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Form and Mechanics

Minimalist Running Shoes, Injuries, and Qualifying for Boston: An Interview with Runblogger’s Pete Larson

One of the most difficult decisions a runner has to make is what to put on their feet. There are countless options out there, from bulky motion-control shoes to neutral trainers and finally, barefoot.
How do you know what’s right for you?
This interview with Pete Larson attempts to answer that question and a lot more. Pete [...]

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How to Run like Chris Solinsky: Improve Your Form to Prevent Injuries

Earlier this year, Chris Solinsky stunned the nation as he shattered the American Record in the 10,000 meters. Running 26:59 in his debut 10k, Solinsky became the first ever American under 27 minutes and the fastest ever non-African. A month later, Solinsky ran 12:56 for 5,000 meters – the 4th American under 13 [...]

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How to Run Pain-Free After the Cubicle: 9 Tips to Beat Office Tightness

I’ve been working an office job for four years.  Every day is nearly identical to the one before it – the same cubicle, the same desk chair, and the same restless feeling that I’m doing my body an injustice.
Let’s face it: working in an office isn’t physically ideal.  Most people crane their necks to their [...]

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Tap Your Inner Caveman: Regain Your Primal Speed with Sprint Workouts

As distance runners, the majority of our mileage is fairly easy – and it should be.  Maintenance distance runs make up most of our weekly training.  After all, you can’t run hard every day.
But should you run fast every day?  Maybe not every day, but there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that doing some [...]

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