Increasing how many carbohydrates you eat two days before your half marathon can improve your performance, studies show. Aim to eat easily digestible carbs that you normally eat and increase carb 8-10 grams per kg (2.2 lbs) of body weight. Learn more about how to carb loading before half marathon, including what to eat, below. … Read more
Hydration is key for runners—for our health and our performance. This is why running with a bottle of water is a smart choice. But running with a water bottle can be a nuisance. I explore how to carry a water bottle while running (without it slowing you down)—and why you should. When we run, and … Read more
How long to taper for a marathon is a question many marathoners grapple with as it can be highly individual based on training background, volume, and genetics. Yet, research shows a 3-week marathon taper works best for most recreational runners.
Your body’s primary source of fuel for running comes from carbohydrates which are stored as glycogen in the body. The trouble is this source is limited to about 120 minutes of exercise. Runners who run long distances such as a marathon or half marathon need to carb load to maximize their fuel stores to run … Read more
You can find your marathon pace by looking at your training. If you are a new marathoner or average 9:45 minute per mile pace, then your long run pace is likely your marathon pace. If you are a more experienced or faster runner, past race performances, time trials, and training runs can give you an … Read more
One of the hardest things about training for a marathon is finding the time to run all the miles it requires. This is especially true as the days get shorter but our schedules only get busier. Therefore, splitting up the long run, the bread and butter of marathon training, can be a good option (and … Read more