Marathon Fueling: Carrying Strategies, Gear Options, and Preparation
Effectively carrying fuel for a marathon involves selecting a method like fuel belts, hydration vests, or apparel pockets that prioritize comfort, acc...
By Hart
Category: Running & Endurance
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Calf Sleeves for Runners: Understanding Compression, Benefits, Recovery, and Usage
Runners wear calf sleeves primarily to leverage the benefits of graduated compression, which aims to improve blood circulation, reduce muscle oscillat...
By Hart
7-Hour Marathon: Pace Calculation, Training, and Race Day Strategies
Achieving a 7-hour marathon requires an average pace of approximately 16 minutes and 1 second per mile or 9 minutes and 57 seconds per kilometer, typi...
By Jordan
Half Marathon: Optimal Exercise, Preparation, and What to Avoid the Day Before
The day before a half marathon, engage in very light, low-impact activity like a short 'shake-out' run or walk to maintain blood flow, reduce stiffnes...
By Hart
50K Ultramarathon Training: Feasibility, Risks, and an Accelerated 8-Week Plan
Training for a 50K ultramarathon in just 8 weeks is an extremely aggressive undertaking, generally not recommended for most individuals, and feasible ...
By Hart
Half Marathon Training: Defining and Determining Your Easy Pace
An easy pace for a half marathon is a highly individual, conversational effort within your aerobic training zone (Zone 2), crucial for building endura...
By Jordan
Easy Runs: Definition, Physiology, Benefits, and How to Determine Your Pace
An easy run is a low-intensity, conversational-pace workout that primarily develops the aerobic energy system, enhances recovery, and prevents injurie...
By Hart
Tempo Intervals: What They Are, How to Run Them, and Their Benefits
Tempo intervals involve alternating sustained "comfortably hard" efforts, just below your lactate threshold, with active recovery periods to...
By Hart
Running Poles: Benefits, Usage, and How to Choose Them
Runners use trekking or running poles to enhance stability, reduce lower limb impact, and improve propulsion and efficiency, especially in trail runni...
By Hart
