marathon

A risky racing strategy of running the first half of a race significantly faster than the goal pace to "bank" time for expected late-race slowing.

Black Toenail: The Runner's Badge of Honor

The dreaded moment when your body runs out of glycogen and you feel like you can't take another step.

A marathon finish time fast enough to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon, the holy grail of amateur running.

A concentrated carbohydrate supplement in gel form, used during long runs and races to quickly replenish energy stores.

A road race of 21.0975 kilometers (13.1 miles). Often considered the most popular race distance due to its balance of challenge and recovery.

Refers to the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the six most prestigious marathons in the world.

A long-distance road race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles), the ultimate test of human endurance.

Running the second half of a race faster than the first half—considered the optimal marathon pacing strategy.

A runner who maintains a consistent pace to help others achieve their goal time, often identified by balloons or flags.

The week of highest volume and intensity in a training cycle, usually occurring 3-4 weeks before a goal race.

Post-Marathon Blues: The Emotional Hangover

A runner who has completed all six Abbott World Marathon Majors: Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo.

Completing a marathon in under 3 hours—a major milestone separating recreational runners from serious amateur competitors.

The strategic reduction of training volume before a big race to allow your body to fully recover and peak on race day.

A state of sudden, overwhelming fatigue and muscle weakness, typically occurring after 20 miles in a marathon.

Yasso 800s: The Marathon Prediction Workout