Taper week can do some crazy things to runners. Some people feel nervous and anxious about the big day. Without as much running scheduled to ease the mind,
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Not So Safe and Effective
I have finally figured it out. Â I know now what caused the race-ending stomach pain at the Richmond Marathon in November. Â And it wasn’t just the acidic, burning
Fireball Anti-Cramp Gels
I don’t get cramps very often when I run or race, but when it happens, it can quickly turn a nice run into a miserable suffer fest. Â I
Making Strides with Strides
My 5K training plan calls for most of my easy runs to finish with four 20 second strides. Â The idea behind strides is that you are not too
Shut Up, Nancy!
I’m skipping track this week. Â My schedule called for my speed work to be done today on a Monday and for Tuesday to be easy in preparation for
The Lowest End of Healthy
I am the type of runner that gains weight while marathon training. Out of the 5 marathons I’ve run in the last two years, I gained weight for