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Marathon

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How to Increase Your Marathon Training Mileage
By Matt Fitzgerald
In marathon training, miles matter—but not in the way most runners think!
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How Getting a Coach Helped This Runner Qualify for Boston
By Lydia Tanner
A little expert instruction can make a world of difference. See how getting matched with a coach helped this runner turn an...
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Marathon-Specific Workouts to Break Training Monotony
By Andrew Simmons
Coach Andrew Simmons shares a few bulletproof workout types to help you tackle your next big marathon. 
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Half Marathon

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Overcoming Doubts For Your Fall Running Race
By Bob Mittleman
The fall season is packed with running events of all distances. If you are starting to worry that you may not be ready...
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5 Common Mistakes When Training for a Half or Full Marathon
By Allie Burdick
Training for a full or half marathon takes dedication and discipline, but listening to advice from those who have been...
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4 Steps to Your First Trail Running Race
By John Hampshire
Trail running continues to grow as endurance athletes look to challenge themselves in new ways. These four tips from coach...
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Nutrition

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Summer Marathon Hydration Tips
By Chelsey Amer
Running 26.2 miles in the heat requires some extra hydration planning, and these simple tips will help you stay topped up...
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How to Properly Fuel For Your Morning Run
By Frank Campo
Take into consideration the type of run you have ahead of you when planning your pre-workout nutrition.
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A Complete Guide to Proper Marathon Nutrition
By Asker Jeukendrup
Training for your marathon means more than just putting in miles. Having your nutrition plan dialed in, for pre, during,...
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Strength

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Five Ways Runners Can Benefit From Deadlifting
By matt pearce
When runners think of strength training, many go straight to the squat. But the deadlift is actually a more effective...
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Your Glutes Are Firing, I Promise
By Carrie Lane
Have you ever been told that your glutes are not firing? This common explanation for injuries and gait issues has become...
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The Best Core Exercises for Runners
By Carrie Lane
Getting that six-pack has the added benefit of making you a faster, more efficient runner. Here are the exercises you need...
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All Running

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Meet TrainingPeaks Ambassador Andrew Simmons
By Lydia Tanner
Find out how this distance running coach’s experiences have informed his coaching philosophy, and how he finds...
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How to Get Better at Running Uphill
By Doug Stewart
Running hills well takes a certain mentality and skill set. Use this progression to develop your uphill strength and speed....
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Meet TrainingPeaks Ambassador Taylor Thomas
By Lydia Tanner
Find out how this Montana-based ultra-endurance specialist went from distributing hand-written training plans to running a...
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Case Study: Two Hundred-Miler Training Approaches
By matt pearce
Training Peaks Ambassador and Coach Matt Pearce has trained to run 100 miles the right way—and the wrong way. Here’s...
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Doubling for Mortals
By Matt Fitzgerald
You don’t have to be an elite runner to benefit from running twice a day. Here’s what you stand to gain and how to...
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Meet TrainingPeaks Ambassador Matthew Pearce
By Lydia Tanner
Learn how this former kitesurfer and Royal Marine Commando turned trail runner. Hint: it involves being chased by bulls.
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Running Life Hacks
By Steven Moody
How to make the most of your training runs and avoid injury for the long haul.
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The Most Important Marathon Workout You’re Not Doing
By Matt Fitzgerald
Are you spending too much energy on your long run, when a medium-long run would be more productive?
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Analyze Your Runs With the Decoupling Triad
By Andrew Simmons
Understanding your run data like a pro is easier than you might think. Here’s how to get three valuable insights out...
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4 Workouts to Spice up Your Trail Running
By Andrew Simmons
If your standby workouts have you dreading your training runs, try these easy tweaks to stay engaged, hone your skills, and...
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The Differences Between Running and Cycling Power
By Steve Palladino
Cycling power is a widely utilized metric, but run power is less common. Here are the key data differences to consider in...
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How to Handle a Mid-Race Catastrophe
By Jason Koop
If you stay in the ultra-endurance racing game long enough, you will have a bad day. Here’s what to do when lady-luck...