January 14, 2012 will mark the first time both the men’s and women’s Olympic Marathon Trials will occur on the same day, on the same course. The top three finishers from each division will represent the US in this summer’s 2012 Olympic...
On a day where many predicted the heat would dominate the headlines, Tera Moody and Mike Sayenko let their performances speak for themselves Sunday morning.
Tera Moody pre-race Chicago 2010
Moody, running before her hometown, posted her second...
Daneil Rudisha / 800m WR at 1:41.09
Well, it finally happened. After toying with fast 800m times earlier this summer (June 1:42.04 / July 1:41.51) David Rudisha finally delivered the goods. A breathtaking 800 meters in 1:41.09. I remember how...
One of the signature training methods I use with my runners in the Marathon Performance Training Group are steep hill sprints. These short, maximum-intensity efforts against gravity provide two key benefits.
They strengthen all of the running...
Goal:
Track your progress toward a race goal with a key weekly workout. Here are three typical examples and their ‘better’ counterparts.
Typical: Pick one workout you think is important to do for your goal race. For example, for...
Although I would have preferred to include 800m-1500m discussion in Run Faster, there wasn’t a market for it at the time. The following may prove to be useful for those who are interested in learning more about it.
If you have spent any time...
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Marathon Performance is dedicated to helping competitive distance runners achieve their best. Our training group provides professional athletes with the coaching and elite athlete support services necessary to excel on the international stage. Based in Boulder, CO.