Marathon Archives - Athletico https://www.athletico.com/category/endurance/marathon-endurance/ Better for every body. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:18:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 PT-Approved Marathon Recovery https://www.athletico.com/2024/11/08/pt-approved-marathon-recovery/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/11/08/pt-approved-marathon-recovery/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:30:20 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=92535 Marathon training is a months-long, demanding endeavor. Early morning runs, careful attention to our food and water intake, and dealing...

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4 Tips For Knee Pain That Help Runners Go The Extra Mile https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/08/4-tips-for-knee-pain-that-help-runners-go-the-extra-mile/ https://www.athletico.com/2024/04/08/4-tips-for-knee-pain-that-help-runners-go-the-extra-mile/#respond Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:30:06 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=87491 Runners are some of the most motivated and driven athletes we encounter in the physical therapy world. Most of the...

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Post-Marathon Recovery: Essential Physical Therapy Tips For Runners https://www.athletico.com/2023/10/18/post-marathon-recovery-essential-physical-therapy-tips-for-runners/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/10/18/post-marathon-recovery-essential-physical-therapy-tips-for-runners/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:30:26 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=84830 Updated: July 17, 2025 Completing a marathon is an incredible achievement, but the journey doesn’t end at the finish line....

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PT-Approved Training Plan for New Runners https://www.athletico.com/2023/10/16/pt-approved-training-plan-for-new-runners/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/10/16/pt-approved-training-plan-for-new-runners/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:30:18 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=84664 Embarking on a running routine brings many health benefits. More robust cardiovascular fitness, enhanced daily energy, improved body composition, and...

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Mental Health Tips After A Marathon https://www.athletico.com/2023/10/09/mental-health-tips-after-a-marathon/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/10/09/mental-health-tips-after-a-marathon/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:30:40 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=84612 Congratulations! You did it! 26.2 is a long way, particularly on foot. Take some time to embrace your journey, your...

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Why Does My Achilles Tendon Hurt When I Run? https://www.athletico.com/2023/09/08/why-does-my-achilles-tendon-hurt-when-i-run/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/09/08/why-does-my-achilles-tendon-hurt-when-i-run/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:30:41 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=83917 Our Achilles tendons don’t often get the praise they deserve. These large tendons on the back of our lower leg...

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6 Ways To Safely Improve Stamina For Runners https://www.athletico.com/2023/08/02/6-ways-to-safely-improve-stamina-for-runners/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/08/02/6-ways-to-safely-improve-stamina-for-runners/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:30:01 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=83358 Stamina and endurance are often used as interchangeable descriptors in the world of endurance sports. ‘Runners are known for impressive...

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10 Things People Don’t Tell You Before Your First Marathon https://www.athletico.com/2023/05/02/10-things-people-dont-tell-you-before-your-first-marathon/ https://www.athletico.com/2023/05/02/10-things-people-dont-tell-you-before-your-first-marathon/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 15:00:10 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=81871 For those that don’t know me, I am nothing like your typical marathon runner. I have the build more so...

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Hip Pain in Runners https://www.athletico.com/2022/10/14/hip-pain-in-runners/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/10/14/hip-pain-in-runners/#respond Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:30:42 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=78186 With the fall weather and cooler temperatures here, running has become a more popular form of exercise. With increased running...

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Is it Safe to Run with Knee Pain? https://www.athletico.com/2022/08/29/is-it-safe-to-run-with-knee-pain/ https://www.athletico.com/2022/08/29/is-it-safe-to-run-with-knee-pain/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:30:30 +0000 https://www.athletico.com/?p=77081 Generally speaking, exercise should not be painful. Pain is an alarm system within the body telling you something is not...

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