Ultra-Marathon Training Guide

December 16, 2022

In this guide, let’s get you ready to tackle events longer than the marathon. As you know, “ultras” take on all shapes and sizes. There are road ...

The Great Fueling Experiment of 2020

December 12, 2022

With races on hold, now is a great time to experiment with fueling. Here are a few strategies for you to try:No FuelTwenty five years ago, I wrot...

December 09, 2022

In the 1984 Olympic Women’s Marathon, the first ever held for women, Lorraine Moller (#292) finished 5th.Finishing 5th in her first Olympics natu...

December 05, 2022

1. Over 1 billion pairs of running shoes are sold world-wide each year.2. 104.3 calories are burned every mile when running at a 10 minute/mile p...

December 02, 2022

Don’t run too fast on “easy” runs: Don’t expect the miles to melt away, because an easy pace will often feel far too slow for a new runner. You ...

November 28, 2022

Training yourself for a race is something of a science. Pacing someone else is something of an art. It requires giving up your time, your energy...

November 25, 2022

Nobody looks out the window on a drizzly day and thinks, “Looks like a great day for a run!” But there are real perks to getting outside no matte...

November 21, 2022

Many runners want to go farther, whether that means someday completing a road marathon, an ultra trail race or an extra loop through the neighbo...

November 18, 2022

Minimalist shoes encourage a low-impact gait: A lower heel-to-toe drop naturally encourages you to land more on your midfoot or forefoot rather...

November 14, 2022

Much of running in the cold is the same as running in any weather—you’ll be focusing on your form and your breathing; hopefully you’ll be enjoyin...

November 11, 2022

One of the beauties of running is how simple it is to get started. With a good pair of running shoes, you can step out your door and get going—an...

November 07, 2022

Your body can adapt to doing the same thing repeatedly—like running a particular distance on a particular course. In order to improve, you need ...