This marathon checklist is your guide to packing during race week. Make sure you have everything you need for race day with this free PDF!| Runnin’ for Sweets
Can I do this? Is a question we’ve all asked ourselves at some point—whether pushing through mile 20 of a marathon, slogging through a warm humid morning jog or beginning a new walking or running journey. It doesn’t matter the level of experience quiet self-doubt can sneak in without warning, turning what should be a […]| Coastal Race Productions
I believe endurance sports unlock the resilience within us all—regardless of age or experience. Whether you’re an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned athlete, it’s never too late to lace up your sneakers and start a walking or running journey. Many people begin in their 60s, 70s, or even 80s—and thrive. Starting later in life can […]| Coastal Race Productions
With summer just around the corner I thought now would be a great time to talk about training through the warmer temperatures. In North Carolina, average summer temperatures range from the mid-80s to the mid-90s and the humidity can run quite high as well making it even more challenging to push out the door. With […]| Coastal Race Productions
The wind sweeping down the plains is not just a catchy Rogers & Hammerstein lyric. Oklahoma City really IS windy. I blew into town for a weekend centered around the Oklahoma City Memorial Marat…| WheelsandEats
From Olympians to record-breaking trailblazers, these Bay Area women in running history redefined resilience—proving women are limitless.| Berkeley Half Marathon
Learn about the best running gels for sensitive stomachs, plus what to know before selecting running fuel. These running gels can help prevent runner's stomach.| Laura Norris Running
How long should you train for an ultra, marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K? The answer depends on your fitness level, goals, and more!| Laura Norris Running
If you're in search of the best recovery foods for runners, this post breaks down what to eat before and after running to minimize inflammation and speed up the recovery process!| Nutrition for Running
There are many options for what to eat during a marathon, including real food, sports nutrition products and more. See the breakdown...| Nutrition for Running
Running too soon after a half marathon can do more harm than good. Learn how to nail your post half marathon recovery with these useful tips!| Laura Norris Running
Aiming for a half marathon PR? Don't crash and burn on race day! Follow this half marathon pacing strategy for a successful race.| Laura Norris Running
This article explains how and when to consume carbohydrates during a marathon to improve your marathon performance.| SweatElite
With 90% of the marathon distance already sold out and the half marathon at 70%, the Royal Victoria Marathon (RVM) is predicting it will sell out this summer, months before the event in October.| IMPACT Magazine
In a 1990 study Houmard et al looked at detraining of experience endurance runners who were averaging 81km per week in training (~60km at ~75% VO2 max and 21km at ~95% VO2 max). Over a three-week period of detraining the athletes cut their volume by 70% to 24km, maintaining the intensity distribution with 17km at ~75% of VO2 max and 7km at ~90% VO2 max. The participants in the study had an increase in maximum heart rate (2.3%), and plasma volume decreased (-5.6%) during the period of reduced ...| SweatElite
Another major lesson from Jake’s time in Uganda was to drop the intensity of the recovery runs, and to prioritise recovery overall. During his time there he got caught up in wanting to explore the area and in addition to the ~180km he was running each week, he would also go out on long walks through the hills with his girlfriend Katie. He also went out and ran almost every afternoon, and only learnt at the end of his stay that the team he was training with would normally spend parts of most...| SweatElite
Leading up to the trials Sara and Ryan tried to adjust her training to suit the arena – the hills of Atlanta. All hard workouts were done over hilly courses around Flagstaff, knowing that the course would favour athletes with significant strength. One key workout they incorporated into this training block several times was a long uphill tempo on a road climbing to a ski field outside Flagstaff – a steady grade climbing from 7,000 to 9,000 feet in around 6 miles. Her performance here impro...| SweatElite
When asked which lessons Pat had learnt at OTC that he aimed to apply moving forward, Pat said there were so many it would be difficult to summarise. One major lesson that came to mind was the importance of focussing on the primary sessions as a priority and structuring the rest of the week around being able to hit them as well as possible. That may mean that an easy day between sessions is at 8:00 minute mile pace or even slower, but the pace of these is immaterial – the priority has to be...| SweatElite
Despite this, she never questioned whether or not she was going to make the start line, once she started the warm up she knew things would be fine. The race went out at a slow pace, prolonging the eccentric loading caused by the downhills for which Boston is renown. She ended up leading much of the first 17 miles and came through in a new personal best of 2:27:12.| SweatElite
A robust base of endurance and strength from his years at Tulsa meant that Marc adjusted well to BTC, however the top end speed was something that needed work. Marc says that the dynamics at Bowerman are great, the team get on really well and it’s fun to be involved. Banter is key and Marc says the shit talk in the group makes the miles fly by – Woody Kincaid takes out Marc’s nomination for most consistent in this department.| SweatElite
Throughout the week, easy runs aren’t at a prescribed pace, as Peter says if athletes are feeling tired he doesn’t want them pushing at all. Often they will run these progressive, starting out slower than 5:00/km and build to as fast as 3:20-3:30/km for the last two or so kilometres. These are normally on dirt roads that can be quite hilly and rough underfoot.| SweatElite
Frank Shorter is known by many to be the father of the modern day running boom. Frank won gold in the Marathon at the 1972 Olympic Games, won silver in the Marathon at the 1976 Olympic Games, was the USA XC Champion 4 times, was the USA 10,000m Champion 6 times and won the Fukuoka Marathon 4 times. He was also the chairman of the USA Anti-Doping agency between 2000 and 2003.| SweatElite
“You don’t want to overcook yourself by coming back too soon.” After the race in Sapporo Rupp’s coach Mike Smith advised a week| SweatElite
In Iten Wanders trains at the track once per week, typically running sessions comprising of intervals totalling well over 10km in volume...| SweatElite
Thijs Nijhuis (2:10 Marathoner) begins preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games Marathon in Kenya – February 2021 and shares training insights..| SweatElite
Two times 3000m with 3 minutes of recovery. Three times 2000m with 2.5 minutes recovery. Five times 1000m with 2 minutes recovery. Six times 500m with 1.5 minutes recovery.| SweatElite
Learn all about the training methods of German Silva - a Mexican running legend with bests of 27:46 (10km), 60:28 (Half Marathon) and 2:08:56 (Marathon)| SweatElite
Learn how some of the best marathoners in the world optimise their training to perform at their best in the heat and humidity.| SweatElite
German Silva, one of Mexico's fastest ever distance runners describes his training environment which includes running up volcano's in Mexico.| SweatElite
Learn all about the training methods of Emil Zatopek - the only man to ever win the 5000m, 10000m and Marathon at the same Olympic Games.| SweatElite
The Ethiopian greats Haile Gebrselassie and Kenenisa Bekele have spent hundreds of hours running the uneven, hilly terrain through the forests in Ethiopia.| SweatElite
Learn all about the training methods of Tokai University - an Ekiden Winning Relay Team based in Tokyo, Japan. This article features their training diary.| SweatElite
Jim Walmsley put in some enormous weeks of training while preparing for the 2020 USA Olympic Marathon Trials. Learn about his training here.| SweatElite
What causes muscle fatigue when we run? If it's not lactic acid, what is it? Here's everything you need to know about running and lactic acid.| SweatElite
Why does Japan have so much depth in Elite Distance Running? The Sweat Elite team travelled to Japan to learn all about the Elite Japanese Running Scene.| SweatElite
Why does Japan have so much depth in Elite Distance Running? The Sweat Elite team travelled to Japan to learn all about the Elite Japanese Running Scene.| SweatElite
How much protein do we need as runners? Protein is essential for survival. But as an athlete optimisation takes precedence. Part 2.| SweatElite
How much protein do we need as runners? Protein is essential for survival. But as an athlete optimisation takes precedence. Part 1.| SweatElite
Jake Riley shocked the running world by securing a place on the 2020 USA Olympic team in the Marathon despite all odds. Here's how he did it.| SweatElite
Tokai University were the winners of 2019 Edition of Ekiden. We joined them for a training session in March 2020 and learned all of their training methods.| SweatElite
Thijs Nijhuis is Denmark's fastest Marathoner with a best of 2:10:57. He shared his training principles and sections of his training diary with us.| SweatElite
Eliud Kipchoge was the first man to run under 2 hours in the Marathon despite not being ratified as a world record. What is the female equivalent?| SweatElite
Benji Durden placed 3rd at the 1983 Boston Marathon in 2:09:58. He completed this workout 11 days before running his Marathon personal best time.| SweatElite
How many miles should I run a week? Is running 20 miles a week safe or recommended? Get science-backed advice on weekly mileage.| Laura Norris Running