TRAINING & HEALTH
AI Nutrition Tools for Runners: Benefits and Limitations
AI tools like ChatGPT and nutrition-tracking platforms are increasingly common among runners looking for quick answers. Larson acknowledges that some of these tools can...
The Science of Durability: New Study Reveals Why Strength Training Prevents the Late-Race Collapse
Every marathoner knows the "specter" of the final 10K. It is the moment where the internal dialogue shifts from pace-setting to survival. We’ve been...
Polarization vs. Pyramids: New Research Decodes the Perfect Training Mix for Marathon Success
In the pursuit of a marathon PR, we often agonize over the "murky middle." We wonder if our tempo runs are fast enough or...
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 RunzMarathoners 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...
