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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.

Why Is Iron So Important For Runners?

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.

Hoka Mach Supersonic Review - Springy but not spongey

OVERALL IMPRESSION: I really enjoyed cruising in the Mach Supersonic and would definitely buy this shoe. It felt fast and efficient and...

How To Enjoy The Treadmill - 3 Must-Know Tips

Every time we drape our microfiber towel over the front bar, drop our water bottle into its holder, and start hammering the up arrow, you...

Running in the Winter: Our Top Tips

If you're up for the challenge, here are our top tips for running during the winter!

Q & A: Featuring Cory Smith, Founder & President of Run Your Personal Best – Part Two

Q: So your college career ended and you needed to take a mental and physical break from running. At what point did you start getting back...

5 Stretches for Runners with Shin Splints

Shin splints are a common condition among runners and can be quite painful. It is not uncommon for runners to injure themselves in this...

The Ultimate Guide for Beginner Runners

Running is a great way to introduce yourself to the exhilarating world of physical fitness and health, but it can be hard to figure out...

How to Improve Your Running Speed

Running is a popular sport and one that many people enjoy. There are many different methods to improve your running speed, so it is...

The Best Pre-Run Stretches

The 5 Best Pre-Run Stretches Research has shown that stretching can improve your flexibility, which may improve your performance, prevent...