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Steamtown Marathon Review & Insider Race Tips

Steamtown is a smaller race, very well organized, easy to navigate and the course winds through some beautiful trails.

Salomon Sense Ride 5 Review: Some Bad, But Mostly Good

For a versatile, do-it-all trail shoe for a wide variety of runners on a wide variety of terrain, Salomon put together a great package. As l

How to Run 100 Miles - The Knitty-Gritty from An Expert Ultra Running Coach

Many times during a hundred miles, you may convince yourself that it is impossible. I'm here to tell you, armed with the right knowledge...

The North Face Summit Series VECTIV Pro Review - In-Depth Photos

The Vectiv Pro rides with a lively energy many trail shoes do not. This shoe uses carbon tastefully, not

Nike Vaporfly 3 vs. 2 Review: In-Depth Photo Comparison

Nike just updated the famed Vaporfly. Here's everything you need to know about the changes with detailed picture comparisons.

ChatGPT on Nike Alphafly NEXT% 1 vs. 2: Absolutely Absurd!

I’ve reviewed running shoes for Outside Magazine for the past five years. With all the buzz around ChatGPT I was curious if it could spit...

Why Your Garmin Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Isn't Accurate: How to Fix It

I’ve been training by heart rate for the past 25 years and while I love the ease at which it guides my training zones, there are some...

How Treadmills Differ From Running Outside: 5 Must-Do Tips

Practical Guidelines For Treadmill Running Undulating the treadmill speed will mimic outside running better than constant speeds....

What To Eat The Morning Of A Marathon To Feel Energized

Consuming .45 to 1.8 grams of carbohydrates per kg of body mass in the 1-4 hours before exercise is recommended.

15 Best Chicago Marathon Tips, According to Insiders

Here’s a list of the top tip every Chicago marathon runner needs to know.

Brooks Catamount 2 Review: Snappy, Well-Tailored & Better

Brooks had a mission: make a light shoe that climbs as well as the Catamount 1 descended.

Is Static Stretching Bad for Distance Runners? Both Sides Of The Argument

In this article, I’ll look at the arguments for and against it, and finally, answer whether you should be doing static stretches.

Should Runners Take Iron Supplements for Iron Deficiency?

Iron is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in the body's ability to produce energy.

How To Run 200 Miles: 5 Things You Need To Know

200 mile races exploded in popularity over the last decade as Ultrarunners flock to measure themselves against the mysterious new distance.

Merrell Skyfire 2 Review: Rips with a Lean, Minimalist Approach

At long last, Merrell has reigned in their longstanding tendency to over- apply traditional upper material. Their shoes have always been plu

Easily Go From Marathon To Ultra: Advice From An Ultra Coach/Athlete

If you can run a marathon, you can run a 50k. Here's how you do it. The average marathon takes 4 hours and 21 minutes. Adding five more...

35 Tips For Crushing The Boston Marathon - According to Experienced Boston Qualifiers

I share insider tips for the Boston Marathon from a few of our most tenured Boston runners. We’ve coached hundreds of runners for Boston...

Asics Noosa Tri 14 Review: Nimble, Light & Eye-catching

The Asics Noosa Tri 14 is a simple, no-nonsense, tried and true, efficient runner with everything that you need for peppy, fun, speedy...

Dynafit Ultra 50 Review: Long, Steady Pushes on Big Terrain

I tried this shoe on just about every terrain from sandy singletrack to pavement, 3 rd class scrambles to blazing downhill fire roads. I...

Train for a 5k Race in Just One Month - Our Top Tips

Looking to train for a 5k race in just one month? In order to complete a 5k race, you need to be physically prepared.