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10 Mistakes to avoid on marathon race day
10 Mistakes to avoid on marathon race day
1. Consuming anything for your pre-race breakfast you haven’t consumed before a long run.
2. Trusting that the marathon’s pace group leaders will run the appropriate pace. (Keep track of your actual splits and know your pace for your goal time).
3. [...]
Proper breathing techniques for runners
Like other aspects of our health, breathing is seldom considered…unless it is compromised. This is certainly the case while running.
Since breathing is the means we use to transfer oxygen to all of our body’s systems, saying it’s “important” is quite an understatement. Improving your breathing mechanics while running is a skill that should be valued [...]
Considering a Running Coach? Why even elite runners need guidance.
Coaching can benefit runners of all abilities. Although many runners have never had direction or guidance in their running they are setting goals and interested in improving. If you are considering working with a coach to improve your running read the Road Runners Club of America’s ‘How to Find a Coach’.
Hal Higdon illustrates [...]
