How quickly, on average, can runners in the UK cover 13.1 miles? And are men or women faster over the half marathon distance? We dig into the data to find out.
And chances are, only the slimmest percentage of them have all of the characteristics of an elite marathon runner body.17 Your body doesn’t have to look like an elite marathon runner’s body to successfully run a marathon. Overweight people run marathons. Bodybuilders run marathons. People ru...
You are likely approaching the peak of your potential performance, with a substantial time investment in training each week. Sub-Elite (VDOT 70/62.2): You are one of the strongest runners in your region, and may even compete nationally, although you’re unlikely to compete for the top ...
What I like about Hal’s approach is that he’s not trying to reinvent the wheel or hack marathon training—he’s been around runners for decades, lives and breathes marathons, and therefore has an intuitive grasp of what works and what doesn’t. His plans are designed for regular people...
BodyGlide. I swear by this stuff to prevent chafing. I’ve run half marathons in shorts and it effectively prevented the painful chafing after. If you plan to wear shorts or skirts/dresses and have some thigh rubbing, pack this! Condoms ...
It likely earned its name because it was prevalent in people who ran long-distances during marathons—an estimated 30–90%. [1,2] Younger people are most affected by this unpleasant condition. Runner’s belly, trot, and gut are other common names for this condition. »...
(NEXSTAR) — With spooky season in full swing, millions of Americans are beginning their annualhorror movie marathonsleading up to Halloween. But scares aren’t just reserved for movies classified as horror — something can be scary for a million different reasons to a million different people. ...
You've got the gear, put in the training and now it’s time for one of the most crucial elements of your training strategy: nutrition on the big day.
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“Help! What’s the best touring bike for my upcoming trip?” It’s an understandable question to ask, because there are a lot of options out there. Touring bikes these days come in many shapes and sizes. But before we get into too much detail, let’s start with a little context… ...