Runner’s Blog

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  • Strength and Cross-Training Are How You Get To The Finish

    You can’t prepare for a marathon by running alone. Sure, logging miles is essential — but if that’s all you do, you’re leaving yourself open ... read more >>

  • The Marathon Expo

    by John Flynn, Mentor Coordinator You’re done with training and now it’s time to face… The Marathon Expo! Here are a few important tips to ... read more >>

  • Marathons Run Hot and Cold

    There are a couple of truisms you will hear veteran Leggers say over and over. Things like, "Nothing new on race day!" and "Don't forget ... read more >>

  • Vitamin Zzz: Also Known as Sleep

    We're now entering one of the more difficult parts of our season: the final high miles in the run up to the L.A. Marathon. That ... read more >>

  • EXACTLY 10 Miles!

    A couple of times a month I hear a complaint from someone that the mileage we did or are doing is not "exactly" 10 miles ... read more >>

  • Resolutions about Recovery

    I have excellent news for you, Leggers. While the rest of the world is worrying about New Year's Resolutions you are miles ahead of the ... read more >>