Week 17 Develop Mental and Emotional Stamina
This is your longest run before your 26.2 mile race. It is long enough to acquaint you with the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion you
This is your longest run before your 26.2 mile race. It is long enough to acquaint you with the physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion you
Step back this week in preparation for your longest training run next week: 23 miles. Right now, you might feel stronger and healthier than ever
When you start running farther than 18 miles at a time, you might encounter unexpected difficulties. These difficulties could vary from sudden large blisters on
One way to know if you are training enough is to follow a training plan. It is not complicated, but you have to be consistent
As you work out, your muscle fibers break down and rebuild. Most of the time, this process shortens your muscles, making them feel tighter. You
You know you must drink a lot of water to keep your blood flowing, cool your working muscles, and facilitate digestion and every other bodily
After running almost 13 miles in the sun with no water, you have stopped sweating, you are terribly hot, your head aches, your muscles are
Imagine…it’s a warm day; you are running your 13 and a half miler along a familiar path through a park. Sweat is streaming down your
After running consistently for two months now, you should start thinking more about your stride. Developing a more efficient stride will help you run farther
You have earned a vacation. The stresses you have put on your body over the past seven weeks are intense. Your muscles have broken down;
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