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Heat Training for Runners
June 4, 2026

Heat Training for Runners

Heat can raise the same blood markers runners chase at altitude — and you can train it sitting in a sauna. Here's what heat training actually is, the science behind it, the exact protocol I used in my buildup to a 2:38 marathon, and how to start safely with the minimum effective dose.

Maryann Gong
Boston Magic, Chicago Dreams
May 5, 2026

Boston Magic, Chicago Dreams

Reflections on the perfect race in Boston and plan for what's next on the road to OTQ (hint: Chicago)!

Maryann Gong
Countdown to Boston
April 13, 2026

Countdown to Boston

T minus 7 days until redemption, aka the Boston Marathon comeback. Reflections and notes on my training and goals for the 2026 Boston Marathon.

Maryann Gong
Track Is Back
June 9, 2025

Track Is Back

After a decade of injuries and a comeback surgery, I ran 16:49 for 5K on the track — and remembered what it felt like to dream big again.

Maryann Gong