Tuesday, May 3, 2011

What To Do When You Hit A Wall | Blog Of Impossible Things | Blog Of Impossible Things

What To Do When You Hit A Wall | Blog Of Impossible Things | Blog Of Impossible Things: "I’m about 6 weeks away from running my marathon and it definitely hasn’t been all peaches and ice cream. I’ve been ramping up mileage the past few weeks and it’s been rough."

It's Spring! Marathons, Anyone? | Girlwithnoname - Fitness at Home

It's Spring! Marathons, Anyone? | Girlwithnoname - Fitness at Home: "Running a marathon is the ultimate accomplishment for many a distance runner, but it is also the most difficult to achieve. Just running 26.2 miles is an accomplishment in and of itself, regardless of goals for completion times."

Pace Setters for Elite Runners at Runner's World

Pace Setters for Elite Runners at Runner's World: "MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, JANUARY 28, 2011: MOST OF THE CROWD of 9,600 was on its feet as Bernard Lagat tried to chase down Ethiopia's Deresse Mekonnen over the final two laps of the Wanamaker Mile, the climactic event of the day's Millrose Games."

Relax and Recharge to Run Faster at Runner's World

Relax and Recharge to Run Faster at Runner's World: "Runners who sweat every detail of a workout—pace, distance, effort—may not think twice about a 'recovery day' on their training program. After all, rest is easy, right? But while some people are more than happy to take a day on the couch, others can't resist going for a bike ride or even a light three-mile jog. Which is best?"