood Gulch – it’s the longest stretch between aid, and I’m over halfway in. Once I get there, I…
Is Bicarb Really a Performance Breakthrough for Runners?
Read the full post on Runners Connect. If you’ve been following elite running at all the past year or two, you know there’s a controversy over a “new” product called bicarb. Along…
Bestselling Author Matt Fitzgerald: How to Perfect the Craft of Running
Read the full post on Strength Running. How do you become good at the sport of running? And no, we’re not just talking about how fast you can run! Your mastery of the…
The Joy & Heartbreak of First-Time Qualifying & Lottery Races
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. There is nothing quite like the excitement of a novice runner. Excitement over accomplishing the effort of beginning a running routine can lead to a…
Comment on 1:45 Half Marathon Training Plan | Learning To Handle Speed by Jacobi
Read the full post on Run to the Finish. I was wondering if there were any previous pace times required for the 1:45 half plan. Like have a 2 mile time trial…
I Completed My First 70k
Read the full post on Marathon Training Academy. Super congrats to our client Candis on completing the Antelope Canyon Ultra! She writes, “I am so grateful to report having completed my first…
Zara Long Distance Trainer Review
Read the full post on The Morning Coffee Run. When a brand synonymous with fast fashion ventures into the realm of performance footwear, eyebrows and pitchforks are bound to rise. Zara’s introduction…
Ask TS: First 50k
Read the full post on Trail Sisters. What’s your best advice for someone training for their first 50k? How do you balance building up a base for long distance mileage, while also…
So You Want to Be a Champion: Part 3: How to Recover. How to Connect
Read the full post on The Science of Running. In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, hosts Steve Magness and Jonathan Marcus dive into the third part of their three-part series…