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Max King on Athleticism, Strength Training, and How to Thrive in Any Race

Posted November 4, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Max King is a Renaissance Man of running: whether he’s steepling on the track, mountain running, or racing trail ultras, he thrives at any distance on any terrain.

I first became aware of Max King in 2014 when he …

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How Anna Mae Flynn Trains for Trail Ultramarathons

Posted October 30, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ultramarathons are quickly becoming this generation’s marathon: everyone seems to be doing an ultra-distance race!

Anna Mae Flynn running in the Grand Canyon. PC Joshua Stevens

The sport of ultra running is exploding right now. Consider that the number …

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Keto and Running: Is the Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet for Runners?

Posted October 16, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Many runners are curious about the ketogenic diet because the promises are alluring. But does keto and running work together? What are the drawbacks?

Before anybody decides to jump on the keto bandwagon and abandon carbohydrates, they should seriously …

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Train Your Mind: How to Get Mentally Fit with Dr. Marc Bubbs

Posted October 10, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Mental fitness and psychological resiliency are the final frontiers in performance. The potential for your running is stunning…

When most of us think about peak performance (for runners, the ability to run a Personal Best), we usually think about …

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Foot Strengthening Exercises for Runners

Posted October 7, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Our feet are marvels of biological engineering. And we put them through hell every time we go running.

The human foot has more than 20 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and hundreds of tendons and ligaments. If you happen …

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Mobility Training for Runners: Get Mobile and Thrive

Posted October 3, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Mobility might be one of the most important aspects of fitness for runners outside of endurance and strength. If you’re mobile, you’re one hell of an athlete.