Running Marathon training: How to go from zero to hero in just 16 weeks

Running marathon training – Marathons can be exciting, and highly motivational most especially when you’ve just signed up for them.

The joy that you are going to participate in something so incredible, is quite frankly second to none, but after the ecstasy comes to the moment of truth.

When you realize you will have to train for the upcoming marathon.

For a newbie, selecting a training plan can be scary, and what is even scarier is knowing that you will have to run 20 miles at least once before the D-day.

17 running tips for marathon training that really work

1.    Choose quality runs over quantity. Marathon beginners often make the mistake of thinking that more is better when practicing. Well, this is not always the case. It’s more important to have few effective training sessions than going on multiple training runs that don’t end up contributing much to your preparedness. Three runs weekly is a good way to start your marathon-running journey as a beginner.  The first session should be at a threshold pace, followed by either of the sprint/hills session and finally a long slow session. 

9 Running Tips for Managing Bad Knee

Feeling sore or stiff in the legs after running is not always a sign of injury, it could be that your body is just adapting to the new physical stress.

If you have developed knee pain recently or you are recovering from a recent injury I will talk about what to do later on in this article.

I will address the two most common knee injuries which are Illiotibial band syndrome and runners knee.

I will also address how to deal with muscle soreness around the knee.

Strength Training For Runners

Strength Training For Runners

If your running routine is becoming monotonous, you are regularly getting the same injuries, or you are not becoming a faster runner; you may want to consider strength training.

When you think about ways to become a faster runner you may think that getting out on the road and getting as many miles under your belt as possible is a great option.

This is known as long slow distance (LSD) work.

Other options you may know about are hill runs, changing terrain by running in mud or sand or doing interval training.

These are all excellent options, but I want you to know that there are limitations to only using running in your training.

30 Day Running Plan To Lose Weight 

Scientific research has proven that running is a very effective way to lose excess body weight.

In combination with a calorie-monitored and balanced diet, running can help you effectively speed up the rate at which your body burns fat.

Nonetheless, it’s easier said than done.

If you want to lose weight effectively by running, you need to understand the methods that work and why they do.

How to run faster?

Running is a combination of mechanics (movement) and physiology (fitness). 

The mechanical side, also known as biomechanics, looks at footwear and ground reaction force.

The physiology side looks at how you can improve your body’s heart and lungs ability to provide oxygen to the working muscles.

In order to improve as a runner, you must look at the biomechanics and physiology of running to keep making improvements and to avoid injury.

Improve running technique (biomechanics)

Running technique is made up of several different factors, such as:

• stride length
• cadence
• running posture
• arm propulsion
• foot placement
• muscle recruitment