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 …
…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 …
…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.
Hurdling is fantastic mobility training for runners
First, a quick story.
2006 …
…The first 11 years of my running career had me constantly battling foot injuries, Achilles tendinopathy, IT Band Syndrome, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, and a chronic SI joint problem.
No wonder I’m biased toward injury prevention!
After years of …
…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 …
…The foam roller is a trusted companion to runners everywhere. But are we using a foam roller correctly? And are they necessary at all?
Flashback to 1998: I just started running. Smart watches were a fantastical sci-fi dream and …
…You’ve probably heard about running form analysis or know someone who has been through it. But do you know what it is exactly, or if you can benefit?
Let’s be clear from the start about what it’s not: Going …
…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 …
…Inside information is often a key competitive advantage. When it comes to the stock market, that advantage is so large it’s even illegal!
But when it comes to running, inside information isn’t illegal or even frowned upon. In fact, …
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