Correct Running Posture
Running posture involves economical and powerful use of the body without risking injury. Body angle - When using the heel-of-the-foot strike method, an erect posture is more efficient, because the [...]
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Proper Running Form
Moving forward in the most efficient and effective manner, without wasting energy, is the hallmark of a great runner. It is the practice of mixing together form and style to create a faster runner. [...]
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Summer and Winter Training
Environmental factors such as the weather, elevation or types of running surface can heavily affect the progress of marathon training, or any outdoor sports activity, for that matter. Winter / Cold[...]
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Marathon Speed Training
Running faster causes the body to react differently to the terrain when compared to the way it reacts to slow paced jogging. Aside from simple changes in body posture and weight distribution, the bod[...]
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Running endurance training methods
Endurance Training, or running at the best acceptable pace for a runner’s current fitness level, is similar to the marathon itself. It demands attention and respect. The focus of this type of trai[...]
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Running marathon training schedule
Running in marathons requires a structured training program that will prepare one’s mind and body. No matter what level of fitness has been reached, in order to be prepared properly for a marathon,[...]
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Marathoner Anaerobic threshold
Endurance activities will activate the anaerobic threshold, which is also a factor in determining the peak performance level of an athlete. The anaerobic threshold is the percentage of the maximum ox[...]
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Maximum Oxygen Consumption (VO2Max)
One of the most common measured, physiological variables in sports medicine is the maximum oxygen consumption, or VO2max. This is simply a measure of the body’s aerobic capacity and cardio-respirat[...]
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Marathon Endurance Training & Cardiac Output
The Human body is composed of various systems, each of which has a different function. However they all must work together in order to work properly. As an athlete, the cardio respiratory, muscular [...]
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Marathon Goal Setting
To finish, for many runners, is the goal for their first marathon entry. The runner sets a personal goal to run across that finish line regardless of what time is logged. The majority who continue to [...]
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