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Marathon Recovery: Returning to Running After a Marathon

thesize15runner — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 16:58:06 +0000

It's been a week since I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying the brief respite from running as part of my marathon recovery. After a marathon — and 18 long, intense weeks of training — it's nice to plop myself on the couch and not worry about when I'll go running—or do any exercise. It's very tough returning to running after a marathon. Just as with the 26.2 mile distance, marathon recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. Here's how I recover.

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Pfitzinger Marathon Training Plan Reflections After 18 Weeks

thesize15runner — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:15:35 +0000

I used a modified version of the 18 week/55-70 mile Pfitzinger marathon training plan to try and run my first sub-three-hour marathon at the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon. Simply put, I got in the best shape of my life because of the 18-week plan. I’ve been running for nearly two decades, and I never had more fun training for a marathon—or any race. Find out if the plan is right for you.

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Marine Corps Marathon: Perspective Gained Amid Failure

thesize15runner — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:53:35 +0000

Last Sunday, I ran the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC — my fifth marathon and first with a sub-three-hour goal. The stage was set for a fairytale ending. Yet, despite the stars aligning, I fell like a crashing meteor. So, what went wrong? Well, I’m not one to make excuses, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the role of one very important element. Here's what happened...

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Overcoming Fear and Anxiety In Sub 3 Hour Marathon Training

thesize15runner — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:39:02 +0000

With the Marine Corps Marathon rapidly approaching, I can’t help but feel anxious and fearful about reaching my sub 3 hour marathon training goal. Here's how I cope.

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Finding Running Motivation Amid Intense Marathon Training

thesize15runner — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:27:19 +0000

I woke up on Monday morning, and it was the first time during my 11 weeks of training that I didn’t feel like going for a run. I was struggling to find running motivation.

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How Committing to Running a Marathon Can Impact Your Life

thesize15runner — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:48:38 +0000

Committing to running a marathon is committing to better oneself physically, mentally, and even spiritually. Here's why the marathon keeps me coming back again despite the great challenge.

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Pfitzinger Marathon Training Plan Reflections After the First Half

thesize15runner — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 18:19:18 +0000

I’m halfway through the Pfitzinger marathon training plan (18/55) I’m using to go sub-3:00, and through nine weeks, I reflect on the plan and what lies ahead leading to the Marine Corps Marathon.

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My Monumental Sub-3:00 Goal for the Marine Corps Marathon

thesize15runner — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:47:36 +0000

I know the entire running industry was waiting with bated breath, eagerly speculating when The Size 15 Runner would release the announcement about his next marathon. Well, the wait is …

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