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Biggest Marathons in the United States

Biggest Marathons in the United States

The Top 10 largest marathons in the United States.
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Top 5 Running Injures... and How To React

Top 5 Running Injures... and How To React

If you are a runner, there is a good chance you face one of these injures at some point.  Recovering in a smart manner can be the difference between getting back on the roads quickly versus being off your feet for a long period of time.
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Rest Days and Race Days

Rest Days and Race Days

Running a marathon is tough.  It takes hundreds of miles of training, and several months to prepare.  But don't forget that "resting" is also a big part of training.  Some insist on never missing a day, but the key is to listen to what your body is telling you.
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Running While Sick?

Running While Sick?

It’s that time of year when colds and sickness is running rampant.  Your body is already susceptible to sickness because you are constantly fatigued from training.  Is it better to sweat out a cold with a run, or stay under the covers? The science seems to be clear.
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Expensive Shoes are Cheaper Than Co-Pays!

Expensive Shoes are Cheaper Than Co-Pays!

If you think that buying new running shoes is expensive, just wait until you see the medical bills.  Math shows that running in broken down shoes can cost you a whole lot of money in the long run.
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Knee Surgery and Recovery

Knee Surgery and Recovery

A torn meniscus can certainly slow down your running goals.  But it isn't the end of the road.  This is the story of my Meniscus Surgery, how long it took to recovery, and why I would certainly do it again if needed.
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What is the lactate threshold?

What is the lactate threshold?

Lactate Threshold (LT)  is when lactate builds up faster than it can be flushed out of your blood.  When lactate builds up, you start to shut down.  So your body must become more adept as flushing that and other toxins from your body in a more efficient fashion.
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How much faster could you run if you dropped a few pounds?

How much faster could you run if you dropped a few pounds?

If you have run for any period of time, you have likely heard the phrase, "Gotta be Thin to Win."  It may sound vain to some, but there is a lot of truth to that statement.  You may not be out to win a race, but if you want to improve your race time, weight has a big impact on how fast you get from the Start Line to Finish Line.
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Skip the on-course snacks. You may not need them!

Skip the on-course snacks. You may not need them!

Most people will burn less than 2000 calories in a half-marathon. Your body can hold about 2000 calories of carbs at all times, which can be turned into fuel.  If you are eating right, you should not need a "snack" during the race.
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If you want to run faster, here is one way to do it.

If you want to run faster, here is one way to do it.

Average runners stride 4 feet. Elite runners stride nearly 6 feet. Even with the same leg turnover, elite runners move ahead 2 feet every strike.
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No Watch, No Problem

No Watch, No Problem

My expectations were not very high for this year's Dopey Challenge at Disney.  I had just recovered from a torn calf and was forced to "chill out" for a few weeks leading up to the race.  The only thing I could do was Water Running, which was a brand new experience for me. 
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"She Did It! She Did It!"

"She Did It! She Did It!"

"We hear that Tanya has made it to mile 22."

Those were the words from the GO! St. Louis Marathon communications director, Frank Hopper, when he walked up to the tent where I was emceeing.  I had the honor of being the race announcer for the 2018 race in downtown St. Louis and was prepped that Tanya Khvitsko-Trimborn was going to try and finish the marathon again this year.  She is a double amputee who was trying to become one of the first women in history with her medical condition to finish an entire marathon. 

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