There's no magic in marathon. Maximizing your race day performance requires months and weeks of practice learning the ins and outs of your body and what is truly capable of at the big event. You put it the work, you reap the rewards. It's really just that simple!

Many runners spend their days scouring the earth’s surface to find that single special set of shoes that will take them to marathon greatness. These runners mistakenly hunt for their soulmate as they believe there is only one special shoe out there that can get them to the starting line unscathed. But what if you not only could- but possibly SHOULD train in more than one shoe to prepare for race day? What if training in two shoes actually has real physical, psychological and training benefits that can enhance your race day performance?

Not sure what to wear when you have to brave the cold temperatures for your long run? You’re not alone! Many runners have difficulty knowing how to dress for winter’s ever-changing conditions. Whipping winds, slippery snow and brutally cold temperatures often make for challenging- but not impossible- training runs. Investing in durable and functional gear allows for runner to comfortably train through the majority of winter’s extreme conditions.

Congrats marathoner!!! You have just completed your fall marathon and I know you want to ride this marathon high as long as possible! All you can think about is getting back out there on the road, planning future races, pushing harder and getting stronger and even faster for next time!

We here at Your 26.2 are pretty proud of our forty-two qualifiers for the 2016 Boston Marathon! Below are 7 of our top tips if you too are aiming to be on the start line in Hopkinton in April!

I *hope* you never need to put this advice to use, but should you find yourself injured, here are my tips for survival.

Ever consider why your best training runs and races turn out they way they do? Read on to understand how to control the controllable.

Consider an online performance log to get the most out of your training and keep you motivated!

Read about the "other 23" hours of the runner's day that may make all the difference in your next race!

Ever wonder if you need a GPS watch? Read on to learn more about the who, what, where, when, and how of this critical piece of training equipment!