Why women might hold the endurance edge in ultramarathons

Sean Hickey July 6, 2026 No Comments

To all the guys competing in an upcoming ultramarathon, consider this your warning – the girls are coming in hot. If you’ve been following the sport in recent years, you’ll…

Turn your long run into a speed-building workout

Sean Hickey July 6, 2026 No Comments

A few years ago, an SMM staffer’s training plan called for 10 miles on a Sunday morning, but they had grown a little stale on their regular running routes. On…

Everything you need to know about heat training

Sean Hickey July 2, 2026 No Comments

We hope everybody’s stocked up on sports drinks and icepacks, because summer’s oven has been set to a high broil. Much of Europe has already been engulfed by scorching weather…

Last Minute Amazon Prime Day Deals for Runners – 7 Personal Favorites

Sean Hickey June 26, 2026 No Comments

Amazon Prime Day deals end June 26 at 11:59 PT / 2:59 ET. As I was looking around for some last minute deals, I saw several items from my order…

Does Flossing Actually Help You Live Longer?

Sean Hickey May 5, 2026 No Comments

Quick Highlights Before we get into this, a disclaimer: keep doing what your dentist tells you to do. We’re not here to give medical advice, and it’s not a call…

Navigating AI Health Advice for Runners: What the Data Shows

Sean Hickey May 1, 2026 No Comments

Quick Highlights At some point, you’ve probably felt a phantom twinge in your Achilles at midnight, typed your symptoms into a search bar, and convinced yourself your running career was…

Ozlo Sleepbuds Review: The Best Sleep Headphones for Runners?

Sean Hickey February 23, 2026 No Comments

Ozlo Sleepbuds Review at a glance: Pros and Cons Pros Cons UPDATE: Click here for our review of the newer Sleepbuds 2. Ozlo Sleepbuds Readers can save $80 off MSRP…

Creatine and tart cherries could help you sleep better

Sean Hickey February 6, 2026 No Comments

Turns out the Sandman might want to update his formula. Instead of sprinkling magic dust in your eyes, he could be scooping creatine. It’s best known for boosting strength and…

Shoe Review: Nike Streakfly 2 ($180) – The Best 5K Race Shoe of 2025?

Sean Hickey May 16, 2025 No Comments

Among Nike’s supershoes, the Vaporfly and Alphafly often steal the spotlight for marathon glory. But for runners focusing on shorter, faster efforts, don’t sleep on the Nike Streakfly 2.

Creatine could improve mental health and memory (with the right dosage)

Sean Hickey April 18, 2025 No Comments

Creatine often gets typecast as a gym bro’s best friend, but it turns out this supplement might have brains to match its brawn. Its resistance training use cases are well-established,…

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