Rethinking the Marathon Wall: Why Runners Bonk at Mile 20 (And How VDOT Prevents It)

By |2026-09-10T13:15:12-04:00September 10th, 2026|Training Talk, Training tips|

With fall marathon season around the corner, thousands of runners are putting the final touches on their peak training blocks. But as race day approaches, one anxiety consistently looms larger than any other: hitting the wall. The conventional wisdom in running circles has always been simple: if you bonk at Mile 20, you didn't take [...]