My heart likes Chocolate, my brain likes Olive Oil and my legs like sweet potato and riceAnonymous Runner Welcome, endurance runners! We're diving into the fascinating world of nutrition specifically tailored for you – the endurance runners who challenge limits, push boundaries, and embrace the exhilaration of long-distance running. Whether you're training for a marathon, … Continue reading Endurance Fuel 101: Nutrition Strategies for Long-Distance Runners →

Aerobic base training, also known as base building or base mileage, is a fundamental phase of training in running. It focuses on developing and strengthening the aerobic energy system, which primarily utilizes oxygen to generate energy for sustained exercise. During aerobic base training, the emphasis is placed on building endurance, improving cardiovascular fitness, and increasing … Continue reading Aerobic base training →

You read it right. It is a run from Harper's Ferry, WV to Old Anglers Inn in Potomac MD. It is an one way run, point to point, on the C&O Canal Towpath. Oh, forgot to mention one more thing. It is a night run. Here is how it gets organized each year. Few of … Continue reading Harpers Ferry, WV to Potomac, MD Night Fun (aka) Run – 2022 →

Runners tend to focus on building strength, endurance, and flexibility, often forgetting--until we're about to take a tumble--that running also demands balance. Balance exercises for runners are huge. It may not seem like it while you are doing it, but running is essentially hopping on one leg over and over again--but a little more gracefully. … Continue reading Balance and Stability Exercise for Runners →

Hello out there. If you are reading this blog post, you are either into distance running already or simply want to get an idea of how crazy is to run a 100 miler. I hope I have captured enough about my experience with training for the 100 and then running it. Have fun!!! Getting the … Continue reading Running my first 100 miler – C&O Canal 100. →

If this is your first marathon, you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, and a little apprehensive. If you’ve run the distance before, you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, and a little apprehensive. The marathon does that to you – beginners and seasoned pros alike. Lots of thoughts run through your head as we approach the marathon day. Don’t … Continue reading Race Week and Race Day Preparation Tips for Distance Runners →

if you are someone who wear an Apple or Samsung galaxy watch or some type of Garmins with wrist based heart rate monitors built-in, you may have seen this number showing up on the screen after a training, VO2 Max. You can also see this number for over the period of time on your activity … Continue reading What is that VO2 Max Estimate number on my watch mean to me? →

1. After the Finish Congratulations!!! As soon as you finish the race, you will be greeted by the Marines and put the Finisher medal on you and salute. Great feeling ah!!! Yes.. Follow the crowd and take the picture in front of the Iowa Jima Memorial. There will be official photographers taking pictures. After this … Continue reading MCM Finish Line to Club House →

If this is your first marathon, you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, and a little apprehensive. If you’ve run the distance before, you’re probably feeling excited, nervous, and a little apprehensive. The marathon does that to you – beginners and seasoned pros alike. Lots of thoughts run through your head as we approach marathon day. Don’t get … Continue reading Race Week and Race Day Instructions for Team AIMS MCM Runners →

The Day Before Your Race 1. Exercise is optional: It is key to remember one thing the day before your race: "All your training is complete." It is advisable to never wear yourself out with a run or exercise on the day before your race. Some runners may have pre-race jitters. If this is your … Continue reading (Pre) Race Day Tips for Distance Runners →