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Marathon Training Plan Throwdown – Higdon versus Pfitzinger

Published on November 22, 2011 By Greg

Hal Higdon and Pete Pfitzinger offer some of the most widely followed marathon training plans around. However, for the advanced marathoner, the choice is clear as to which helps develop your key physiological capabilities for your big event.

Book Review – Daniels Running Formula (2nd Edition)

Published on January 28, 2011 By Greg

To be a better runner, it helps to understand the physiology behind doing so. Few experts are as established in this field as Jack Daniels, PhD, and his Daniels’ Running Formula – 2nd Edition is, with a few limitations, a valuable read for understanding more about how to improve your performance.

Free-Basing to Maintain Marathon-Level Fitness

Published on November 29, 2010 By Greg

Instead of treating the maintenance period between marathon seasons as a time to take it easy, why not use it as an opportunity to focus on your weaknesses?

Taking your Metrics Beyond the Log

Published on September 23, 2010 By Greg

It takes more than just a running log (paper, digital, or online) to get really granular in analyzing your training. Sometimes, you need to get deep into a more detailed spreadsheet analysis.

Pressed for Time? Try a Mini-Workout

Published on September 9, 2010 By Greg

Sometimes, you just don’t have enough time to do the workout you planned. Life happens. Here’s a strategy for maintaining fitness in such situations – the mini-workout. Stick to your planned workout format while compressing the time.

Interval Training – Up Your Yasso 800’s

Published on August 13, 2010 By Greg

Yasso 800′s are a popular speed work approach in marathon training, advocated by several major training programs. I like to challenge that view, and strongly recommend replacing or enhancing them with 1600′s (mile intervals), both for better training and a better prediction of your potential marathon time.

Finish Strong to Boost Running Confidence

Published on July 21, 2010 By Greg

Finishing your running workout strong can help boost your confidence and prepare you for your next challenge. Here are some tips on how to do this for each type of workout, from easy runs to intervals to long runs.

Eye towards Boston – An Updated Advanced Marathon Training Plan

Published on May 24, 2010 By Greg

Having qualified for the Boston Marathon at Cleveland, it’s time to move forward with a new goal – breaking the 3:00 marathon barrier at Boston next year. As a stepping stone to do so, this advanced marathon training program is designed to prepare for a hilly fall marathon, incorporating additional hill work, an extra day of running per week, and strength training.