Marathon Training - Blog Posts
Browse all Marathon Training blog posts and articles on Get Up Earlier. Fitness, nutrition, and running content by Michael Baker.
- Can a 51 year old digital marketing geek time qualify for The Boston Marathon? I'm sure going to try. -
A 51 year old digital marketing geek's open journal of training to time qualify for the Boston Marathon. Phase 2 closed with 225 lbs x 25 squats. Phase 3 is a 4 month marathon-specific build to a 3:14
- 22 Running & Fitness Quotes - Motivation for Your Training Journey -
A growing collection of motivational quotes for marathon training, running, and fitness. Find inspiration for your training journey with powerful words from runners and athletes.
- The Boston Qualifier Project: Leaner, Faster, Stronger -
Follow my journey to qualify for Boston with a 3:10 marathon through 3 phases: Strength + Fat Loss, Spring Speed, and Marathon Build.
- Running Tangents Explained: How to Avoid Adding Extra Miles in Your Race -
The one thing I wasn't prepared for was tangents. My Strava told me I was at mile 21, but the course marker said mile 20. When I finished NYC, Strava showed well over 27 miles...
- Marathon Training Tip for HOT long runs: Soft Flask -
Freezing water bottle technique and essential gear for hot weather marathon training. Learn how to stay hydrated and cool during summer long runs.
- Marathon Training: Why I alternate between my home gym, the road & sweaty, dirty trail runs -
Discover why alternating between home gym workouts, road running, and trail running creates the perfect marathon training strategy for building strength, endurance, and mental toughness.
- Marathon Training: Carb Loading Explained -
Learn the science behind carb loading for marathon training and how to properly fuel your long runs to avoid bonking.
- Digital tip to know when it's time to get new running shoes -
Learn how to use Strava to track your running shoe mileage and get notifications when it's time to replace them for optimal performance and injury prevention.