by Gretty Hollister | Jul 11, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
Long-distance running builds endurance, discipline, and strength, but even the most well-planned training plan can go off track if your body isn’t recovering properly. For runners training toward a marathon, overtraining and burnout are real risks and recognizing them...
by Gretty Hollister | Jul 17, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
As race day approaches, many runners focus on mileage, pace, and nutrition. But one decision can make or break your marathon experience: your shoes. Wearing the right pair of running shoes doesn’t just enhance performance—it helps prevent injury, reduces fatigue, and...
by Gretty Hollister | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
We all know that staying active is one of the best ways to stay healthy. But between work, family, and the demands of daily life, it can be hard to make movement a priority. And even when we do find the time, whether it’s for a morning run, a weekend bike ride, or a...
by Gretty Hollister | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
When most runners think about training, they think about mileage, long runs, speed work, and maybe a few stretches. But what often gets overlooked is one of the most important ways to stay strong, avoid injury, and perform better on race day: strength training. As a...
by Gretty Hollister | Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
Knowing the race course helps you run smarter and stronger. Training on or near the marathon route lets you practice pacing, terrain adaptation, and mental preparation in ways that can make race day feel familiar and controlled. As Portland’s orthopedic and sports...
by Gretty Hollister | Aug 14, 2025 | Blog, Never Miss A Mile
You’ve done the hard work—long runs, hill workouts, tempo miles. Now, as race day approaches, it’s time to do something that feels a little counterintuitive: pull back. Tapering is the final, crucial phase of marathon training. And while it can be mentally challenging...
