What we can learn from Flagstaff’s summer training camp

Six Minute Mile Staff June 29, 2026 No Comments

80 miles of weekly running at 7,000 feet isn’t exactly our idea of a relaxing summer vacation, but for some ambitious athletes, it’s a sacrifice worth making. Our friend Brian…

Sweating the Details: Indoor Cycling and Heat Acclimation

Six Minute Mile Staff June 29, 2026 No Comments

If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen… and onto a stationary bike. We prefer outdoor exercise whenever possible, but sometimes working out in an air-conditioned space…

How compression gear can elevate your health and performance

Six Minute Mile Staff June 18, 2026 No Comments

Clocking miles after punching the clock at a desk all day can make us feel like we’re running with “cankles.” Fortunately, we discussed a potential solution on our latest episode…

How the Pomodoro method and airplane mode can boost your movement and creativity

Six Minute Mile Staff June 16, 2026 No Comments

Some experts have warned that prolonged sitting is the new smoking, but you don’t need a patch to break the habit – just a timer. According to “You Should Use…

Expert training and fueling tips from Kate Aseltine

Six Minute Mile Staff June 12, 2026 No Comments

How does a female bodybuilder and powerlifter manage to jump into a 100-mile race without even a normal marathon on her resume? We really enjoyed learning the answer to that…

Can walking barefoot improve longevity?

Six Minute Mile Staff June 9, 2026 No Comments

We recently got down to the bare(foot) essentials of running with Mark Sisson on our SMM Podcast. (Listen here on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.) While much of that conversation centered on the physical…

Our 6 Best Stories from May 2026

Six Minute Mile Staff June 1, 2026 No Comments

Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. Friends don’t let friends skip important running advice. Cheers! Minute…

Running safely through heat waves and bad air

Six Minute Mile Staff May 22, 2026 No Comments

Summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 21, but heatwaves and wildfires can’t read a calendar. As temperatures climb and air quality becomes less predictable, knowing how to adjust your training…

Can running actually cause colon cancer?

Six Minute Mile Staff May 22, 2026 No Comments

Runners often dismiss GI issues as an occupational hazard, but a new preliminary study offers a reason to pay closer attention. It found that 15% of the marathon and ultramarathon…

The fitness metrics worth tracking beyond VO2 max

Six Minute Mile Staff May 12, 2026 No Comments

Runners chase a high VO2 max like kids chase high scores in a video game – but there’s more to training than building your aerobic engine, according to: “Beyond VO2…

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