The All About Marathon Training Blog
Oct 20, 2020
20 Week Marathon Training Schedule
This 20 Week Marathon Training Schedule is geared towards beginner and first time marathoners! Don't miss the training download!
Oct 12, 2020
Running in the Dark: Tips + Gear you will want to use!
Running in the dark brings a whole set of opportunities and challenges to runners! Here is a list tips and gear to help you make the most of it!
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Sep 29, 2020
Get your free October 2020 Running Calendar!
This running challenge will help you create consistency in your running routine while helping you build up to a 6 mile run by the end of the month!
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Sep 14, 2020
Marathon Training Time Goal Plans!
Marathon Training time goal plans are here for those who are looking to set a new personal record in the marathon!
Sep 08, 2020
Virtual Races: Your Ultimate Guide for 2020
Here is a comprehensive guide to running a virtual race from pros, cons, tips, and training plans!
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Sep 01, 2020
Benefits of Running - The Top 11
There are too many reasons why I love running but here are my top favorite benefits of running that I am using to make the case as to why running is the best!
May 11, 2020
Run Walking: Your Ultimate Guide for Beginners to Marathoners
Run walking is a great method for beginner to marathon runners! Here is your ultimate guide to utilizing the method.
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Apr 28, 2020
Beginning Running: How to Get Out There & Start Running!
Beginning running will be one of those things that adds fulfillment to your life. Here is the ultimate guide for beginner runners!
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Apr 27, 2020
Best Running Books List for Runners and Marathoners
Here are some highly recommended and inspiring running books that you can read or listen to during a long run!
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Apr 21, 2020
Tips for Runners: 28 Things you can do when you are stuck inside
Whether you aren't able to run because you are injured or the weather isn't cooperating, here are tips for runners that can be done from home.
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Apr 15, 2020
9 Ways to Increase Energy as a Marathon Runner
Here are 9 tips for you to help increase energy as a marathon runner! Even making one of these changes could have an impact on your running!
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Mar 05, 2020
Best Funny Running Memes, Quotes & Jokes!
Here's a smorgasbord of the best funny running memes, quotes, and jokes for runners and marathoners!
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Jan 25, 2020
How to Run Faster: 5 Ways to Increase Your Potential
If you’re serious about increasing your potential to run faster in your next marathon or half marathon here are 5 ways you can set yourself up for success.
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Jan 07, 2020
20 Running Favorites + Goals for 2020
Here is a quick list of my running favorites and goals for the year 2020! From my favorite running workout to the best compression socks, it's all here!
Nov 23, 2019
Marathon Training: Top 16 Things to do before you begin
If you have your heart set on marathon training then here are the best 16 things you can do for yourself before you even begin!
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Nov 08, 2019
9 Easy Ways to Give Back as a Runner
You don’t need a lot of time, friends, or money to make a difference! Here are 9 easy ways to give back to your running world!
Oct 24, 2019
Marathon Recovery: How to recover from a marathon quickly!
Marathon recovery is just as essential to your marathon training as is your training. Recover faster with these guidelines.
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Oct 23, 2019
Running Injuries: The Most Common + How to Treat & Prevent
Running injuries are bound to come at some point or another with long distance running. How do you know if you are injured, what should you do and when can you run again?? Here are some tips.
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Oct 04, 2019
Running Workouts: a Guide for Long Distance Runners
There are so many different running workouts that can be incorporated into a long distance runner’s training routine. Here is a breakdown of each type + how & when to include them!
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Aug 08, 2019
Running in the Heat: 9 Tips + How to Recognize Heat Stroke
Running in the heat might be the last thing you want to do during the hot summer months. Here are 9 of the best tips for handling it + how to recognize the signs of heat stroke!
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Jul 12, 2019
Marathon Training: Top 3 Most Important Things to Focus On!
Marathon training can be overwhelming but when you know what to focus on then you can take control of the process and be successful!
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Jun 27, 2019
The 15 Secrets of Successful Marathon Runners
Marathon runners all have and use different tips and tricks to get to the marathon finish line but they also all have secrets that they abide by and that’s what makes them successful!
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Jun 19, 2019
The Marathon: How Long Should You Train for it?
When choosing a marathon training plan it’s important to consider many factors. There are positive and negative benefits for training for too long or too short of a period of time. Here are some guidelines for choosing how long you want to train for your race.
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Jun 04, 2019
3 Running for Weight Loss Workouts
You love to run but just running could be sabotaging your weight loss. Here is are 3 running for weight loss workouts to help you see results!
May 17, 2019
A Simple Strength Training Routine for Runners
It doesn’t have to be complicated when you are already in a heavy running routine. Keep it simple with this strength training routine for runners and you will see more consistency and gains!
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May 10, 2019
Fighting Inflammation as a Runner
Inflammation can be both a good and bad thing. Here’s how to tell when you need to combat it, the signs, and proactive treatment methods to feel your best!
May 02, 2019
Your Post Marathon Recovery Week: 10 Foods & Activities to Include
Your marathon recovery will be the most effective if you have a plan! Include these 10 tips to effectively recover fast!
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Apr 15, 2019
8 Week Half Marathon Training Plan: 2 months to the finish line!
This 8 week half marathon training plan will get you to that finish line while building your endurance and strength! Are you ready for the challenge?
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Apr 11, 2019
Meal Prep Ideas for the Week Before a Marathon
Let stress go in the week before a marathon with these meal prep ideas. Make ahead at the beginning of the week and then save time while sticking to your nutrition plan throughout the week!
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Mar 15, 2019
Free Training Resources for Runners
A list of all of our free training resources and tools for runners on our site!
Mar 07, 2019
3 Carb Loading Meal Prep Plans for Marathoners!
The week before your marathon can be stressful and your nutrition plays such a huge role in your success! Relieve some of your pre-race anxiety with these done-for-you carb loading meal prep plans!
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Feb 07, 2019
72 Running Tips for Beginners + Great Reminders for All Runners!
When you’re just getting started tips always help to speed the process along! So here are 72 practical running tips for beginners! You will be a pro runner in no time!
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Jan 17, 2019
Your Marathon Pace Goal: How to find it and how to train for it
The best way to check against hitting the wall is to know, train, and then execute your marathon at your goal minutes per mile marathon pace. Let’s talk about how to do all of this!
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Dec 27, 2018
Running Motivation: 8 Things You Can Do to Get it Back!
Even the most enthusiastic of runners can hit a dry spell and just not feel that into their running. Here are 8 quick things that you can do to get your running motivation back!
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Nov 27, 2018
Hill Sprints (Best add-on sprint training a runner can do!)
Hill sprints are one of the best running workouts a runner can do. No matter if you are a beginner or intermediate runner, you can add these on to your runs, build slowly and see strength and injury reducing results!
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Nov 02, 2018
Nutrition for Runners: Half Marathon vs Marathon Diet
Nutrition for runners should always depend on the goals for that runner. If you are planning on running a half marathon your nutrition will look different than if you are running a full marathon. Here are the differences!
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Oct 16, 2018
3 Long Run Training Workouts to Help You Reach Your Marathon Time Goal
Everyone knows that the long run training scheduled in your marathon plan is the meat and potatoes of your entire training. However, if you want to reach a marathon time goal, you will want to incorporate all 3 of these long run workouts!
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Oct 01, 2018
High Protein Foods for Runners
If you are training for a half or full marathon, your highest macronutrient source that you are consuming should be carbohydrates. However you need high protein foods especially after those long runs to aid in muscle recovery and growth! Here is a list of protein sources!
Sep 17, 2018
An Easy Meal Prep Routine for Runners
Incorporating an easy meal prep routine into your week will keep you accountable and more likely to stick to your healthy eating goals during the week. Here is what my meal prepping routine looked like this summer.
Sep 04, 2018
Marathon Training: How Long Should your Longest Run be?
There are so many conflicting views on how long your longest marathon training run should be before race day. Here is what I have learned throughout the years of running and training marathoners.
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Aug 02, 2018
12 Postpartum Running Tips from a Mom of 3
Postpartum running can bring along a host of questions and after having 3 babies and running throughout the postpartum period I want to share my best tips and tricks to make it easier for you during this phase of your running life!
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Jul 31, 2018
Pre-Race Meal: What to eat before a marathon
What to eat before a marathon is a common questions in runners leading up to race day! You have one chance to get your pre-race meal right so that you can have the proper fuel leading into marathon race day! Here’s what your pre-race meal should consist of!
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Jul 24, 2018
Foods for Runners: What to Eat After a Long Run!
Here's a list of foods for runners that you should eat after finishing a long run to promote quicker recovery!
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Jul 18, 2018
Nutrition for Runners: How to Re-Fuel During a Long Run
Here is a strategic Nutrition for Runners long run refuel plan! Let’s talk about our nutritional goals during a long run as well as when you need to refuel on a run, what you should consume, how much you should consume and some food and energy recommendations!
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Jul 12, 2018
Food for Runners: What to Eat Before Your Long Run
What you eat before your long run is vital to the success of that run! Here are some pre-long run food for runners ideas + a game plan of what, when, and how much you will want to eat to stay energized!
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Jul 03, 2018
Supplements for Runners: What to take to stay strong and energized!
You will find that taking these supplements for runners will enhance your running and your health and help you feel better, stay strong and keep your energy levels up! Here are my best supplement picks for runners!
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Jun 26, 2018
Marathon Motivation: 4 things to know/do before you start training
At some point during marathon training you will find yourself digging deep for some marathon motivation. Here are 4 strategies to put in place before your well runs dry!
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Jun 19, 2018
4 Pre-Race Meal Ideas: What to eat before a marathon
Having trouble deciding what to eat before a marathon? Here are 4 pre-race meal ideas to fuel you up before your next marathon!
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Hi! I'm Molly! I combined my love for running with my Exercise Science degree to provide training plans and resources to help runners achieve their marathon goals!
