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Gear Review: Adidas Sport Eyewear SP0063 Sunglasses ($99)
By Brian Metzler Not all sunglasses were created equal, a fact that’s evident when it comes to running – and especially obvious when...
Jan 20, 2023
9 foods the world's longest-living person eat daily
JAN 20, 2023 Minute 1: Running and music have a lot in common Someone once asked an athlete friend of ours whether he could perform under...
Jan 20, 2023
How sprinting benefits long distance runners
JAN 18, 2023 Minute 1: What is the role of our microbiome in performance and motivation? With a name like microbiome, you might expect it...
Jan 18, 2023
15 best running cities in America
JAN 13, 2023 Minute 1: Is the StairMaster the king of cardio equipment? Back in the era of leg warmers and VHS workout videos, a new...
Jan 13, 2023
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 3 ($250)
By Brian Metzler OK, it’s early January and if you’re planning out your running goals for the year, now is a good time to invest in a new...
Jan 13, 2023
The Road to Boston
By Dara Kelly Dara Zall Kelly is a Boston born and raised middle aged runner, athlete, and fitness and wellness consultant. She is a...
Jan 11, 2023
6 signs you’re not getting enough protein
JAN 11, 2023 Minute 1: Should you fuel your races with protein? For decades, carbo-loading has been as much a part of marathon...
Jan 11, 2023
Investing in Your Running in the New Year
By Brian Metzler OK, it’s the start of the new year and that means it’s time for all of us to ratchet up our commitment to running and...
Jan 6, 2023
4 best running investments of 2023
JAN 6, 2023 Minute 1: Are bio-wearables and food sensitivity tests effective? In the past, high tech bio monitoring and tests were...
Jan 6, 2023
5 trendy workouts to ditch in 2023
JAN 4, 2023 Minute 1: Fitness trends to follow (or forget) in 2023 Whether you’re motivated by your personal appearance or your personal...
Jan 4, 2023
Our most popular stories of 2022
DEC 30, 2022 We hope that all of our readers are enjoying a happy, healthy and active holiday season. Thank you for being a loyal...
Dec 31, 2022
The Best Running Shoes of 2022
By Brian Metzler Picking favorites is never easy, no matter if it’s marathons, fast-food french fries, craft beers or running shoes. But...
Dec 28, 2022
Top 10 food & nutrition trends of 2023
DEC 28, 2022 Minute 1: Set the right kind of New Year’s resolutions Will 2023 be the year you make a New Year’s resolution and stick to...
Dec 28, 2022
Under Armour’s Big Comeback: The UA Flow Velociti Elite, ($250)
By Brian Metzler It’s holiday time and most runners are thinking about 2023 running goals while also managing running amid big meals and...
Dec 23, 2022
How to go further and faster in a group run
DEC 23, 2022 Minute 1: Seven ways to cultivate a happy running mindset Even if you love running, it’s hard to show it when we’re in the...
Dec 23, 2022
Can AI create a better running workout than a human coach?
DEC 21, 2022 Minute 1: Can AI create a better running workout than a human coach? A reader shared a news story last week that explained...
Dec 21, 2022
30 healthiest foods to eat every day
DEC 16, 2022 Minute 1: Is Dry January for you? Back in the ‘80s, one of the most important decisions a race director faced was which beer...
Dec 16, 2022
3 Last-Minute Amazing Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for Runners
By Brian Metzler If you’re like me, you’re probably scrambling to complete your holiday gift shopping over the next few days so you can...
Dec 16, 2022
11 reasons why squats will make you a better runner
WED, DEC 14 Minute 1: Traveling for the holidays? Use this guide to stay in shap With all the food, travel and last minute errands around...
Dec 14, 2022
A new take on carbo-loading
DEC 9, 2022 Minute 1: A new take on carbo-loading If your carbohydrate loading routine consists of eating a big bowl of pasta and calling...
Dec 9, 2022
Show Review: Brooks Ghost 15 ($140)
By Brian Metzler Quick question: What’s the best-selling running shoe in America? Well, given the headline of this review, you probably...
Dec 9, 2022
Are salads actually good for you?
DEC 7, 2022 Minute 1: Knowing your BMR can improve your health “Know thyself,” said the Ancient Greeks, if you want to succeed. Just like...
Dec 7, 2022
Five Hot 2023 Running Shoe Trends from The Running Event Trade Show
By Brian Metzler Every year in the week after Thanksgiving, running gear brands gather at The Running Event trade show in Austin, Texas,...
Dec 2, 2022
Building a better running stride
DEC 2, 2022 Minute 1: Endurance athletes can learn a lot from soccer players This year, the FIFA World Cup has proven to be as...
Dec 2, 2022
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