common sense coach

Coach Carl details common mistakes runners make post-marathon and describes best practices for returning to training and racing.

Coach Carl talks through keys to having your best race day, from before the start through the finish line.

Coach Carl explains how to optimize your last weeks before the marathon to arrive fresh, strong and fast.

Coach Carl explains why, how and when to do faster speed workouts during your marathon training, and how to prepare for specific course challenges.

Coach Carl details why and how to do lactate threshold workouts — tempo runs and cruise repeats — during your marathon training.

Coach Carl details how, when and why to do essential goal pace and steady state workouts to prepare you for specific marathon demands.

Coach Carl discusses how to build and maximize your long runs over the course of your marathon training program without getting hurt or burned out.

Coach Carl explains three types of long runs you'll need for the marathon, and how to fit them into your training schedule.

Coach Carl explains what training elements you'll need each week as you prepare for a marathon.

Coach Carl talks through three essential questions to ask yourself before you begin marathon training.