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Lean Out Without Losing Power: The Marathoner’s Performance Guide
In the modern endurance world, we are living through a curious cultural shift. We have—rightfully—moved away from the "thin at all costs" era of...
Training & Health
Pacing Marathons versus Ultras – Inside a 100-Mile Desert Race with Tommie Runz
Photo Credits: Courtesy of Tommie RunzMarathoners are taught to trust numbers.Pace per mile.Heart rate zones.Fueling intervals.Splits that confirm whether the day is unfolding as...
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,...
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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...
