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Rest or run before race day?
Minute 1: Rest or run the day before the race With every Pfizer and Moderna shot going into an arm, the likelihood of real in-person fall...
Apr 14, 2021
Are you a morning person?
Minute 1: Mobility, stability exercises are keys to improving running consistency Running is about pushing forward, always forward. If...
Apr 12, 2021
Road Racing 2021
Events morphing to innovative, in-person races at multiple locations over multiple days By: Brian Metzler The Bolder Boulder 10K has long...
Apr 7, 2021
Running with our furry friends
Minute 1: Steel yourself for success With a naive sense of optimism, we drove over to Harvard Stadium last Wednesday at 6:00 am for a...
Apr 7, 2021
Elite marathoners are in demand
Minute 1: A shot at Boston We just received our first Pfizer shot and our upper left arm is in joyful pain right now. Here in Boston, the...
Apr 7, 2021
Inov-8 Launches trail running shoe with new, graphene-enhanced foam
By: Brian Metzler photo: inov-8 Inov-8 has proven once again that it’s much more than a smallish brand with a lot of trail running cred,...
Apr 1, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Series rebrands, retools with 17 events beginning in September
By: Brian Metzler In case you missed it, Rock ‘n’ Roll show is heading back to the main stage of an international tour. In an...
Apr 1, 2021
Which foods to leave on the market shelves
Minute 1: Running 2 marathons simultaneously In the infamous Seinfeld episode explaining the social faux pas of double dipping a chip...
Mar 31, 2021
These foods and vitamins can boost your immune system
Minute 1: Taking time off from running can be a good thing Most avid runners would rather listen to a Justin Bieber playlist on repeat...
Mar 25, 2021
Should you dial back strength training before big races?
Minute 1: Nutrition tips for reaching your personal best It was hard to get too stoked about posting a fast time in a virtual race last...
Mar 25, 2021
How shipping delays have slowed running shoe delivery
By: Brian Metzler As if the craziness of the past year hasn’t been enough for the running industry, a major shipping delay has slowed...
Mar 24, 2021
Big news for On Running
Minute 1: Why your arm swing might be wrong, and how to change it For a species that is Born to Run, it is surprising that so many...
Mar 19, 2021
DICK HOYT – INVINCIBLE WARRIOR – A TRIBUTE
A Message from Dave McGillivray He will never be forgotten. I first met Dick Hoyt in the early 80’s. I was running in the Falmouth Road...
Mar 18, 2021
Running is returning and re-starting, but with big, necessary changes
By: Brian Metzler Running is coming back, but, wow, what a difference a year makes. A lot has happened in the past 12 months since the...
Mar 17, 2021
Why it’s important to protect your gut health
Minute 1: Could race events require COVID tests, vaccines? The Boston Athletic Association announced Monday that the field for the 125th...
Mar 17, 2021
Calculator to determine your lifespan
Minute 1: How to pick the perfect personal trainer Joining a group workout session can be a bit like visiting the doctor. Your health and...
Mar 16, 2021
Encouraging news for runners who have had Covid
Minute 1: Encouraging news for runners who have had Covid If you’ve had Covid, you may be among the millions who discovered that the...
Mar 11, 2021
Chicago Marathon working hard toward October finish line
By: Brian Metlzer We heard from a lot of event professionals last week after we published our story entitled “Even with Vaccine...
Mar 10, 2021
Spring Spikegate
By: Brian Metzler The coming of spring usually means the end of the indoor track season and the start of the outdoor season. This year...
Mar 10, 2021
Is it OK to talk to yourself while running?
Minute 1: How to break in running shoes One of the many simple pleasures of our sport is the arrival of a new pair of running shoes. For...
Mar 5, 2021
Even with Vaccine Roll-Outs, Race Directors Still Face Tough Questions
By Brian Metzler Right about now, there should be a palpable buzz stirring in the American running community, that annual surge of energy...
Mar 3, 2021
Why you should take your dog on a run
Minute 1: Six Minute Mile Professional Edition launches tomorrow In one of the biggest shake-ups to the publishing industry since...
Mar 3, 2021
You may want skip your workout post COVID Vaccine
Minute 1: Why you may want skip your workout after getting COVID vaccine Back in 2015, Oregon All American Tanguy Pepiot was nearing the...
Feb 26, 2021
Do tights improve performance?
Minute 1: How a cup of coffee can boost your running performance For many of us, passion for morning coffee is deep-rooted and a little...
Feb 24, 2021
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