Have you decided to challenge yourself to completing a full Ironman this year?! Go you! Training for a long course race like this is a big commitment, but if you stick with training consistently – you’ll get to that 140.6 finish line successfully. And to help you out, we’ve got a free 36 week Ironman…
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12 Week Half Marathon Training Schedule for Intermediate Runners
Got a half marathon (or a few!) checked off your list, and ready to take it to the next level with training? This 12 week half marathon training schedule for intermediate runners is designed for you! It’s a perfect “next level” training plan to improve your speed and get you the PR you’re looking to…
The Runner’s Guide to Half Marathon Fueling
If you’re preparing for an upcoming 13.1 mile race, you’ll want to read this guest post all about half marathon fueling! This post comes from Sami, a nutrition student at Boston University, (with a few added notes from myself). Some may think that the most important part of training for a half marathon is the…
6 Week Half Marathon Training Schedule
Have you been running consistently for a while but never challenged yourself to a half marathon? Or perhaps you’ve done a race already, but you’ve spotted another coming up soon and are hoping to PR. This 6 week half marathon training schedule is designed to add some structure to your running routine so you can…
The 5 Best Supplements for Runners
There are a ton of supplements on the market these days, and it can be tough figuring out what’s worth buying compared to what’s just the latest hype. When it comes to the best supplements for runners, here are 5 options that have some solid science behind them. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by NOW…
12 Week Marathon Training Plan for Intermediate Runners
A full 26.2 mile race is certainly a major undertaking, and one that many people never complete even once in a life time. If you’re reading this post, though, you’re likely a regular runner that’s looking to tackle the marathon distance again – and that’s awesome! This 12 week marathon training plan for intermediate runners…
5 Awesome Swim Workouts for Triathletes
When it comes to triathlon, the swim portion is what typically scares most athletes. There’s no need to worry though – with some strategic swim training, you’ll be zipping right along in the water at your race. Today, I’ve asked the coaches over at Multisport Mastery to share some swim workouts for triathletes – and they’ve…
10 Best Massachusetts Half Marathons
As the year is coming to a close, I know many of you will be thinking about your race calendar for next year. Whether you’re a new or experienced runner, the half marathon is an ideal distance to include in your yearly plan. It’s enough of a challenge to train for, but not so much…
The 25 Best Gifts for Triathletes – 2019 Edition!
The holidays are approaching and it’s time to start your shopping. If you’ve got a triathlon-loving family member or friend on your shopping list, you’ll find tons of great ideas on this list of the 25 best gifts for triathletes. Whether you need something that’s around ten bucks for your triathlon club’s white elephant gift,…
Essential Oils for Sore Muscles + DIY Post-Workout Massage Blend
You all know that after a tough workout, there’s nothing worse than that soreness that pops up the next day. DOMS – otherwise known as delayed exercise muscle soreness in the science world – typically occurs 24-48 hours after a tough workout. Recently, I heard some runner friends chatting about using essential oils for sore…