Energy gels are crucial for marathon performance because they give your body the fuel it needs (glycogen) to keep going. I am sharing the six best energy gels available to runners today. These running gels are easy to take, taste good, and work! My current favorite is UCAN as it lasts for 45 minutes (versus … Read more
I rarely do this but I want to share my personal marathon fueling strategy because I’ve had a lot of questions about it. This marathon fueling strategy has helped me nail two sub-3 hour marathons in the past 4 months after 2.5 years off from running. After I posted a ridiculous photo of me carrying … Read more
If you are training for a marathon (26.2 miles!), then you need to run far in your training. So how long should your longest long run be before a marathon? You would think that is a simple answer—but it’s not! Because running and training for an endurance event such as a marathon can be complicated … Read more
Ahh, carbon fiber running shoes. So costly yet so game-changing. For runners wanting to nab a PR, carbon plate running shoes are worth the money. Research shows these super shoes can make you run super fast. But which carbon fiber-plate shoes are the best? I review the top two favorites: Nike Alphafly Next% vs adidas … Read more
I am writing this post one month after I ran my marathon. Being injured for several years, it’s been a long time since I’ve raced 26.2 miles, and I forgot what to expect after you run a marathon. In some respects, I was pleasantly surprised by my marathon recovery. After all, I’ve researched how to … Read more
Running a marathon is not for the faint of heart. Marathon training is hard work and takes months of sacrifice and commitment. The actual marathon race is grueling. Your body will undergo so much stress that your stomach may feel sick, your muscles may cramp, and the tissue in everything from your muscles to your … Read more