Illness and Injury
How should I adjust my training program when I am sick? I have dealt with hundreds of marathon runners and most of them have a hard time “taking it easy,” even when they are sick. Listening to your body is…
Category Marathon
Hamstring Strain
My hamstring that I injured at the Chicago ½ marathon last year is still not fully recovered. I read online to aggressively stretch, ice and rest it, but 6 months later, I still cannot run normally. Will it ever get…
Adjusting From Winter To Spring
I’ve been running on a treadmill and an indoor track. How quickly and when should I convert to running outdoors? It makes sense that training outside on the streets of Chicago better prepares you for running the Chicago Marathon. If…
Achilles Tendinopathy
I recently ramped up in mileage, now my Achilles hurts, why? Countless runners, triathletes, and weekend warriors experience this pain each year, and it usually starts with the goal of running a marathon, participating in a triathlon, or simply getting…
Combatting Low Motivation
Every person of every level and ability training for a marathon has had struggles during the process. Running a marathon is a personal challenge and with all challenges there are obstacles. Overcoming these obstacles makes the experience rewarding, especially once…
I just finished the marathon. What should I do now?
Congratulations!!!! Immediately After the Marathon Do not sit or lie down. Keep walking! Continue to replace your fluids. Eat some high carbohydrate food. Take a mylar cape. Even if you don’t feel cold right away, you probably will want it…
Long Runs
Please note there are many different training programs. This is a broad template and should be adjusted to fit your ability, health, body, training program and goals. The first 8 -10 weeks, called Base Training, should prepare you and build…