The Importance of Building a Running Base “Building a strong base before running any distance of a race helps prevent ...

Practice makes perfect, and that saying especially holds true as you begin your base-building phase. Laying a fitness foundation before you head into the thick of your marathon training block sets you ...

Base training is an essential piece of marathon preparation. It’s when runners establish a consistent routine and build the aerobic fitness foundation that they’ll rely on later. Because the miles are ...