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Minimum per week mileage to run a marathon?

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I'm such a slacker when it comes to following someone else's plan for running. If I can get in long runs of 20-22 miles w/o walking a few times, will that be close enough to race distance to be able to complete the whole thing w/o having to take a walk break?

by User avatar purple hayes

How to improve running time after 5k mark?

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I would like to improve my time after first 5 km of running. What is the best way to accomplish that? Are there any strategies for that? I am thinking of taking some boosters to help me. I dont know where to get them. My neighbor told me that he could get them for my, but he doesnt seem like a...

by User avatar nicolis

What exactly is hashing in runners lingo?

I just don't understand anything about hashing. I don't understand anything about it. I don't understand the specifics or the interest. Maybe I should learn at least something. What exactly is hashing? What is the point/goal/objective? What is haring? What does it mean when you get snared?...

by User avatar Ms. Jenn

Who uses "The Stick"?

I've been getting addicted to massage my quads and IT after runs with a water bottle. I find that the stick maybe a more useful tool. Just curious to know who has the stick and andy pros or cons? Where would be the best places to get them at a good deal? Thanks

by User avatar JustRun

why do i run better in the morning?

when i wake up and go run i can run for 1 hour and 30 minutes, non stop, no cramps. i do not eat before i run. but if i try to run in the afternoon, or any time other than the morning, i can only run for about 40 mins and then i get belly cramps. i understand that stomach cramps are caused because...

by User avatar anddrew

What should I run tomorrow after mulitple day lay-off?

As many of you already know... My weekly mileage has been going in the wrong direction as I attempt to get ready for my first ever Half-Marathon in Atlanta on Thanksgiving morning due to knee problems. Although my running totals are going down, I've kept up with my weight lifting and doing some...

by User avatar sonnylax

Use time trials for training workouts

How can you measure your fitness from year to year or during your present season? Use time trials for an accurate evaluation of your fitness. For running and cycling pick courses that have different lengths or challenges, such as hills. For these time trial courses, pick points for time checks....

by User avatar geraghtydurango

Anyone follow the McMillan Training schedule?

I was reading his schedules and they call for no carbs before or during your long slow runs but have carbs with the long fast runs. He says do long slow one week and long fast the next week. By long fast he basically has you start out slow and finish really fast in the last 3 miles. Has anyone...

by User avatar savvysmommy

How to adequately prepare for various weather conditions during races?

If you have been reading Training and Racing Reflections you will note most posts contain refrence to extremes in weather conditions, mainly heat and humidity. Now we can't do much about the weather but it brings the question of adequate preparation in conjunction with CONTROLED running into much...

by User avatar Phar lap

Which workouts are most important for a half marathon?

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Hi, I am new to competitive running (and these forums), and have never been much of a runner in general. I have run exactly one 5k race in the past (don't remember my time). I do play a lot of soccer, bike on-and-off, and do some other non-running activities. My question is regarding training for...

by User avatar rpfleger