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Most runners are obsessed with shoes. And I don’t blame them – even my daughter Reagan is appalled at my running shoe collection.
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Muscle tension. The phrase is usually associated with pain, soreness, or even spasms. But can it be a good thing?
Yes – muscle tension is actually a very good thing for runners!
But it’s probably a little different …
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Alex Hutchinson is one of the brightest and most forward-thinking exercise science journalists of our day.
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He spends his time analyzing the latest science of performance, analyzing what’s useful, what the media gets wrong, and …
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Why are nutrition and diet so complex? No matter where you look online, there’s conflicting advice on how to eat.
Paleo and fat-adapted advocates will tell you to swear off carbohydrates and rely solely on fat for fuel.
Plant-based …
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Running can be intimidating to beginners. In fact, I was terrified before I ever went for my first run.
I actually became a runner by accident. Like many who start to run for weight loss – but then find …
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Learning from the best has always been important to me. After all, what better way is there to learn than by studying the experts?
……“The best and fastest way to learn a sport is to watch and imitate a
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When it comes to marathon training, there’s no doubt that the most important workout is the long run.
Yes: tempo runs and high mileage are important. And of course, strength work, strides, and even some “speedwork” sessions will make …
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The finish line is in sight. Your lungs are burning and every muscle below the waist is on fire.
For hours, you’ve patiently and methodically executed your pacing strategy. The past few months have been solely dedicated to …
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Have you ever been a few miles from the end of a long run when everything starts to fall apart?