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A Guide to Running for Life, with Zoë Rom and Tina Muir

Posted August 10, 2023
BY Christine

While goal-setting can be an essential part of a training plan for runners, the ultimate goal for all of us is longevity in the sport – being able to do what we love, with joy, for as long as …

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Are Product Reviews Legit? How to Evaluate Expensive Gear & Tech with Ashley Mateo

Posted July 20, 2023
BY Christine

Runners love their gear and gadgets. Whether it’s the newest running watch or shoes to help you run faster, runners are on the lookout for the latest and greatest products. Product reviews can help you make decisions about what …

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The Born to Run Training Philosophy, with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton

Posted October 20, 2022
BY Christine

Born to Run inspired runners all over the world with its story of the Tarahumara Indians alongside Christopher McDougall’s quest to run with more joy and less pain. Born to Run 2 digs into the details of training principles …

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Author Matt Fitzgerald on How to Perfect the Art and Skill of Pacing

Posted September 29, 2022
BY Christine

The art of pacing yourself correctly is the key to success in workouts and races. But like any other skill, it requires practice and understanding what it really means to “listen to your body.”

If you’re new to the …

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Geoff Burns, PhD on the Science of Super Shoes

Posted December 23, 2021
BY Christine

With the introduction of so-called “super shoes” in recent years, world record times have continued to fall. Since these shoes are here to stay, how can you use them to benefit your training and racing?

Success in running comes …

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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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Is a Standing Desk the Fix for Prolonged Sitting?

Posted December 13, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

When I first started running, I couldn’t finish a 3-mile run and was sore for two weeks. Was running supposed to make your legs feel like they went through a meat grinder?!

Me, feeling like my legs were put …

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4 Fun Running Workouts That Will Put a Smile on Your Face

Posted April 6, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Running is often considered a boring sport. But that’s only because non-runners don’t know how to have any fun!

Running can be enormously exciting – if you challenge yourself.

There are so many opportunities to spice up your training:…

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How the Best Runners in the World Recover and Prevent Injuries (and a free book)

Posted March 6, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

I’ve always been fascinated (ok, borderline obsessed) with how elite runners train and schedule their running.

After all, if you’re going to learn about running, why not do it from the best runners in the world?

And whenever …

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