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7 tips to develop a kick
OCT 18, 2023 Minute 1: Does your gait need a checkup? Short of explaining how to find true love or (better yet) giving out the winning...
Oct 18, 2023
Can carbon-plated racing shoes cause injuries if you wear them too much in training? Yes, they can.
By Brian Metzler Most marathoners will agree that the emergence of shoes with energetic midsole foams and carbon-fiber propulsion plates...
Oct 13, 2023
Injury risk from carbon-plated supershoes
OCT 13, 2023 Minute 1: Stephanie Bruce catches heat for running while pregnant (Whaaaat?!?!) We’ve got all the respect in the world for...
Oct 13, 2023
Ozempic’s profound effect on the economy
OCT 11, 2023 Minute 1: What is an activation exercise? You only need to learn how to ride a bike once. Muscle memory, we know, is a...
Oct 11, 2023
Six Minute Mile's Prime Day Picks
It is Amazon Prime Day and this is your chance to stock up on running gear and accessories for the rest of the year. It's limited to...
Oct 10, 2023
Shoe Review: AltraFWD Experience ($140)
By Brian Metzler First things first, Altra’s new (but perhaps oddly named) AltraFWD Experience shoe is a really good everyday training...
Oct 6, 2023
Plyo box workouts
OCT 6, 2023 Minute 1: What type of exercise is best for longevity? Like sunshine and baby giggles, who doesn’t love the idea of living...
Oct 6, 2023
8 drills to improve your speed and form
OCT 4, 2023 Minute 1: Improve your running form and routine the right way If you’ve seen Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster...
Oct 4, 2023
Supershoes Analysis: Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1
Why modern marathon racing shoes should be legal and celebrated as the technological advancements By Brian Metzler There’s been a lot of...
Sep 29, 2023
Is it better to sleep late or take a nap?
SEP 27, 2023 Minute 1: Running on grass can refresh your step Years ago we visited New Zealand and quickly learned that it was our kind...
Sep 27, 2023
Shoe Review: Brooks Hyperion ($140)
By Brian Metzler Brooks has been the No. 1 running shoe brand in the U.S. for the past several years, and, for good reason – they’ve...
Sep 22, 2023
The risks of Ozempic for endurance athletes
SEP 22, 2023 Minute 1: Beware of new weight loss drugs hitting the market Lance Armstrong used to call it his “Tour Face.” That was when...
Sep 22, 2023
Shoe Review: Hoka Rocket X 2 ($250)
Available for purchase here. By Brian Metzler With the Sept. 24 Berlin Marathon right around the corner, the fall marathon season is...
Sep 15, 2023
The hot new shoe for fall marathons
SEP 15, 2023 Minute 1: How good is a 6 minute mile, anyway? It should come as no surprise that in our opinion, running a 6-minute mile is...
Sep 15, 2023
The hot new shoe for fall marathons
SEP 15, 2023 Minute 1: How good is a 6 minute mile, anyway? It should come as no surprise that in our opinion, running a 6-minute mile is...
Sep 15, 2023
When is it OK to DNF a race?
SEP 13, 2023 Minute 1: Say goodbye to caffeine crashes Coffee can be an athlete’s cheering section when they need a boost of energy, but...
Sep 13, 2023
4 exercises to improve your sprint speed
SEP 8, 2023 Minute 1: Even long-distance runners should do speed work When it comes to a runner’s top speed, the old adage of “use it or...
Sep 8, 2023
Gear Review: Method Seven Silverton Sunglasses ($175)
By Brian Metzler What makes a good pair of sunglasses for running? For me, it’s simple: A pair of shades with a lightweight frame that...
Sep 8, 2023
3 easy steps to more relaxed running form
SEP 6, 2023 Minute 1: Why and how to relax your running form There is no shortage of double entendres for running coaches to encourage...
Sep 6, 2023
Gear Review: Bombas socks are what running dreams are made of
By SMM Test Team sponsored post The SMM staff recently got hooked up with Bombas socks to keep our feet secure, comfy and cool on our...
Sep 5, 2023
Best Labor Day Deals for Runners!
Six Minute Mile may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. After slogging through a steamy...
Sep 1, 2023
Shoe Review: Hoka Stinson 7 ($170)
By Brian Metzler This weekend in Chamonix, France, more than 12,500 runners are participating in the 2023 Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc...
Sep 1, 2023
How adaptogens help athletes
SEP 1, 2023 Minute 1: How does your body develop over time with exercise? If you’re reading this newsletter, you understand that...
Sep 1, 2023
8 ways to increase lung capacity
AUG 30, 2023 Minute 1: Runners can improve their lungs with these tips Running on scenic trails can leave you breathless – in every sense...
Aug 30, 2023
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