In the last week prior to your marathon, you can do far more harm than good in terms of training. Now is the time to rest-up, eat well, and taper your training back ... to induce freshness and an excitement for running.

Previously, we looked at post-workout recovery, easy and rest days. But how do you plan your recovery over a longer arching time such as a season, or a full year ...

Training for a marathon is a tough business for your feet. Coach Peyton helps you deal with sore feet, blisters and damages from overly minimal shoes ...

While the average, moderately-active person may never need to add certain vitamins, minerals, or other supplements to their daily diet, serious runners may find ... benefit in manipulating their intake of the below nutritional at various times during the year.

Most people travel at some point in the year for work, vacation, or a family event. Here's how you can avoid neglecting your training. ...

In the final two weeks prior to your marathon, you will need to reduce your volume and intensity a bit to bring about an optimum peak. ... Coach Peyton give some examples

What exactly is a "rest day" ? Coach Peyton explain when you should get a break and how to insert it in your schedule ...

If you are racing the marathon to achieve a specific time goal or to place high in your age group (or overall), you will need to consider a lighter shoe option than ... traditional trainers. This shoe will still provide protection from the demands of the distance, but will have a more stream-lined design with fewer [&hellip

How to fuel right in the 3 days before and 1 day after your Marathon: Carbo-loading protocol, race day nutrition, and what to eat immediately after your race for ... optimum nutritional recovery.

Can you run with a cold? With a fever? Read here how to best deal with the first signs of illness. ...

"Peaking" for a running event means the point in a particular training cycle where the athlete is at their fittest. ... If you are one month out your big race, read how to make sure you'll peak in a month from now

More on recovery by Coach Peyton. What's an "easy day" ? 3 strategies for quick, healthy recovery after hard efforts ...

Running shoes, like the people who wear them, come in all shapes and sizes. Some are light and springy, some are sturdy and stable, some are more curved, and some ... are Type A aggressive.

If you run to win and are hungry for a new PR when marathon season rolls-around, then this article is for you. The competitive runner training at significant volumes ... and intensities requires a special approach to nutrition

Assuming you are like 75-80% of runners, you will have something get sore or painful over the course of a year’s running time. ...

Training will get you ready for the event - the trick is to make sure your fitness will be at its peak right at that time. ... Coach Peyton explains today the basics concepts about peaking for maximum performance

Recovery is an integral part of your running training. Coach Peyton in this new Thursday series will detail a few recovery protocols. Today: post-workout recovery ...

Quality footwear is the only real “gear” a runner needs to complete a successful jaunt around the neighborhood or to win the local 5K. But what about shoes for ... the marathon? That even requires special preparation and a large time commitment, so do you need special shoes, as well