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
Running Tips
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
Why is Steve Prefontaine Important?
“You have to wonder at times what you’re doing out there. Over the years, I’ve given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where … 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
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
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
Does Ultra Running Cause Heart Damage?
It seems reasonable to assume endurance athletes face risks from putting extreme pressure on their bodies. Prolonged physical stress and strain can easily go beyond the body’s limits, and it’s … 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
2013 Goal Inventory – There’s Always Next Year…
It is crazy how the year has almost come and gone. The fall running season is coming to an end as most of the big races and along with them … Read more
How to Build Mental Strength
Building physical strength is relatively easy. You can train for endurance and build your cardiovascular abilities by adding more time and distance to your runs. Strength training and cross-training help … Read more
How to Regain Lost Motivation to Run
Motivation can be an elusive thing. Some days, I get home from work and cannot wait to put my running shoes on. I literally hit the ground running. Other days, … 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
Is it Better to Run Late at Night versus Early in the Morning?
Your daily running routine is a very personal thing, including the question of what time of day is optimal. Once you start talking about morning runs, midnight runs, and anything … Read more
How To Get Your Kids Interested In Running
Having children is one of the greatest joys in life. It is also a joy that many people think has to replace their daily running ritual. It does, at least … Read more
Why Do Most Of The World Class Runners Come From Africa?
If you have participated in, or even watched, a long distance race, you have no doubt seen the pack of Kenyan born runners that have broken away and are rushing … Read more
Spencer’s Leavenworth Marathon Training Update: Trip to ER, a PR, and Negative Thoughts
Well, I’ve done it again. I managed to wait until the month is nearly over before I post my so-called “Monthly reports”. I guess I’ve been so busy running, that … Read more
How to Build a Running Base before Starting a Training Program
Building a running base before tackling a marathon training program is strongly encouraged by most running experts, coaches and veteran runners. Training for a marathon involves strenuous workouts and heavy … Read more
How to Achieve your Weight Loss and Running Goals
Running is an excellent way to achieve your weight loss goals. I can personally attest to this statement; I ran off 60 pounds in under one year, and kept it … Read more
How to Train on a Treadmill
Treadmill workouts are not nearly as much fun as hitting the road or the trail, but they can afford some real benefits for your training program. Treadmills offer feedback that … Read more
What Should you Eat while Training for a Race?
When you are training for a long distance race, such as a half marathon or a marathon, what you eat matters. Caloric intake needs to compensate for what you burn … Read more
Finding Your Best Running Playlist to Keep You Motivated
Nothing gets your run boosted like a great playlist bumping in your headphones. You know a good song is playing when you are tempted to break your tempo and raise … Read more
Best Interval Training for a Marathon
Training for a marathon is a daunting task. I often advise beginners to think of running the marathon as they would think of eating an elephant; one bite at a … Read more
Benefits of Track Training for Distance Runners
Track running has benefitted many a distance runner in both speed and endurance economies. Time on the track is well spent for runners at any level. Elite distance runners spend … Read more