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This website is tailored specifically for marathoners and those who want to become marathoners.
We therefore offer 100% marathon focused content; training information for both experienced runners and beginners, health and nutrition, races and race strategies, injuries and injury prevention, running equipment such as shoes, watches, heart-rate monitors, and so on.
Our aim is to provide practical and easy-to-apply information on running and preparations to run marathons through selected articles from myjjk.com, an online community that provides forums for sharing experiences, questions, insights, ideas and concerns for marathon runners.
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Marathon - Beginners see all topics
Greetings. I am 35+, male with a height of 168cm and weighing 57kg. Been running regularly for a year now and clocked 120km this week with only single sessions daily. Although I have a middle distance background from younger days, I consider myself a marathon rookie having run 2 marathons at 18 and ... >read more<i have developed knee/hip pain with only 2 weeks until my first marathon. i have been following galloway's training schedule and my longest run was 20 miles, about 3.5 weeks ago. my knee problem it would seem has stemmed from wearing neutral shoes through all my training and having quite intensly ... >read more<I am looking at scheduling for a marathon in October. I am fairly active (walking, biking) and am in good shape, but haven't been running much. The other day I ran an hour pretty easily. I don't want to injure myself, but wonder if I would be ready to train for this fall's marathon? Does anyone h... >read more<Hello, I am training for the San Diego R&R marathon at the end of May. I have seen alot of articles about training for races at altitude when living at sea level, but I am doing the opposite. I live in Carson City, NV which is at 4800' and hilly. Will I feel much of a boost when I run the race ... >read more<Please forgive me, I'm new at this and just started running the Hal Higdon's beginner's marathon schedule without looking at a particular marathon date. Well, I've picked my marathon date and I have four extra weeks to work into Hal's scheduled weekly runs. I'm currently at Hal's Week 7, but was w... >read more<
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Marathon see all topics
I have been training for a marathon since December. This weekend we completed a 19 mile training run, and I had planned on doing 20 next weekend. The marathon is on May 3rd. I had been experiencing stomach pains all last week, with especially painful burning sensations after the long run, and deci... >read more<Hi, I am 21 and an experienced runner. I ran in the Athens, Oh marathon last year as my first one and want to run it again this year. However, I know this sounds like such a lame excuse, but it has been unusally cold here in Ohio this winter and too cold to be outside. Tredmills and indoor tracks on... >read more<Hello,
I am new to these forums and have been browsing around. I am thinking of running either the triple in Tahoe this September or possibly the 72 miler. I have about 10 marathons under my belt as well as a 50 miler and some 50k's.
Would you think the 72 miler would be much different than the t... >read more<I've been on board here since I started marathon running 5 years ago. I just completed my eighth marathon and plan to do more but many people I talk to say that it has adverse effects on your body, especially joints. Granted most of them are not marathoners but are good atheletes so it made me wonde... >read more<I would like to hear about anybodys history or ideas of training for a marathon besides just running.
What you feel may have worked for you. What other activities can make the rigors of training more fun.
I know biking and swimming will help. I'm looking for new ideas. Any suggestions would be help... >read more<
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Injuries see all topics
I am training for the San Diego Rock n Roll marathon on May 31. Unfortunately I have IT band syndrome that hit me last week during a half marathon. If I take time off I more than likely won't be able to run the marathon in May. How long do I have to take off if any and what can I do to get back t... >read more<I hope someone can help me! I am training for my first marathon (April) and I'm not sure what to do about my poor calf. I'm half way through my 16 week training program. Last week I had a 6 mile tempo run, a 20 mile long run(have slowly been building to this...last week I ran 18 1/2 miler), and 2... >read more<I have a interesting question. I have been running several years but only short distances of 3 to 4 miles a run about 3 to 4 times a week. Once or twice a year I will run a 10K for fun. I have for the last several year had knee pain on the top of my knee cap, I purchsed some knee straps that fit ... >read more<I am an 18 year old Canadian football and rugby player. I've always had huge discomfort in long distance running, because my calf muscles (front and back) tend to tense up and ache about 5 minutes into my run. I can usually only "suck it up" for about half an hour, but I would really like... >read more<I've had some bad luck in the last several years.
Currently going through physical therapy to rebuild up my knee as i've been running and favoring the opposite leg so much there is a noticeable difference between the two.
Doctor says this is normal, i guess it is.
Having surgery to fix the Torn M... >read more<
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Health & Nutrition see all topics
I believe in the health benefits of Omega 3 Vitamins. Each day I take 6 1200 mg capsules and a tablespoon of Cod Liver Oil. If I had more money, I would consider using pharmacutical grade fish oil. Eating walnuts, salmon and flaxseed also adds health benefits.
Gerry Geraghty
Endurance Fellowship >read more<This is honestly a pointless thread,just a poll to see what people consume for nutrition, and also I just want to try some of the thing users post on this thread.
Ok so I am a 17 year old senior and the Indoor track season has began for about a few weeks now. My mother started making them my freshm... >read more<Help, can I still run - what can I do to speed recovery? I developed all the classic signs on Saturday afternoon, tired, runny nose, scratchy throat - but not sore. I had an early night + 3000mg Vit C & Zinc, heaps of fluids but still had a restless hot night with crazy dreams (feverish)..does a... >read more<hey, im just wondering what i should be eating/drinking before a race/event.
usually someone on my track team brings a bag of lemons, i had 1/2 if a lemon and i PB'd in my hurdles.
what are your tips and tricks in this situation?? >read more<i'm only about 2-3 kgs overweight (And when i say overweight, i mean more than i want/need to be). i feel heavier and slower than i was, but i want to make sure im maintaining as much power as i can.
Im a TJ/LJer so weight/power ratio is the killer. Any advice except for the obvious "eat les... >read more<
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Equipment see all topics
I'm 16 and a sophmore and when ever I do Triple Jump I would use my High Jump shoes. They are the Nike Zoom High Jump III because they have a heel. My coach always says land "Heel to Toe" so I thought it would be ok to use. Well yesterday I had a meet and another coach said I should use ... >read more<this is my second year running track and we had our first meet of the season yesterday and i ran the 1500m, 800m, and 3000m. At the very end of the 800 and all through the 3000 my calf hurt quite a lot. i think it is in part from my spikes (asics gel dirt diva 2) so i ran the 3000 in regular train... >read more<I live in Sweden and so regularly run in cold conditions. I have been using normal tracksuit trousers with boxer shorts under neath, but have recently got problems with rashing on my inner thighs. So, I bought a pair of running tights. hould I wear anything under them. I only ask because I do a lot ... >read more<Ok, so i run the 110m hurdles, and the 300m hurdles. i am trying to find some spikes for these events, and i dont mind buying a pair for each event, but i can't seem to find any place that lists spikes that would be exellent for use in these events. BTW, right now im using a pair of mango (bright pi... >read more<where can you buy risers after your originals break since most break eventually any ways? >read more<
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The Marathon Method visit website
Have you always wanted to run a marathon?
The Marathon Method is one of the most popular and trusted marathon training programs. Since its creation, hundreds of people have benefited from this step-by-step program that will guide you successfully to the finish line of your first marathon.
Any healthy person who has the desire and the time can complete a marathon. The Marathon Method breaks down each component of the marathon into easy-to-understand steps and a provides a week-by-week training schedule. The secret to the Marathon Method is that it covers topics that other marathon training programs neglect: the emotional, spiritual and mental aspects of the marathon.
By focusing on the mind and the body, you will accomplish your marathon goal.
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