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15 benefits of walking for runners
JUL 5, 2023 Minute 1: Perceived exertion scales can keep your training on track Running by feel can be a powerful way to add flexibility...
Jul 6, 2023
Protecting your vagus nerve (my what???)
JUN 30, 2023 Minute 1: How a nerve in your head affects your cardiovascular system Spending most of our week poring over stories and...
Jun 30, 2023
Shoe Review: New Balance SuperComp Trainer, v2 ($180)
By Brian Metzler If you’re training for a fall marathon like me, you’re probably several weeks into your training plan and ramping up...
Jun 30, 2023
How to improve your ground contact time (GCT)
JUN 28, 2023 Minute 1: Feeling tired? The solution could be more movement… or less movement When a baby cries, that’s their way of...
Jun 28, 2023
How a 59-year-old woman ran 2:45 at the London Marathon
JUN 23, 2023 Minute 1: What we can learn from a twin who doubles his brother’s workouts? We’ve always been fascinated by nature vs....
Jun 23, 2023
Shoe Review: Craft Endurance Trail ($160)
By Brian Metzler Once known primarily as an apparel brand for high-energy endurance sports, Craft has been pushing hard into running...
Jun 23, 2023
8 foods to boost testosterone (for women and men)
JUN 21, 2023 Minute 1: Optimize your running technique for proper vertical oscillation Is there such a thing as having too much “pep in...
Jun 21, 2023
Book Review: “The Race That Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB”
By Brian Metzler The trail and mountain running season is heating up around the U.S. and even if you’re mostly a road runner, you should...
Jun 16, 2023
When to avoid negative splits
JUN 16, 2023 Minute 1: Do your heart rate zone training the right way If you’re feeling lost and confused, Hallmark cards and RomCom...
Jun 16, 2023
3 tips for nailing race pace
JUN 14, 2023 Minute 1: What are the health risks of running a marathon? Runners can expect to live approximately three years longer than...
Jun 14, 2023
Why athletes need iron
JUN 9, 2023 Minute 1: Tips from the happiest place on Earth If you are a big fan of Finlandia vodka, you may already practice the...
Jun 9, 2023
Shoe Review: Saucony Ultra Ridge GTX ($190)
By Brian Metzler Once you start running, it’s easy and fun to begin identifying as a runner. It doesn’t matter what level of runner we...
Jun 9, 2023
10 best dumbbell leg exercises for runners
JUN 7, 2023 Minute 1: How many workouts should you per year? Happy Global Running Day!!! By all means, everyone reading this should log a...
Jun 7, 2023
Shoe Review: ASICS Magic Speed 3 ($160)
By: Brian Metzler What’s the newest trend in running shoes? Shoes with carbon-fiber propulsion plates designed for training and racing at...
Jun 2, 2023
10 ways to make protein smoothies without protein powder
JUN 2, 2023 Minute 1: Learn from one of America’s most sensational runners For legendary track star Steve Prefontaine, running was more...
Jun 2, 2023
How to avoid bonking
MAY 31, 2023 Minute 1: How to get over "the wall" Hitting the wall can be as painful as it sounds. If you’ve ever bonked in a race or on...
May 31, 2023
Four reasons you should race an 800M
MAY 26, 2023 Minute 1: Distance runners can benefit from racing an 800 meter If you’ve ever run an 800 meter race, we bet you can still...
May 26, 2023
Picking Your Racing Shoes for a Fall Marathon
By Brian Metzler Just as not all marathon courses are the same, neither are the high-energy marathon racing shoes that have carbon-fiber...
May 26, 2023
Best Memorial Day Deals for Runners
When it comes to running gear, we love it when high quality meets low prices. Good news: Amazon and other retailers have cut prices on...
May 24, 2023
5 simple drills to build explosiveness
MAY 24, 2023 Minute 1: How plyometrics boost running efficiency If we told you there is an easy way to improve your running economy by...
May 24, 2023
Four surprising benefits of stress
MAY 19, 2023 Minute 1: When should you start your marathon training? The stoic philosopher Seneca once said: “Luck is what happens when...
May 19, 2023
Shoe Reviews: 6 Great Road Running Shoes for Summer Training
By Brian Metzler Although summer won’t officially arrive until June 21, the summer running season is already underway in many parts of...
May 18, 2023
Capacity training vs. utilization training
MAY 17, 2023 Minute 1: What does your body need in the morning? Before we go for a run, walk the dog or rush off to work, our first move...
May 17, 2023
Gear Review: Suunto Vertical GPS Watch ($629)
By Brian Metzler When it comes to a GPS running watch, I typically want more bang for my buck than most typical running watches. That’s...
May 12, 2023
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