2014 Rainier to Ruston Race Recap
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to run the Rainier to Ruston relay race as part of a team of six. Being a part of any race is … Read more
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Spencer’s Running Goals for 2014
Each year I sit down and try to write out what my goals will be for running . As you can see, its now May, and I’m barely getting these … Read more
Is a 50K Trail Race Harder than a Road Marathon?
A lot of people have started making the transition from traditional marathon running to ultra marathons, soul crushing endurance runs. The most common of this is going to be a … Read more
Spencer’s 2013 Running Goals in Review
The year of 2013 has ended, and I’m excited to finally start setting my goals for 2014 and seeing what my old body can do! But before I jump into … Read more
The Final Race of 2013 and Looking Forward to 2014
Well, its now been a couple of months since I updated the blog here with my running adventures. The last time I wrote, I was preparing to run the Turkey … Read more
How Fast Can a Turkey Run a 5k? And Other Pre-Thanksgiving Day Race Thoughts
Seriously, who can tell me how fast a Turkey could run a 5k? Has this ever best scientifically tested….? Here I am sitting the day before I run the annual … Read more
How Should I Recover From Running A Marathon?
A marathon is an incredible experience that people train for months to prepare for. After 6 months of work, the day is finally here and you are reaching the finish … Read more
How Many Miles Should I Run The Week of A Marathon?
Many people gain the ability to run many, many miles each week in preparation for a marathon. 100 miles or more a week is common in elite runners (but not … Read more
How to Set Realistic Running Goals
Running is something that improves your health over time. The key word there being “time.” Many people jump into something like running or weightlifting and expect dramatic changes instantly. While … Read more
How to Deal With Shin Splints
Of all of the injuries that runners face, shin splints are perhaps the most common and the most mysterious. Very few runners that have been running for any frame of … Read more
How Can I Avoid Injuries as a Runner?
Running is one of the healthiest things that you can take part in, especially if you are overweight. No matter what kind of physical shape you are currently in, however, … Read more
My Running Progress: Training During the Offseason and Goals Update
Fall is here and winter is fast approaching. The weather is getting colder and colder, and with it the ability to stay motivated to get outside for a run is … Read more
5 Great Running Blogs to Follow
Blogs are where a large portion of the world gets its information from nowadays. Major news agencies, and even many running magazines, are not a reliable source of information when … Read more
When To Start Carb Loading For A Marathon?
Preparing to run a marathon is a unique experience. Many runners argue over the right time to start carb loading, what diets should be until that point, what kinds of … Read more
What State In The US Is Best For Runners?
Deciding which state is best for runners is a complicated quest. Every runner has their own preference when it comes to running routes, mountain uphill runs, long expanses of flat … Read more
How Much Water Should You Drink While Running?
Water makes up 70% of your body and is vital to life. Despite that fact, many people take in an amazingly small amount of it each day. Everyone has head … Read more
Why Foam Rollers For Runners Are Important
No matter how much experience you have as a runner, injuries are going to happen. Whether you are a beginning runner that is plagued with shin splints and runner’s knee … Read more
Can You Improve Your VO2max?
VO2max is a relatively strange concept to a lot of runners, and especially the general population. It turns out, however, that there is a relatively easy way to improve it … Read more
Which Colleges Have The Best Running Programs?
College is one of the most important parts of life to millions and millions of people. Continuing a running career into college is just as important to runners. Finding the … Read more
What Is The Optimum Age For Peak Marathon Performance?
People worry about age a great deal. There are people who constantly feel like they are either too young to train properly or too old to be able to withstand … Read more
Can Runners Be Successful On A Plant Based Diet?
Plant based diets have caused a lot of controversy in recent years. People say that a plant based diet cannot provide enough protein or fuel for a runner’s body, or … Read more
Do Marathon Runners Have Bad Knees Later In Life?
One of the biggest concerns that runners, and non runners alike, have pertains to their knees. Knee problems can severely harm your life if they do not heal and running … Read more
My Experience Getting a VO2max Running Test and the Results
If you have ever researched running potential much, chances are that you have run across the VO2 max test. In fact, we’ve even written a couple of articles right here … Read more
Setting a Marathon PR: Leavenworth Marathon Race Report!
After months of training and just about as long strategizing and calculating potential results, I completed the Leavenworth, WA Octoberfest Marathon on October 5th, 2013. The completion of ANY race … Read more
What Is The Best Way To Improve VO2max?
Your VO2max is the measure of how much oxygen your body is able to deliver to your muscles. Without oxygen, your muscles are not going to work. It stands to … Read more