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Skip to content Race Calendar Featured Events Training Nutrition BECOME A FRIEND SUBMIT EVENT Menu 6 Month Marathon Training Plan, Part 2 Training Max King Welcome to the second part of a 6-month marathon training plan. At this point you’ve put in a good amount of work on your legs and they’re primed and ready for the next step. Planning Your Training and Racing for the Year Training Editor As you embark on a new season of racing it is critical that you establish a plan to structure your training. The biggest mistake most athletes make is doing the same type of training day after day. Base Training vs. Interval Training – What Makes The Most Sense? Training Editor One of the longest standing debates in the world of endurance training is what type of training will give you the best dividends from your efforts. On the Origins of Steve Prefontaine: New Pre’s People Documentary Features Scott F. Parker Forty-five years after his untimely death, Steve Prefontaine’s hold on the running world’s imagination is still unrivaled. Is Your Diet Promoting Fatigue? Nutrition Editor Lack of energy is one of the most frequent problems I hear about from endurance athletes. But trying to reboot with whatever food or drink looks appealing at the moment can make the fatigue problem worse. Marathon Training Plan Training Max King We’ll be focusing on the basics of a good marathon training program; building mileage and aerobic strength, understanding the fundamental weekly schedule, and acclimating your body to the increasing stress load. 6 Month Marathon Training Plan, Part 1 Training Max King If you want to do a marathon it’s helpful to find a good training plan that works for you and use it during your next training cycle. Using the Off-Season as a Time to Rest, Reflect and Refocus Features / Training Scott Lommers Endurance athletes are stubborn. And if you told them so, they’d most likely take it as a compliment. If you asked them to take a little break from training, they’d take it as an insult. Forced Rest for Better Performance: When Injuries Are a Blessing in Disguise Features / Training Editor Here we are — nearing the end of a long summer of training. You probably have some prep races under your belt for your key event; your big race is on the horizon. Getting the Most Out of Your Training: Creativity and Flexibility Features / Training Max King “Doing more with less” should be a motto of us hearty Northwest endurance athletes. I asked four of the busiest (and most dedicated) people I know how they balance family (kids), work (full time and then some), and high-level running. 1 2 3 4 … 54 Next Search Check Out These Events Apr 23 Featured Virtual Event Fri April 23 - Sun April 25 Eugene Marathon Eugene OR May 1 Featured Virtual Event All day Walk/Run for the Animals Vancouver WA May 16 Featured Virtual Event All day Windermere Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K Spokane WA Jun 19 Featured Sat June 19 - Sun June 20 The Best of Both – The Ultimate Dual-Discipline Bike Race Bend OR View More Advertise Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use Race Directors Facebook Instagram Find running, cycling and triathlon events in Oregon, Washington, California, the Pacific Northwest and West. Support us by becoming a friend of RaceCenter . Copyright © 2021 RaceCenter, LLC. Race Calendar Articles Become a Friend of RaceCenter Facebook Instagram We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience. By clicking “Okay”, you consent to the use of all the cookies. Okay Manage consent Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Non-necessary Non-necessary Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. SAVE & ACCEPT Race Calendar Articles Become a Friend of RaceCenter Facebook Instagram...