In any proper training plan Easy pace will make up a large majority of your running and most tend to run too fast on Easy days. What's incredible about this training type are the huge physiological benefits that occur as a function of time spent running, not speed. Running faster on Easy days might [...]
VDOT is a measure of your current running ability. When you know your VDOT value you can eliminate a great deal of guesswork when training and racing. Your VDOT takes into account your psychological input into racing, because instead of using lab tests to determine your ability level, we're using your race performances, which are [...]
The “marathon trap” is widely understood but generally overlooked on race day for a number of reasons which we’ll explore below. The Trap, if you will, applies to any running race not managed properly but it’s deeper and more common during the marathon. The New York City Marathon is even more unique in how it magnifies the factors that lead to […]