Ryan Hall's Blog, page 26

The Bridges of NYC: Verrazzano-Narrows, Mile 1

As the visual archetype of the first mile of the New York City Marathon, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge has created one of the iconic images of our age—and is one tough hill. 

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The Bridges of NYC: Pulaski, Mile 13

The Pulaski Bridge, at halfway in the New York City Marathon, is the signal to do a systems check and to start paying attention as you face the challenges of the second half.

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The Bridges of NYC: Queensboro, Mile 15

The dark and quiet of the Queensboro Bridge challenges you to stay focused just as you're starting to feel the distance, then drops you into the bright, loud chaos of 1st Avenue.

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The Bridges of NYC: Willis Avenue, Mile 19.5

The Willis Avenue Bridge is the gateway to the final miles of the New York City Marathon, where every runner has to dig deep.

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How to Stay on Pace in the New York City Marathon (Even When Your GPS Doesn’t)

Your GPS watch will lose its signal during the New York City Marathon. Here’s how to bypass it and know your true pace.

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Marathon Training: The Final Hard Week

A week in Parker Stinson’s training before his PR 2:10 at the Chicago Marathon.

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Ritz on Running: How to Train for a Marathon PR

How Dathan Ritzenhein coached Parker Stinson to a 2:10 PR at the Chicago Marathon and what you can learn from it.

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Ask Pete: What Happened to My Umpf?

If our brain gets worried that we’re running too hard, it shuts down muscle fibers. Here's how to reengage your mind and muscles.

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Yes, Those Nike Shoes Are (Too?) Fast, But Should We Ban Them?

But before we ban super shoes, we should also be considering if they could reduce injuries.

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You Know You’re a Runner When…

Runners have unique experiences and problems. You may relate to a few of these...

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