Training & Health
7 Things That Will Make You a Faster Marathoner
Marathon speed isn’t built on one breakthrough workout, one shoe, or one gel. It’s the cumulative result of multiple systems working together—your nervous system, metabolism, tendons, fueling strategy, footwear,...
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The Elite Blueprint: Training, Fatigue, and Longevity with Keira D’Amato
Most runners know Keira D’Amato as the realtor-turned–American record holder. But in our recent conversation for Marathon Journal, we deliberately skipped the origin story....
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The Skilled Racer: Why Tune-Up Races Are the Key to Your Next Marathon PR
For many marathoners, the training cycle is a solitary, 18-week monastic pursuit of mileage. We often treat the goal race as the only "real"...
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The Beginner’s Blueprint: Building Your Running “Chassis” Without Breaking Down
In the age of smartwatches, every runner is obsessed with metrics. But for the beginner, the number that matters most isn't on a display—it’s...
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The Ultimate Boston Marathon Course Guide for First-Time Runners
The Boston Marathon is a cherished tradition that holds a profound significance for the city and its people. If you are gearing up to...
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VO2 Max Explained: The Marathon Runner’s Guide to Lactate Threshold and Endurance Speed
In the age of smartwatches, every runner is obsessed with metrics. The number that often dominates the conversation is VO2 Max—the supposed ultimate indicator...
Training & Health
Fat Adaptation for Runners: Dr. Davitt’s Science-Backed Guide to Fueling Endurance
When it comes to endurance running, few debates ignite more passion than the question of how to fuel. Should athletes constantly carbo-load? Is running...
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Navigating Post-Marathon Blues and Off-Season Funk: Expert Tips for Runners
For many runners, the excitement of race day is unmatched. The weeks of marathon training, the anticipation, and the adrenaline on course create a...
Training & Health
Battling the Inner Self Critic and Turning Self-Doubt into Strength
When runners talk about what truly challenges them — the miles, the workouts, the fatigue — the conversation almost always circles back to the...
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Hydration Strategies That Actually Work: Avoiding Over- and Under-Drinking
Marathon running is a delicate balance between endurance, pacing, and physiology. And one of the most misunderstood—and critical—factors in race-day performance is hydration. Drinking...
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Precision Nutrition for Marathoners: How Data Is Redefining Fueling
Marathon fueling is shifting from generic rules to precision nutrition, utilizing wearable tech and individual data (like glucose and sweat analysis) to optimize carbohydrate...
