Strength training is not cross-training for runners – it’s fundamental to getting stronger, faster, and healthier. If you’re new to weightlifting, strength experts like today’s guest, Tony Gentilcore, can make lifting heavy weights less intimidating.
Weightlifting is critical for …
…The New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world, and its unique course makes it a bucket-list event for many runners.
With its enormous field of runners and spectators, New York’s high energy requires logistical planning …
…Back in January, I was thrilled to get into the Vermont 100 miler. I watched and waited as they made the race selections public online, and with less than 30 slots left, my name was finally chosen!
I started …
…Runners are always focused on training their bodies with long runs, workouts, and strength training. But why don’t we formally train our minds and develop our mental skills?
Building mental skills and prioritizing our mindset may sound out …
…Running is a physically demanding sport – there’s no question about that. But your success is just as driven by your mental strength as well as your physical prowess.
A foundation of mental fitness helps you push through tough …
…Longevity. If I had to pick one word to define my ideal relationship with running, that would be it.
Sadly, these adjectives are probably far more common for many runners: Stress. Injury. Running Burnout.
No matter how much we …
…When I started running regularly after graduating from college, the marathon sounded impossibly far. I’ll never do that, I thought. I’d heard horror stories of lost toenails and cripplingly sore quads…
It’s funny how your mindset shifts! Fast-forward …
…Setting big, intimidating goals often brings out the best in us. This is the story how Don prepared for his first 100-mile ultra marathon (after less than four years running).
Audacious goals come in many forms but for those …
…Running can be a tough sport – with an annual injury rate hovering around 50-70%, staying healthy can be daunting. But this is a happy story! Meet Geoff:
Geoff came to running later in life but his love for …
…Conquering bad days, weeks, or even months is a necessary skill for any runner. Reaching your goals depends on it!
Note: this post was written by Strength Running Content Editor Christine Sandvik.
Running ultra races – particularly 100 …
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