On June 3rd, 2011, the competitive running world was wrapped up in huge anticipation for the Prefontaine Classic 10,000m. Galen Rupp, widely considered the best
As spring rolls in, many runners are grateful to be able to run outside without suiting up for freezing temperatures. But warm, sunny weather can
It’s finally getting to be the time of year when dirt trails are clearing off, meaning that trail runners, cross country athletes, and anyone else
Last time, we reviewed how your calcium intake can affect your bone health, and in doing so, we noted that vitamin D, which boosts calcium
While every runner dreads getting a stress fracture, not all are aware that stress fractures range in their seriousness. Stress fractures, tiny cracks in the
The Romans had a neat trick for knowing how far their troops had traveled. They would have a soldier count each time his left foot
A shortness of breath, a wheezing sound in your throat, or a tightness in your chest after you run—these are the classic signs of exercise-induced
A stress fracture is one of the most feared running injuries. With a virtually guaranteed six or eight-week layoff from running, the prospect of sustaining
Nicer running weather means more runners take to the streets to get their exercise in, and there are plenty of races to chose from all over
How often do you really stretch your legs out? Ever since a large research study by the United States Track and Field demonstrated that pre-run
