Articles by Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.
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Ask The Coach: Can You Recommend A Speed-Distance Device?
- Published May. 17, 2013
- Updated 3 days ago
Our resident coach answers your questions!
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Running 101: Speed Training For Beginners
- Published May. 14, 2013
- Updated May. 15, 2013 at 9:56 AM UTC
You don't have to run fast in training--unless you want to run faster in races.
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Should I Adjust For Heat & Humidity?
- Published May. 13, 2013
- Updated May. 13, 2013 at 12:41 PM UTC
Don't let heat and humidity hamper your training this summer!
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Ask The Coach: Thoughts On Junk Miles?
- Published May. 2, 2013
- Updated May. 13, 2013 at 11:08 AM UTC
Don't run miles just for the sake of running miles.
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Don’t Let Marathon Training Steal Your Speed
- Published Apr. 23, 2013
- Updated Apr. 24, 2013 at 11:22 AM UTC
Use these tips to keep your wheels spinning when preparing for longer races.
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Ask The Coach: Which Shoes Should I Buy?
- Published Apr. 22, 2013
- Updated May. 13, 2013 at 11:04 AM UTC
There is not a "best" running shoe for beginners — but the good news is there are lots of excellent options.