Weight Loss for Marathon Runners
Running is a very accessible way to get fit, lose weight and provide an outlet for your competitive urges and, for a large proportion of runners, the marathon is the … Read more
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
Stephen’s 2014 Goal Inventory
Well it is close to June 2014 and I figure that it is time to take inventory of how I am doing on reaching my 2014 running goals to see … Read more
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
Stephen’s 2014 Running Goals
I am a huge fan of setting goals for my personal running endeavors. The thing about goal setting is that while it is not realistic to be 100% successful all … Read more
Who are the Marathon Maniacs and How Do I Qualify?
I have a couple friends who have mentioned that they are a ‘marathon maniac,’ but I have to admit that I did not know what that entailed. I know some … 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
What are Minimalist Shoes?
Minimalist-style running has become popular over the last few years. Thanks to the availability of things like Vibram FiveFingers and Nike Frees (some of the most popular minimalist shoes), and … Read more
What are the World Marathon Majors?
Many of us are avid runners who enjoy distance running and may even do fairly well from time to time. Few people ever reach the heights of running by becoming … 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
Why (and How) You Should Run a Relay
Most runner’s will admit that they have a shallow love of medals. Even if it’s a finisher’s medal that you got for simply making it—somehow—to the finish line, that little … 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
7 Ways to Overcome Pre-Race Anxiety
I don’t know anyone who runs but doesn’t get pre-race anxiety. There’s always the chance that you’re going to have a bad run . It might be a pain you’ve … 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
Profile of an Ultramarathon Runner – Will Thomas
Running an ultramarathon is a unique experience and in many ways is very much different than the mainstream running that many of us have grown accustomed to. I have always … 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
13 Ways to Improve Your Running Speed
I decided long ago that I was not going to be a fast runner. I don’t think it was an actual choice, though, since I really couldn’t make myself run … 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