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What workouts burn the most calories?
Minute 1: Collagen supplements for connective tissue health Most people associate collagen with skin care ads in glossy magazines. Like...
Aug 4, 2021
Can you do these Olympic track workouts?
Minute 1: It's track time in Tokyo Did you hear the joke about anticipation? [...pause…] OK, tough day in the writer’s room, so that’s...
Jul 30, 2021
Trail running’s urgent need to diversify
By Brian Metzler The beautiful thing about track and field has always been its diversity. In both the U.S. and across the globe, it is...
Jul 30, 2021
Secret to rebounding from a bad night’s sleep
Minute 1: How to recover from a rough night of sleep Whether it’s caused by stress, alcohol, or a “just 1 more episode” Netflix binge,...
Jul 28, 2021
Calculating your personal metabolism
Minute 1: Anabolism vs. catabolism One of the guilty pleasures of regular running is planning our refueling with another mile or 2 still...
Jul 26, 2021
Can the Adidas Tinman Elite training group get back on track?
By Brian Metzler For a hot moment in 2019, the Tinman Elite professional running team seemed to be all that. The Boulder, Colorado-based...
Jul 23, 2021
The critical rest component everyone ignores
Minute 1: Rest is more than physical Even our biggest exercise hardo buddies know that rest is critical for making progress with your...
Jul 21, 2021
How Tracksmith Stole the Show at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene
By Brian Metzler While behemoth multinational brands like New Balance, Nike, On, ASICS and Puma placed a lot of their sponsored runners,...
Jul 16, 2021
The science of fatigue
Minute 1: Tights, shorts & tight shorts In our younger days, there were 2 surefire ways to get us to roll our eyes and snort...
Jul 16, 2021
Is 10,000 steps the wrong goal?
Minute 1: Vigorous exercise offsets poor sleep Any health expert will tell you not to sleep on catching enough Z’s every night. It’s more...
Jul 16, 2021
Six Minute Mile Gear Review: New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11
Specifications (according to New Balance) Weight: 8.1 oz (W) 9.2 oz (M) Stack: 27mm/19mm Drop: 8mm Category: Neutral/Everyday Trainer...
Jul 15, 2021
5 Insights About the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team
By Brian Metzler 1. Nike Still Rules the Track As far as brands go, Nike is still the dominant brand in track and field, with several...
Jul 9, 2021
7 things not to do on a run
Minute 1: Olympic news round-up If you think you’re too old to compete for an Olympic medal, think again. This year’s U.S. men’s Olympic...
Jul 9, 2021
How massage therapy helps running performance
Minute 1: Vegans, protect your bone health with these key nutrients While a vegan diet provides a feast of benefits for both our bodies...
Jul 6, 2021
Brooks unveils bold plans to become net zero carbon neutral
Unveils the Ghost 14 as its first carbon-neutral running shoe By: Brian Metzler Earlier this week, Brooks Running Company announce the...
Jul 2, 2021
How hot weather running builds endurance
Minute 1: How hot weather training boosts your endurance Ultrarunner Sally McRae has been training in 122-degree heat in Death Valley, CA...
Jul 1, 2021
Top athletes split from Under Armour
By Brian Metzler Under Armour parted ways with two of its top professional distance runners this week, even as each one was on the verge...
Jun 25, 2021
Six Minute Mile Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Zinal
HOKA ONE ONE Zinal ============================ Specifications (according to HOKA ONE ONE) Weight: 6.9 oz (W) 8.5 oz (M) Drop: 5 mm...
Jun 25, 2021
One bad burrito, one million questions
Minute 1: Deep water running There’s been plenty of good news for runners over the past 2 months. Races are re-opening, the weather is...
Jun 25, 2021
U.S. Olympic Trials open with a dark cloud over Nike’s Bowerman Track Club
By Brian Metzler The U.S. Olympic Trials get started today in Eugene, Ore., with a lot of the usual anticipation and excitement that goes...
Jun 18, 2021
Celebrate Father’s Day with olive oil & ecommerce
Minute 1: Is the mile run the perfect distance? If you’re chatting with a non-runner at a BBQ this summer, chances are they will ask you...
Jun 16, 2021
Six Minute Mile Gear Review: New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2
New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 ============================ Specifications (per New Balance) Weight: 7.3oz/5.8oz Stack Height: 26mm/20mm...
Jun 16, 2021
Six Minute Mile Gear Review: HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 ============================ Specifications (per HOKA ONE ONE) Weight: 7.6 oz (W) 8.8 oz (M) Stack Height: (M)...
Jun 15, 2021
Sleep well, live long
Minute 1: Sleep well, live long If you want to keep running into your 60s and beyond, you will need more than good genes and an ample...
Jun 12, 2021
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