Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you’ve probably heard something about the barefoot running/“minimalism” debate. Spearheaded by Christopher McDougall’s bestselling
Running in the winter can be a definite challenge. Having trained most of my life in Maine, Providence, and Michigan, I’ve faced just about every
While I, along with many other athletes, thought we were being tough and helping our training by reducing inflammation with Ibuprofen and Advil, recent research and analysis has shown that anti-inflammatory drugs can actually limit or cancel out the very training benefits we’re so desperate to achieve.
Here’s what the latest research has to say and when it’s safe to use NSAIDs in your training.
Runners know the basics when it comes to running in the heat. Stay hydrated, wear light colors, slow your pace – it’s all stuff we’ve
Sometimes, running can be like beating your head against the wall. The body is a complex organism with hundreds of complicated physiological processes occurring every
Running on the beach may seem like the best idea ever, but it can quickly put a halt to your training if you’re not careful.
Running fast workouts and nailing long runs is a key part of the training process. During the run we are feeling strong, pushing through that
Being a running coach is a lot of fun. I get to talk with people the majority of my day about a sport I love,
As a continuation of my series on Running with a Purpose, I want to talk about the importance of easy recovery runs. Runners, whether they
