Runner In Paradise

The inaugural Bermuda Marathon took place in 1975 and, over the last 45 years, we’ve seen runners of all levels take on the challenge of running 26.2 miles. As a first time marathoner, it may be overwhelming to consider what you need to incorporate into your training, but—don’t worry—we’re here to help guide you! Hal Higdon  has been running since the 1950s and is the author of more than thirty books, including  Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide . In a recent  article  in  Runner’s World , Higdon speaks to the importance of easy, extra runs in improving runners’ performance. While some consider these easy runs to be “junk miles,” Higdon points out that incorporating easy runs into weekly training yields positive benefits in the form of increased strength and efficiency, as well as offering relaxation between harder effort runs. Image Source:  Training Peaks Amby Burfoot  raced competitively in the 1960s and 1970s and won the Boston Marathon in 1968 before retirin