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Does walking boost your running performance?
DEC 8, 2023 Minute 1: Consistency and routine can improve your running The most significant benefits of exercise come after long-term,...
Dec 8, 2023


Improving your running economy
DEC 6, 2023 Minute 1: Go with the flow to improve your mind and body If we didn’t know any better, we’d say that tai chi was a...
Dec 6, 2023


5 Key Takeaways From The Running Event Trade Show
By: Brian Metzler The running shoe and apparel industry gathered in Austin, Texas, this past week for The Running Event (“TRE”), an...
Dec 1, 2023


Burning carbs & fat simultaneously
DEC 1, 2023 Minute 1: Fuel up before a long run with these foods? At an early holiday gathering with some running friends last week, we...
Dec 1, 2023


Why does sleep get worse as you get older?
NOV 29, 2023 Minute 1: Does sleep get worse as you age? The aging process is wonderful, since we gain many things over the years, like...
Nov 29, 2023


Black Friday Bargains for Runners
By Brian Metzler ‘Tis the season to start thinking about next year’s running goals. But before 2024 rolls around, it’s time to collect...
Nov 24, 2023


How to embrace the Pain Cave
NOV 24, 2023 Minute 1: Suffer better, run faster In Buddhist teachings, it’s said that fundamentally, life is suffering. Whether you are...
Nov 24, 2023


Six Minute Mile's Black Friday Picks
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is not just an opportunity to buy cheap TVs at Walmart and fuzzy PJs at Target. It’s also an excellent...
Nov 22, 2023


How to run tangents and save time on a race course
NOV 22, 2023 Minute 1: Run the best racing line in your next marathon If you’re a speaker who’s prone to going on tangents, you’re...
Nov 22, 2023


A holiday essay by a runner for his fellow runners
NOV 17, 2023 Minute 1: Are we too fond of long runs? In Minute 2 of our last issue, we went against the grain with our investigation into...
Nov 17, 2023


5 Ways to be Inspired About Running During the Holiday Season
By Brian Metzler The fall marathon season is coming to a close and the holiday season is upon us, which means, no matter if we’re still...
Nov 17, 2023


How to handle missing an important training run
NOV 15, 2023 Minute 1: What to do if you miss a workout There is a very poor strategy in gambling known as “double up to catch up.” If...
Nov 15, 2023


Shoe Review: Brooks Divide 4 ($100)
By Brian Metzler Available for purchase here. This might shock some people out there, but give me a moment to explain: the $100...
Nov 10, 2023


8 best foods to help you sleep
NOV 10, 2023 Minute 1: Take care of fascia and inflammation to reduce workout soreness If you want to hear a debate that’s even more...
Nov 10, 2023


Why runners should keep their elbows back
NOV 8, 2023 Minute 1: Focus on arms and elbows for better form To the untrained eye, proper running form is all about the legs. If you...
Nov 8, 2023


Shoe Review: Saucony Triumph RFG ($160)
By Brian Metzler A high-performing eco-friendly shoe I hate to break this to everyone, but the running shoe manufacturing business isn’t...
Nov 3, 2023


Are your running shoes killing the environment?
NOV 3, 2023 Minute 1: It doesn't take much running to live longer Normally when someone delivers big news, they tell you to sit down, but...
Nov 3, 2023


Minimum effective dosage of sprinting
NOV 1, 2023 Minute 1: Why give up alcohol for a month? Sober October ended at midnight on Halloween. Whether you celebrated the end of...
Nov 1, 2023


Shoe Review: Craft Pure Trail ($170)
By Brian Metzler We all know the benefits of road racing shoes with carbon-fiber plates embedded inside squishy foam midsoles. The plates...
Oct 27, 2023


11 signs you’re not getting enough protein
OCT 27, 2023 Minute 1: How changing temps can help runners In college, we had friends who insisted that sneaking into the faculty sauna...
Oct 27, 2023


Can shockwave therapy cure running injuries?
OCT 25, 2023 Minute 1: Could shockwave therapy fix your running injury? Ozempic was originally developed as a drug to treat diabetes but...
Oct 25, 2023


The Adidas supershoes everyone is talking about
SEP 29, 2023 Minute 1: Grunt your way to a better workout When you hear a Karate newbie shouting “hi-ya!” with every punch or an amateur...
Oct 24, 2023


Shoe Review: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 ($165)
By Brian Metzler OK, I’ll say it: We’re living in the gilded age of running. As both a sport and a recreational activity, running has...
Oct 20, 2023


Is the snooze button bad for you?
OCT 20, 2023 Minute 1: Is cereal a healthy breakfast? According to some nutritionists and moms, what you put in your breakfast bowl can...
Oct 20, 2023
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