Marathon Training: Peak Weekly Mileage, Influencing Factors, and Safe Progression
The peak weekly mileage before a marathon typically ranges from 40 to 70 miles for most runners, though this is highly individualized based on experie...
By Jordan
Category: Running & Endurance
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Marathon Cutoff Times: Understanding Limits, Enforcement, and Strategies to Finish
Most official marathons enforce a finish time limit typically ranging from 6 to 7 hours, varying by race size, location, and logistical considerations...
By Hart
Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method: Understanding, Benefits, and Implementation
In running, "Jeff" refers to the Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method, a strategic training approach integrating short walking breaks into runs...
By Hart
Qualifying for Boston: Mileage, Training Plan, and Holistic Preparation
Most successful Boston Marathon qualifiers typically run 40-70+ miles per week, combining diverse training, strength work, and recovery for optimal pe...
By Jordan
The Dipsea Race: Difficulty, Demands, and Training Strategies
The Dipsea Race is an exceptionally challenging trail running experience, renowned for its relentless elevation changes, steep stairs, and technical t...
By Hart
Half Marathon Pace: What's Good, How to Calculate, and Race Strategies
A "good" mile pace for a half marathon is highly individual, typically ranging from 7:00 to 12:00 minutes per mile for recreational runners,...
By Jordan
Long Runs: Definition, Benefits, and Training Guidelines
A long run is a highly individual concept defined by its relative duration, physiological impact, and purpose within a runner's training program, typi...
By Alex
Sub-60 Minute 10k: Training Principles, Key Components, and Race Day Strategy
Achieving a sub-60 minute 10k requires a structured, consistent training regimen that improves aerobic capacity, lactate threshold, and running econom...
By Hart
Anaerobic Threshold (AnT) in Running: Understanding, Measurement, and Improvement
Anaerobic Threshold (AnT) in running signifies the exercise intensity at which lactate production exceeds the body's clearance rate, leading to its ac...
By Hart
