Minneapolis Running
Motivating Minnesotans to become Stronger Runners Living Happier Lives.
  • Run
    • 5K
    • 10K
    • Half Marathon
    • Marathon
  • I want to
    • Cook/Eat
    • Do a Triathlon
    • Find a Running Club
    • Run On Treadmill
    • Overcome Injury
    • Run Faster
    • Start Trail Running
    • Start Running
    • Strength Train
    • SEARCH!
  • News & Reviews
    • Running News
    • Gear Reviews
    • Race Reviews
  • Maps
    • Bathrooms
    • Minnesota Running Stores
    • Twin Cities Hills Map
    • Twin Cities Indoor Running
  • Race Calendar

Marathon Training

Whether you’re running your first marathon or your 100th, find everything you need to know about the marathon distance from motivation, to training, to tapering. You can even find information on popular marathon races such as Grandma’s Marathon, Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, Med City Marathon, Boston Marathon, and more!
Can’t find something? Let us know about topics, races, and other information you’d like to see here.

If you’re not already on our email list, join now and get our FREE marathon training plan.

How to prepare for a long run

How to Prepare for a Long Run

Train-your-brain-to-run-faster

How to Train your Brain to Run Faster

marathon training plan for TC Marathon

How to Pick a Marathon Training Plan

how to recover from a marathon

How to Recover from a Marathon

Race Kit Bag

What You Need on Marathon Race Day

Three Pairs of Nathans Running Shoes

3 Things Everyone Should know About Running

nutrition for runners organic vegetables

Nutrition for Runners: 4 Simple Reminders

stop doing 20 mile long run

3 Reasons to Stop Doing a 20 Mile Long Run

5 things before running your first marathon no txt

5 Things you Should do Before Running your First Marathon

Twin-Cities-Marathon-finish-line

How to Evaluate Your Race Performance

marathon quotes

7 Marathon Quotes to Inspire You

running rites of passage

Running Rites of Passage

Jo jogger in bed

How is Jo Managing the Marathon Taper?

4 ways to relax before a marathon

4 Ways to Relax Before a Marathon

first time marathoner

10 Discoveries of a First Time Marathoner In Training

twin cities marathon starting line first marathon

What you Need to Know About the Final 4 Weeks Before your First Marathon

Fueling up For Marathon Miles

Fueling up For Marathon Miles

Jo Shares Marathon Training Tips for Dealing with an Injury fb

Jo Shares Marathon Training Tips for Dealing with an Injury

1 2 3 4
MplsRunning_logo_RGB_ondark

Not A Minneapolis Running Subscriber?

Signup for our newsletter and get the most useful running info sent to you when and how you need it. We’ll also send you a FREE Marathon Training Plan!

Join Now!

FEATURED EVENTS

TCM Race Series 2018
Goldy's Run 2018
Lake Waconia Half Marathon
Hot Chocolate 15k / 5k 2018

Recent Posts

  • The 2018 May Minnesota Race Guide
    April 18, 2018
  • Grilled Lemon, Basil & Honey Chicken Skewers
    April 16, 2018
  • Travel, Run & Adventure with STRIVE Trips
    April 13, 2018
  • 5 Ways Running Made Me A Better Person
    April 11, 2018
  • Running Etiquette: 12 Rules to Remember
    April 9, 2018

Featured Events

Featured Event
Med City Marathon
Med City Marathon
Featured Event
TCM Race Series
TCM Race Series
Featured Event
2018HCMIN_728x90_BlogPost
2018HCMIN_300x300_BlogPost
Featured Event
Lola's Lake Waconia Half Marathon
Lola's Lake Waconia Half Marathon

Recent Posts

  • The 2018 May Minnesota Race Guide
    April 18, 2018
  • Grilled Lemon, Basil & Honey Chicken Skewers
    April 16, 2018
  • Travel, Run & Adventure with STRIVE Trips
    April 13, 2018

Featured Events

Featured Event
Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon
Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon
Featured Event
Unleash the SHE Rochester!
Unleash the SHE Rochester!
Featured Event
Ragnar Great River
Ragnar Great River

About

About Minneapolis Running
Contact
Shop

400 S 4th St #401, Minneapolis, MN 55415
2017 Minneapolis Running