Marathon Training Blog

Jan 17, Marathon Calendar

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:03:53 -0500

Marathon calendar of marathon and half marathon events in the United States.

Jan 12, Nutrition

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:12:15 -0500

The importance and role of nutrition during marathon training. You need to store lots of glycogen so enjoy those carbohydrates! What to eat and when.

Jul 5, Overtraining

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 17:24:31 -0400

How to avoid overtraining for a race.

May 6, Training Store

Fri, 6 May 2011 12:25:54 -0400

Marathon training books, half marathon training books, training journals, and visualization CDs!!

Oct 23, Marathon for Charity

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 12:45:26 -0400

Fundraising ideas and a list of organizations if you would like to run a marathon for charity.

Apr 17, Sandhills Marathon

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:25:39 -0400

Sandhills Marathon

Jan 3, Running Shoe Store Directory

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 10:34:16 -0500

Specialty running shoe store directory. Find your local running store and make a visit to get fitted by an expert.

Jan 3, Inspirational Marathon Stories

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 10:17:32 -0500

Great stories written and submitted by visitors to give you added marathon inspiration. Feel free to submit your own story to share with others or to help promote your charity.

May 4, Marathon Directory

Sun, 4 May 2008 09:54:19 -0400

USA marathon directory

Apr 18, Marathon Inspiration

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:09:38 -0400

Great stories written and sumitted by visitors to give you added marathon inspiration. Feel free to submit your own story to share with others or to help promote your charity.

Apr 13, Running Articles

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:19:52 -0400

Various running articles on a number of marathon and half marathon related topics.

Feb 17, Energy Gel

Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:03:59 -0500

Consume energy gel to increase enjoyment and improve performance

Dec 21, Kids Running

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:14:59 -0500

Get your family involved and the kids running too while you train for a marathon.

Dec 21, Running with Music

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:26:18 -0500

Running with music...in your head!

Dec 21, Winter Running

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:19:38 -0500

Those cold winter running days

Dec 21, Marathon Day Support

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:16:30 -0500

How to maximize your marathon day support.

Dec 21, What Motivates a Runner

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:11:20 -0500

What motivates a runner to run?

Dec 21, Regrouping from Missed Training Runs

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:06:44 -0500

Regrouping from missed training runs to finish a marathon.

Dec 21, Making Progress in Training

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:01:54 -0500

Making progress in training for a marathon

Dec 21, No Need for Snobbery

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:55:47 -0500

Marathon Training Article: No Need for Snobbery

Dec 20, Marathon Motivation

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:08:47 -0500

Simple advice on marathon and half marathon motivation. Be open-minded and try new things to always keep yourself motivated.

Dec 19, Commentary: No Need for Snobbery

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:41:19 -0500

Recently, I was asked what my opinion is on slow runners. More specifically, “are slow runners ruining the sport?” For many, running is a highly competitive sport. For the majority, it is not. Should someone not lift weights because others are stronger? Should someone not read a book because others read faster? Should the Detroit Lions not show up to their football games because the other teams are better? Should some not run because other runners are faster? Why would someone care if less speedy runners are finishing marathons? After all, the faster runner does not have to worry about the less speedy runners getting in their way or slowing them down since they would be behind the faster runner. Having more participants in marathons also creates a more lively atmosphere at events with more fan support for all runners. The only thing I can logically speculate is that with the growing number of people finishing marathons, some experienced marathoners may feel their accomplishments are diminished, in their own eyes or in the eyes of others. Why put someone down one who is trying to better themselves or achieve a lofty goal? The reality is there are snobby runners out there. The good thing is they represent a small minority of the running population. Just let them suffer in their snobbery and keep running! So, for any less speedy runner out there who may be embarrassed by their lack of speed: You are the only one that matters and need not be concerned about the speed of others or feel insecure because others are faster. The only competition is yourself. Give it your personal best and you simply cannot lose.

Dec 12, Skin Protection for Runners

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:31:54 -0500

Important tips on skin protection for runners and reducing the risk of skin cancer.

Dec 8, Christmas Running Gifts

Fri, 8 Dec 2006 22:22:48 -0500

Top 3 Christmas running gifts for you and your loved ones.

Nov 28, Frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 11:08:23 -0500

Answers to frequently asked questions about marathon training and running.

Oct 28, My First Marathon

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 11:34:47 -0400

My First Marathon by Audrey Scanlan

Oct 21, Running Art

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 21:43:28 -0400

Selection of running art to keep you motivated.

Oct 21, Running Safety Tips

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 12:32:32 -0400

Running safety tips to help you stay safe during training.

Oct 21, Marathon Day Tips

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 10:41:41 -0400

Marathon day tips for a fun and successful finish.

Oct 21, Aid-station tips

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 10:29:44 -0400

Plan ahead with some aid-station tips for marathon day.

Oct 21, Carb Loading

Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:17:43 -0400

Increase your glycogen storage by carb loading the week of the marathon.

Oct 14, Mini Marathon Training

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 15:00:27 -0400

Schedule for mini marathon training (half marathon).

Oct 6, Half Marathon Training Journal

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 17:03:56 -0400

New! Half marathon training journal for use with 10-week MarathonRookie.com training program

Oct 6, Marathon Training Journal

Fri, 6 Oct 2006 16:56:57 -0400

New marathon training journal for 16-week Marathon Rookie training program

Oct 3, Running news

Tue, 3 Oct 2006 17:00:45 -0400

Running news stories and current events provided by CoolRunning.com.

Sep 24, The Motivated Runner

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:59:22 -0400

The Motivated Runner: 21 Quotes, Thoughts, and Observations

Sep 20, Half marathon training schedules

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:00:41 -0400

Beginner mini-marathon or half marathon training schedules.

Sep 19, Marathon training programs

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:26:46 -0400

Beginner marathon training programs: 16 & 26 week schedules.

Sep 15, 16 Week Marathon Training Schedule

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:06:50 -0400

A 16-week marathon training schedule has been added to the marathon training page of MarathonRookie.com. This schedule includes running four days per week with the longest run being 20 miles. Happy running!

Sep 13, Running Movies

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:21:59 -0400

List of popular running movies.

Sep 8, Beginning runner

Fri, 8 Sep 2006 13:39:13 -0400

General tips for the beginning runner and getting started.

Aug 31, Running Tips

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:09:34 -0400

Running tips available in personal coaching sessions by phone

Aug 31, Online Running Coach

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:56:49 -0400

Your own personal online running coach

Aug 31, Personal Running Coach

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:44:39 -0400

Have your own personal running coach while you train for a marathon or half marathon

Aug 25, Marathon Training for Beginners

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:57:53 -0400

General tips on marathon training for beginners.

Aug 10, Half Marathon Training Tips

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 09:48:16 -0400

Half Marathon training tips for the first time half marathon runner

Aug 9, Marathon Training Tips

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 11:12:44 -0400

Marathon training tips for the first time marathon runner

Aug 7, Half Marathon Training Book

Mon, 7 Aug 2006 16:10:32 -0400

Half Marathon Rookie - the Half Marathon Training Book

Aug 7, Marathon Training Book

Mon, 7 Aug 2006 16:09:52 -0400

Marathon Training Book - Marathon Rookie