At the 2012 Boston Marathon, runners faced an even more daunting challenge than Heartbreak Hill: a scorching temperature of 88 degrees with unseasonably high humidity.
Racing a marathon in the heat is difficult. In fact, after race organizers recommended
“Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.” – George Patton
It doesn’t matter if you’re slow, fast, thin, overweight, just starting, or a veteran of the sport – you’re a runner.…
…Do you even know the best ways to use your fancy heart rate monitor?
Every runner knows how to turn their heart rate monitor on and watch their heart rate climb during a workout. That’s easy!
But do you …
…Did you know that some people think running isn’t a good form of exercise – and even that it’s downright dangerous? Are they nuts?!
Recently I got an email from Bhavesh who asked me to comment on Mark Sisson’s …
…Does consistent training sound…kind of boring?
It doesn’t have to be! To stay interested and continue progressing with your running, you have to upgrade your training and introduce more variety.
To quote Jay Johnson:
……To do something you’ve
It’s difficult to describe exactly who Chris Guillebeau is. That’s because he does a little bit of everything, all around the world.
He’s the bestselling author of The Art of Non-Comformity and the recently released The $100 Startup.…
…With a name like Zoom Streak there’s no surprise this racing flat is meant for speed.
So they sound fast – and they look pretty damn nice too. That’s nice, but it won’t mean anything when you’re pushing the …
…Recently I surprised the hell out of myself and beat 16,659 other people to win Warrior Dash.
With no experience training for Warrior Dash or with any of the obstacles.
I was more surprised than anyone. Who me? I …
…Today’s the day!
101 Simple Ways to be a Better Runner: A Short Guide to Running Faster, Preventing Injuries, and Feeling Great is now available on Amazon for the Kindle.
No Kindle? You can get the book as an …
…A year ago I asked myself, “Do compression socks actually work?” Today, I know the answer.
Whether you use compression sleeves or socks, this post will help you use them as effectively as possible. They both work (and …
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