Those of you who use The 100 Day Marathon Plan know that this program, which is designed to fit runners of all levels, is a modification of many of the principles used by many of the top marathoners in the world. But how do the best marathon runners in the world actually do their training on a day-to-day basis? I’ve collected a few excellent online sources to specifically answer this … [Read more...]

Legend has it that the very first marathon took place in Greece, when Pheidippides ran from the city of Marathon all the way to Athens in 490 BC to give word that the Greeks won over the Persians. It has also been said that after delivering his message, Pheidippides collapsed and died. Obviously, no one can confirm if this actually happened or not, but it makes for a very fascinating story, … [Read more...]

I know that is a very bold claim and, yes, the best type of workout does vary from individual to individual and running phase to running phase.  Having said that, however, I’d like to share one of the absolute best running workouts that you can do in any phase of your running. And it is highly effective. Runners who use The 100 Day Marathon Plan are already familiar with this type of workout … [Read more...]