In our last blog post, we discussed the various considerations one must take into account when deciding to train for a marathon (or any race for that matter). This week, we take a moment to highlight some of the common misconceptions circulating about marathon training. This is certainly not an exhaustive list, rather food for thought to spark reflection when deciding to train for your next race.

As an avid runner, running coach, and student clinician treating other runners, I am often confronted with the question, “Do you think I could run a marathon by this date?” Every time, the answer to this question must be given having taken into account the unique individual in front of me. However, there are certainly common themes that we must consider when planning the route to accomplishing such a grand physical venture. In this two-part blog series, I am going to run through some of these considerations in an attempt to demystify the answer to this frequently posed question.

Good morning, everyone! For those of you who I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, my name is Alex Coleman. I am currently completing my final trimester as a chiropractic student doctor at The FARM seeing patients under the guidance of Drs. Beau and Sloan Beard. I am incredibly excited to continue working alongside The FARMers as I have been through this office both as a patient and an undergraduate intern in my earlier days. 

As I write this I'm sitting in the middle of Oak Mountain State Park waiting to run a 50K. Part of me wonders why I signed up to run over 31 miles and more than likely suffer for most of it, while the other part of me relishes the selfish opportunity to spend the next 4-5 hours in the outdoors.