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How to Rehab an Injury the Right Way, with Jimmy Picard DPT

Posted November 25, 2021
BY Christine

With the injury rate for runners hovering around 70%, most of us will have to deal with injury rehab sooner or later. Using an active approach to recovery will put you in the driver’s seat and get you on …

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How to Reduce Your Injury Risk, with Performance Coach and Sports Scientist David Joyce

Posted November 18, 2021
BY Christine

Consistency is the key to improving your running – it’s the “secret sauce” if there is one! Since injuries threaten consistency, runners must reduce injury risk as a top priority.

I consider consistency to be the “secret sauce” to …

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Strength Coach Tony Gentilcore Answers YOUR Weightlifting Questions

Posted November 11, 2021
BY Christine

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 …

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The New York City Marathon Preview, with 17x Finisher Richard White

Posted November 4, 2021
BY Christine

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 …

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Western States 100 winner Cat Bradley on Career Pivots, Self-Belief, and Training Staples

Posted October 28, 2021
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Endurance running is a difficult sport. To thrive, you have to love the training, racing, and lifestyle that high performance demands.

Cat Bradley is an athlete that absolutely loves the sport. She’s an ultra-endurance runner coached by Matt Fitzgerald…

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Well-Being Expert Brad Stulberg on Sustainable, High Performance Running

Posted October 21, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Many different fields offer principles for improving performance. Taking a closer look at those best practices and applying them to running has helped our community gain an edge with their sport.

There are a few nearly universal recommendations, the …

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5 Tips for Your Debut Ultramarathon (with the hosts of Becoming Ultra’s My First Ultra)

Posted October 14, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Completing an ultra gives you bragging rights in all running circles. But training for one is a real challenge. It takes time, many hours on your feet, and, most importantly, the right mindset to pursue this lofty goal.

Years …

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The 2021 Boston Marathon Preview Episode with Peter Bromka

Posted October 7, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

The Boston Marathon is an iconic event that is a goal race for many runners. It’s fast, it’s hard, and it’s competitive. If you’re racing Boston, this episode is for you.

Part of the allure of the race is …

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How to Engineer a Comeback: Author Matt Fitzgerald on Overcoming the Odds

Posted September 30, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Setbacks are a given for anyone who is pushing themselves. Whether due to external factors or self-inflicted, an athlete’s mental strength is frequently tested.

From the small occurrences of untied shoelaces in a race to big life-changing injuries – …

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Lydia Nader RD on the Biggest Nutrition Myths and Half-Truths for Runners

Posted September 22, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Nutrition is a favorite and often confusing topic for many runners. We love to run and most of us enjoy the extra fueling that comes with the sport.

But how much extra? Of which foods? When to eat them? …

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