I’ve long said that knowledge is a competitive advantage. Wiser runners make fewer training errors – and reap the benefits.
Education is paramount to success in any endeavor. Running is no different.
I started my own running education by …
Fast Kate Grace on Growing Up Fit, Staple Workouts, and Courage
Kate Grace is one of the most dominant middle distance runners in the country. Her nickname – Fast Kate – tells you what type of runner she is!
Photo by David Bracetty
Kate was born into a family that …
Peter Bromka on the Fear and Hope of the Marathon
26.2 miles is an enchanting distance; it’s approachable but long enough to humble even the best runners. What is it about the marathon that has captured the imaginations of so many of us?
Perhaps the marathon is so captivating …
How to Avoid the Dark Side of Passion and Build a Sustainable Running Obsession
I’ll openly admit I got addicted to running when I started. The progress! The improvements! The thrill of running faster and faster got me hooked. But… was it healthy?
Jason (right) did not perfect the final lean until college……
How Deena Kastor Used Her Mind to Become a World-Class Athlete
Deena Kastor is arguably the best distance runner of a generation. And she didn’t get there just by having the most physical talent…
During much of her career, Deena relied on talent and a hard-charging attitude to win races. …
Running for Enlightenment with Filmmaker Sanjay Rawal
Running gives us far more than better health and brag-worthy PR’s. It helps us discover our limits, pursue personal growth, and learn more about what makes us tick as human beings.
Sanjay enjoying a run
Many of us start …
Meb Keflezighi: The Molding of a Distance Runner
Meb Keflezighi is one of the best distance runners ever to run for the United States. He’s also humble, curious, thoughtful, and an ambassador to the sport admired by legions of fans around the world.
If you’re not familiar …
Beth Skwarecki, the Health Editor of Lifehacker, on Health & Fitness Trends
Beth Skwarecki is the author of two books and the Health Editor of Lifehacker. She’s here to dispel fitness and health myths that might be leading us astray.
You might have come across Beth’s work. As one of the …
Lindsey Hein on Elites, Podcasting for Runners, and Training with Kids
Lindsey Hein is the host behind the I’ll Have Another podcast for runners. And after 160+ episodes, she’s ready to share what she’s learned from pro runners around the world.
Lindsey has always been a runner. She ran cross …
Jason is a 2:39 marathoner, USATF-
