Stages of a Tempo Run

The tempo run is a staple of my marathon training program.  Actually, the tempo run can be used when training for a half marathon or 15k too (possibly a 10k but shorter races are done at an anaerobic pace so the benefit of tempo training diminishes).   What is a tempo

The Runner’s Brain + Week 13 Boston Marathon Training

Time for me to nerd out for a sec, guys.   I was listening to an old podcast from the Marathon Training Academy where they interviewed Dr. Jeff Brown, author of The Runner’s Brain.  In the episode, he addresses my old college psychology class days when he speaks about cognitive

Marathon Tapering Tips + Week 12 Boston Marathon Training

With exactly three weeks to go until race day, we have entered one of my least favorite parts about training: the taper.   The point of marathon tapering, or any tapering in general, is to give the body rest and reduce the fatigue of training in order to be at peak