The Second Hour Problem
After about an hour of running, many experience a subtle shift: heart rate rises despite steady pace, and effort feels harder. This pheno...
Racing
The Morning Before a Marathon Should Be Simple
The morning before a marathon can feel more important than it really is and more fragile than it needs to be. The race is close. The dist...
How to Use the Final 7 Days Before a Fast Half Marathon or Marathon
The last seven days before a fast half or full marathon require careful management of fatigue and routine. This week is not for gaining f...
The Middle of the Run: Why the First 10 Minutes and the Last 10 Minutes Feel So Different
Every run has phases. Even when pace stays constant and terrain doesn’t change, your body does. The first ten minutes rarely feel like th...