have changed.In the first Olympic marathon at least one runner thought it was smart to drink wine during the race. We're not saying the challengers to conventional wisdom are right – or wrong. Only that their ideas are worth considering, because

products.Uncommon Wisdom: Massages may decrease blood flow and waste-product removal. Ever since 'rubbers' rubbed down marathon runners a century ago, massage has been embraced as a valuable recovery tool. Many athletes believe massage increases blood

of miles - especially if you slow down and apply pressure to the area where you feel the stitch.Nutritional Needs"Take in a lot of protein this week to aid in the repair and recovery of muscle tissue damaged during the high-mileage phase of marathon

; so is running with a crowd that's too quick. So allow more recovery in the future, or pick a slower group next time and accept that it may take a while to get up to speed to run with the cheetahs. On the other hand, you might just be having an off day

If you're running a marathon this spring, you're about to enter the most critical – and difficult – four weeks of training, when 1) your weekly mileage is at its peak; 2) your motivation may be flagging; and 3) you're most likely to get sidelined

?Instead of resolving to get faster, lose weight, stretch more or run a marathon, try this: swear on last year’s Training Log to achieve the best possible balance in your running. That’s right – balance.-- By taking a balanced approach to training, you can increase your