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Training

The Common Sense Coach Marathon Training: The Taper

Coach Carl explains how to optimize your last weeks before the marathon to arrive fresh, strong and fast.

Carl LeiversAugust 28, 2021

Training

5 Last-Minute Boston Marathon Tips For First-Timers

Here are some tried-and-true tips from a Boston veteran to make the race your best ever.

Dorothy BealApril 15, 2016

Training

Olympic Trials Qualifier Andrea Duke Shares Her Marathon Tips

This elite runner passes on the many lessons learned through countless marathons.

Jessica SeborFebruary 10, 2016

Training

Your Tips For Racing In The Heat

Here's how to soar through your race even when temperatures are also rising.

Jessica SeborNovember 5, 2015

Culture

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Marathon

We learn a lot from every race we run—especially the first.

Ashley LaurettaOctober 30, 2015

Training

3 Common Marathon Tapering Mistakes In The Last 3 Weeks

Don't make these mistakes in the final stretch of tapering before your next marathon.

Ashley LaurettaOctober 30, 2015

Culture

10 Things I Learned From Running 100 Marathons

This woman has completed 100 marathons—and is sharing what she's learned.

Ashley LaurettaOctober 12, 2015

Culture

Pro Tips For That 26.2 From Me To You

This pro runner has the top tips she has learned during her marathons, to help get you through.

Stephanie BruceOctober 8, 2015

Events

Joan Samuelson Offers Advice To Boston Runners

The running legend offers her best advice on navigating the Boston course.

April 19, 2015

Training

#NMrunsBOS: 5 Tips For Marathoning On Little Training

Editor Nicki offers 5 tips for training for a marathon in 6 short weeks.

Nicki MillerApril 10, 2015

Health

Hungry Runner Girl: 10 Things I Do Before A Big Race

These 10 actions can help you reach your potential on race day!

Janae JacobsMarch 23, 2015

marathon tips

Latest Stories

The Common Sense Coach Marathon Training: The Taper

5 Last-Minute Boston Marathon Tips For First-Timers

Olympic Trials Qualifier Andrea Duke Shares Her Marathon Tips

Your Tips For Racing In The Heat

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Marathon

3 Common Marathon Tapering Mistakes In The Last 3 Weeks

10 Things I Learned From Running 100 Marathons

Pro Tips For That 26.2 From Me To You

Joan Samuelson Offers Advice To Boston Runners

#NMrunsBOS: 5 Tips For Marathoning On Little Training

Hungry Runner Girl: 10 Things I Do Before A Big Race

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