The hottest Marathon Substack posts right now

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Ready to start training for the spring?

The Half Marathoner • 746 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Marathon
  1. The Eugene Half Marathon is happening on Sunday, April 28 at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field.
  2. There's about 15 ½ weeks to train before the race, allowing for ample preparation time.
  3. The Eugene Marathon and Half is a popular, well-established race known for its scenic course and pleasant race day temperatures.

My 15-week half marathon training plan

The Half Marathoner • 491 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Marathon
  1. The post shares a 15-week half marathon training plan for the Eugene Half Marathon.
  2. The plan includes a week-by-week breakdown of miles to run, with a downloadable PDF version available.
  3. Training includes specific running distances on different days of the week.

Guess who’s running a marathon?

Running Probably • 139 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Marathon
  1. The author's coach focuses on speed workouts during the offseason, emphasizing long tempos and shorter threshold work for marathon training without big volume.
  2. Focusing on speed in running can be enjoyable as it leads to improved fitness and faster pace if done properly.
  3. Despite a negative experience in the past, the author's perspective on running a marathon has changed, showing that people's views and goals can evolve over time.

The Victory Lap: Eilish McColgan🏆

The Lap Count • 117 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🎾 Sports Marathon
  1. Eilish McColgan is training for her marathon debut in London, building her mileage and enjoying the sunny weather in Colorado.
  2. McColgan broke the British record in a recent race, surprising even herself and aiming to perform well in upcoming competitions.
  3. She is overcoming challenges with fueling during long runs, finding what works best for her in preparation for the London Marathon.
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