Over Training for a Marathon: How can I Stop and Recover?

Over training during marathon season is something I constantly struggle with. What is over training?  Over training is doing too much exercise without letting your body time to rest and recover between exercise.  As a result, performance can suffer.   I am a Type A person, very competitive, and have

My Post-Run Recovery Drinks + Week 7 Boston Training

A few weeks ago, I posted about making sure to get protein after a workout.  In order for the muscles to start repairing themselves you should ideally get a ratio of 3:1 carbohydrate to protein.  In terms of timing, I’ve heard you should aim to consume the protein within 15