Why September Is the Month Marathon Training Falls Apart (And How to Not Let It Happen to You)
Your mileage isn't the problem. Your calendar is. Here's why September quietly derails more marathon training blocks than any other month, and the fix I give every runner I coach.
68 Boston Qualifiers. 1,300+ Marathon Finishers. Here's What That Track Record Actually Means for You
Numbers don't lie. Here's what 68 Boston Qualifiers and 1,300+ first-time finishers actually say about what training with a real coach can do for your next race.
3 Months to Race Day: What Marathoners Should Be Doing Right Now
Twelve weeks out is when marathon training gets real. Here's the exact framework I use with my athletes heading into the biggest training block of the cycle.
12 Weeks Out From Your Fall Marathon: What Your Training Should Look Like Right Now
If you're eyeing a marathon this November, this is the week your training actually starts, whether you realize it or not. Here's the 17-week build I'd put you on starting today.
Stuck at the Same Marathon Pace? The Problem Might Be Your Form, Not Your Fitness
You've done the mileage, followed a plan, and your pace still won't budge. Before you blame your fitness, it's worth asking whether the real limiter is something a spreadsheet can't see: your form.
Strength Training for Marathon Runners: What Actually Moves the Needle
Most marathoners either skip strength training entirely or do too much of the wrong kind. Here's the version I actually have my athletes do, and why the timing matters as much as the exercises.
17 Weeks Out: The Right Way to Start Training for Your Late Fall Marathon
If you're eyeing a marathon this November, this is the week your training actually starts, whether you realize it or not. Here's the 17-week build I'd put you on starting today.
Should You Start Marathon Training Now? The 18-Week Indianapolis Monumental Window
If you're thinking about running the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon this November, today is not too early to start. It's exactly right. Here's what an 18-week build looks like and how to use the summer window well.
Marathon Training Over 40: What Changes and How to Run Your Best as a Masters Runner
One of the most common things I hear from runners over 40 is some version of "I'm doing everything I used to do but I keep getting hurt or I'm just not improving." Here's an honest look at what changes after 40 and how to train around it.