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Go ahead and have that late-night snack
Minute 1: There’s no crying in baseball — but there is in running It’s almost baseball season and there is one truism worth repeating:...
Feb 22, 2021


Why hiking is booming in the US
Minute 1: Why hiking is booming in the US Parking lots at many trailheads last summer looked like the entrance to Walmart at the start of...
Feb 18, 2021


Valentine’s Day ideas for your favorite runner
Minute 1: Is CBD now a viable option for sports nutrition? Back in the ‘80s, Jeff Spicoli smoked pot as a way to prep for his trip to...
Feb 12, 2021


Treadmills vs. outdoor running
Minute 1: Forget ice and Ibuprofen, your spice rack can help fight inflammation A long run or intense workout often sends us straight to...
Feb 10, 2021


Why naps are good for endurance athletes
Minute 1: The power of the nap If you are used to a busy office with constant stimulation, your afternoon energy may sag when you’re...
Feb 5, 2021


New fitness trends you can expect in 2021
Minute 1: Could vaccines, COVID tests be required when marathons return? With worldwide vaccine programs making steady progress,...
Feb 2, 2021


How to avoid the dreaded side stitch
Minute 1: How to stay motivated to run every day “I run to burn off the crazy,” explains a popular running t-shirt. For the past year,...
Jan 29, 2021


Jammed fall marathon schedule
Minute 1: What can we learn from a 43-year-old quarterback? In less than 2 weeks, Tom Brady will appear in his 10th Super Bowl. He will...
Jan 27, 2021


Running uphill is hard, but downhill can be a killer
Minute 1: How to stay strong near the end of COVID ‘marathon’ For nearly a year, medical experts and government officials have warned...
Jan 25, 2021


Best foods for fighting the winter blues
Minute 1: Why pandemic hiking is good for the mind and soul For many, hiking conjures up images of a peaceful walk along the wooded...
Jan 21, 2021


An apple a day really could keep the doctor away
Minute 1: Can you remember what you were thinking while running? "The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.”...
Jan 15, 2021


How to overcome the emotional turmoil of injuries
Minute 1: Protein for runners We usually associate protein supplements with dudes whose t-shirts have been attacked by the sleeve monster...
Jan 12, 2021


Dry January
Minute 1: Smart weight loss Even after the profound economic challenges of 2020, the only type of belt-tightening that interests most...
Jan 7, 2021


How to make sure your new running shoes last
Minute 1: What to do when you’ve reached your PR Country music legend Porter Wagoner wrote and performed the song “I’ve Enjoyed as Much...
Dec 30, 2020


How running can help you survive the holiday season
Minute 1: What do our readers think of carbon-plated super shoes? Another weekend. Another new list of records and PRs while wearing...
Dec 23, 2020


How to cook as an endurance athlete
Minute 1: Too cold to run? Try shoveling snow or running stairs The first major winter storm is slamming the Northeastern United States...
Dec 17, 2020


Try refueling with some ‘real food’
Minute 1: How to win the New Year’s Resolution Bowl The typical New Year’s resolution ends more quickly than a Hollywood marriage....
Dec 11, 2020


Record Books
Minute 1: Adidas finally gets a win over Nike When Kibiwott Kandie shattered the world half marathon record last Sunday, perhaps the only...
Dec 9, 2020


Why you need to keep exercising to beat Covid
Minute 1: How to treat sore muscles “Son, your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash.” That phrase was originally directed at...
Dec 3, 2020


Get ready, you’re built to run in the cold
Minute 1: How to survive Thanksgiving Maybe a virtual turkey trot ain’t your jam. Maybe being locked indoors with your immediate family...
Nov 24, 2020


Running in the dark
Minute 1: Our new product guide on masks Millions of college kids would rejoice if the legal drinking age were suddenly lowered from 21...
Nov 19, 2020


New study: Gyms are high risk for contracting COVID
Minute 1: New report casts doubt on gym safety “Can I get a spot?” That’s what gym owners across the country are asking as new studies...
Nov 12, 2020


Are mashed potatoes a fueling mistake?
Minute 1: Don’t let your GPS force you to run too fast I asked an old friend recently if he was still a practicing Catholic. “I’m...
Nov 10, 2020


Why you need a running mantra
Minute 1: Will earlier sunsets turn you into a morning runner? When we fell backward from Daylight Saving Time last weekend, the lights...
Nov 6, 2020
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