Avoid Monotony in Your Training: Ways of Spice Up Your Marathon Training Program
Marathon training can be fun. It is more than just going out for a jog every day! Many marathon runners tend to focus on running at the same pace throughout their training. This pace is usually close to their intended marathon pace. However, this is not the most effective way to train for a marathon. […]
The Black Star Marathon Training Programs
The Black Star Marathon is committed to getting you ready by race day with various training programs specially designed for marathon runners of various levels of experience and abilities. We offer suggested marathon training plans for beginners, intermediate runners, and elite/advanced runners. These programs are based on the proven Arthur Lydiard endurance running training system. […]
The Art of Periodization
Periodization in marathon training is all about strategically planning your training throughout your training cycle to reach peak performance on race day. It’s like a roadmap that ensures you build a strong foundation, develop specific skills, and arrive at the marathon ready to crush your goals. Generally, the process of periodization breaks down your training […]
Run Farther, Run Stronger: Tapping into the Power of Long Slow Distance (LSD) Training
Every runner dreams of pushing their limits and conquering longer distances. But how do you build the stamina to run that marathon or conquer that next challenging trail? Enter Long Slow Distance (LSD) training, a cornerstone practice for distance runners seeking to unlock their true endurance potential. LSD training involves running at a comfortable, conversational […]
Accra to host The Black Star Marathon on July 27
Ghana’s capital Accra will host the first edition of the Black Star Marathon, a competitive international running event for professional athletes and recreational runners this year on July 27th. The Black Star Marathon takes its inspiration from the great and charismatic Pan-Africanist Marcus Mosiah Garvey who believed that Black people were destined for greatness and […]
Accra hosts International Marathon – The Black Star Marathon July 2024
he Black Star Marathon which is expected to attract over 10,000 runners, promises to be a thrilling and unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. This marathon will not only showcase Accra’s vibrant spirit but also provide a platform for nurturing the next generation of healthy and physically active athletes and citizens.
Raja Lagble wins runathon race
Raja Lagble over the weekend rewrote his name in gold by winning the second edition of the 50m ultra marathon race (Runathon) to defend the title he won last year. The navy officer raced past close to 1,000 marathoners in 3:12: 34, ten minutes faster than last year’s time, to pick home a medal, a […]
Runathon champ calls for more support.
Two-time Runathon 50-kilometre ultra-marathon champion, Raja Lagble, has urged the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) to place more emphasis on the development of Ghanaian marathon runners. Speaking to the Daily Graphic after seeing off challenges from Kwesi Savi and Godwin Adukpo to retain his 50km ultra-marathon title last Saturday, Lagble stated that Ghanaian long distance runners […]
