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Escaping the Comparison Trap: Why Comparison Kills Joy (and How to Fix It)
In an era dominated by public training logs, Strava segment leaderboards, and curated social media highlights, distance runners face an endless stream of metrics. While data tracks physical progress,...
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Beyond the Finish Line: Dakotah Popehn on Life Adversity, Marathon Grit, and “You Think This Hurts”
Fresh off the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, where she crossed the line as the second American woman, elite distance runner Dakotah Popehn sat...
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“Mental Toughness for Runners” Shifting to Actionable Performance Psychology, with Dr. Megan Cannon
For decades, endurance runners, coaches, and sports commentators have leaned on a single, catch-all phrase to explain why someone crosses the finish line or...
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The Danger of Underfueling: Why Endurance Athletes Are Running on Empty
At a recent running camp in the trail-lined backcountry, runners had the opportunity to connect with Erin Sparrold. While Sparrold was volunteering as a...
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Why There Are Two Women’s Marathon World Records
Look closely at the official distance running record books and you will see two distinct finishing times recognized for the women’s marathon world record:Mixed-Gender...
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“Marathon 101” by Dave Masterson: A Professional Pacer’s Book Running Your Personal Best
Whether you are stepping up to the starting line for your very first 26.2 or chasing a long-sought personal best, executing a successful marathon...
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Marathon Masterclass (4 of 4) – Race Week Protocols, Pacing Mechanics, and Mental Strategy
When distance runners approach race week, the primary objective shifts dramatically. Months of accumulating volume, structuring workouts, and executing long runs can lead athletes...
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Marathon Masterclass (3 of 4): Logistics: Fueling, Gear, and Taper Science for Your Next Marathon
When preparing for a marathon, it is easy to view the race purely as an aerobic fitness test. However, focusing exclusively on your aerobic...
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Masterclass: How to Structure Marathon Workouts, Execute the 80/20 Rule, and Build Durability
Structuring an effective marathon training block requires a deliberate, hard-news approach to workload distribution rather than arbitrary mileage accumulation. In Part 2 of our...
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Sleep Science for Runners: Why Recovery Starts Long Before You Hit the Pillow
We spend hundreds of dollars on the latest carbon-plated racing shoes, track every gram of carbohydrate, and carefully map out our weekly training blocks....
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Marathon 101 Masterclass (Part 1 of 4): The Aerobic Engine & Training Blueprint
Marathon 101 Masterclass. Whether you are preparing for your first 26.2, chasing a Boston Qualification, or resetting your training ahead of a new macrocycle,...
