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So you want to run a marathon? Completing 42 kilometres is an awe-inspiring accomplishment that requires commitment and dedication and provides many rewards, not...
Runners dream big. Tackling a new distance, posting a personal best, losing weight—we embrace grand challenges. But what happens after that goal is (hopefully) met? You...
Intensity. It’s one of the most fundamental and important variables in the training of distance runners. In layperson terms, intensity is simply how hard...
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Unless otherwise noted, run all kilometres at a comfortable pace, easy enough that you can maintain a conversation.
REST/XT Take a rest day or do moderate...