26.2 miles is an enchanting distance; it’s approachable but long enough to humble even the best runners. What is it about the marathon that has captured the imaginations of so many of us?
Perhaps the marathon is so captivating …
How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession
I’ll openly admit I got addicted to running when I started. The progress! The improvements! The thrill of running faster and faster got me hooked. But… was it healthy?
Jason (right) did not perfect the final lean until college……
Glute Strengthening for Runners: How to Get Started
Big butts, I cannot lie: they’re great for runners. But our glute muscles are often neglected – and that’s leaving a lot of runners injured.
The glutes are really made up of three separate muscles that make your booty …
How Deena Kastor Used Her Mind to Become a World-Class Athlete
Deena Kastor is arguably the best distance runner of a generation. And she didn’t get there just by having the most physical talent…
During much of her career, Deena relied on talent and a hard-charging attitude to win races. …
The Truth About Static Stretching for Runners
Static stretching was probably introduced to you when you first started running. Hell, you probably stretched before you ever went running!
But it’s time to confront the conventional wisdom that runners need static stretching, especially before a run.
We …
Running for Enlightenment with Filmmaker Sanjay Rawal
Running gives us far more than better health and brag-worthy PR’s. It helps us discover our limits, pursue personal growth, and learn more about what makes us tick as human beings.
Sanjay enjoying a run
Many of us start …
9 Ways to Avoid Running Burnout During a Long Season
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 …
Meb Keflezighi: The Molding of a Distance Runner
Meb Keflezighi is one of the best distance runners ever to run for the United States. He’s also humble, curious, thoughtful, and an ambassador to the sport admired by legions of fans around the world.
If you’re not familiar …
Dr. Mike Young Explains Metcon Workouts for Runners
There are so many types of training sessions available to runners. But most of us have never tried Metcon workouts – so Dr. Mike Young is here to explain them for us.
Metcon workouts are also known as …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
