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The 30-Day Window: New Research Redefines “How Much is Too Much” in Marathon Training

Every runner has heard the 10% rule: never increase your weekly mileage by more than a tenth. It is the gold standard of injury...

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...

Pacing Marathons versus Ultras – Inside a 100-Mile Desert Race with Tommie Runz

Photo Credits: Courtesy of Tommie Runz Marathoners are taught to trust numbers. Pace per mile.Heart rate zones.Fueling intervals.Splits that confirm whether the day is unfolding as...

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,...

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....

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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