4 Workouts to Make the Most of Your Treadmill Time | Active.com

4 Workouts to Make the Most of Your Treadmill Time

The 'mill is a fine tool for staying fit when the mercury drops. But it's important to have a plan of action when you hit the machine. Not only will it make the time pass more quickly, but you'll get a greater fitness boost than you would if you did the same type of run every time you went inside. Here are four treadmill workouts to do on the days you'd rather not risk black ice—or blue toes.

Running a Marathon Without Training? « JustGiving blog

Running a Marathon Without Training?

A few years ago I ran the San Francisco marathon without training and finished it in 4 hours and 28 minutes. Most people don’t believe me when I tell them I did this, then when they do they then start thinking I’m an idiot. I did do it, and maybe. The part of the story that I don’t normally share is that my friend Tyson also ran the marathon that day and finished in around 5 and 1/2 hours. To me his run, though an hour longer, is probably more impressive of a feat.