If you follow elite running news, you’re sure to hear plenty about the high-altitude training camps around the world that are frequented by top runners
Heat regulation during exercise is a very relevant topic this time of year. In previous articles, we’ve looked broadly at thermoregulation—the five-dollar word for how
Track fans had their eyes fixed on Sacramento in July for the USATF outdoor track championships, but that wasn’t the only championship event in the
It’s approaching summertime again, which for most people means beautiful, sunny days to enjoy the warm weather. For runners, it means getting ready for hot-weather
Conquering the marathon is a big accomplishment. Even though the number of people completing a marathon every year is at an all-time high, a 26-mile
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll know that I don’t have a “one-size-fits-all” approach to training. I believe each runner is an
The journey from Hopkinton to Copley is one of the most famous treks in marathon racing. Many a runner has spent a career chasing their
What is one thing you can do to be a better runner today? For those of you like me who eat, breathe and sleep running,
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/What_Are_Tempos_2020-06-22.mp3 One thing that many runners learn the hard way is that long distance running is not a sport of instant gratification. Running as fast
https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/runnersconnect/How_Fast_For_Easy_Runs_2020-04-27.mp3 A common question, and one of the more difficult concepts of training to comprehend, is “how do easy runs help me race faster”. If
