“Whether you’re a seasoned runner or new to the roads, one thing is true: It takes time to properly train for a marathon or half marathon. Runner’s World recommends 16 weeks to train for a marathon and at least 10 weeks for a half marathon.”
“Every one of us can agree that it’s tough to run with stiff, tight muscles. Not only that, you could be setting yourself up for injury if you make it a habit. So stretching regularly to maintain or improve your muscles’ flexibility and range of motion—and avoid getting sidelined—is extremely
“Heavy lifting allows increased strength while minimizing muscle growth,” Schoenfeld says. “The more strength can be increased without adding mass, the greater the benefits to running, particularly in medium to long distances.”
“Results showed that the men who exercised before breakfast burned twice as much fat as those who worked out afterward. One study leader, Javier Gonzalez, Ph.D., of the University of Bath, said the pre-breakfast workouts dramatically improved the men’s overall health.”