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…
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…
Going green has taken on a whole new meaning in fitness circles, and we’re not talking about kale smoothies. Exercising in natural environments exposes you to fresh air and sunlight,…
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…
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…
Our favorite running calculator will always be the McMillan Calculator, but Running Writings just published a new one worth bookmarking. It’s built around a metric called critical speed (CS) – the…
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…
For a few ambitious athletes later this month, the 26.2-mile trip from Hopkinton to Boylston Street will be just a warm-up. Overachievers in the Double Boston challenge will run the…
Yes, I know, you want that Strava segment PR, but is it really worth it? If you’re doing a speed workout, sure. But otherwise? Not so much. In fact, it’s…
Stepping into a 200-degree wooden room might seem like a strange way to unwind after a heavy training block, but voluntarily roasting yourself is rapidly becoming a staple for endurance…
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 is live – Here are the 33 best deals for runners With spring weather arriving and marathon training in full swing, it’s the perfect time…
Our monthly recap is here In case you missed them, we’re bringing you the most-loved stories from the last month. It’s our way of making sure that you don’t miss…
When building a home gym, the decision to choose one piece of equipment over another carries a lot of weight – literally. If you are debating between elastic and iron,…
And the Bowflex SelectTech 552 Review I don’t like going to the gym. It smells weird and I don’t like sharing equipment when I’m sweating—I sweat a lot. I also…
If remembering your workout plan feels like trying to recall a forgotten password, the viral 2-2-2 method might be for you: “What’s Good (and What’s Overhyped) About the Viral 2-2-2…
Earlier this year when we conducted our reader survey, we learned that skiing is the fourth favorite outdoor activity among SMM readers (behind hiking, cycling, and swimming). That got us…
Doing a track workout the day before a race is a bad idea. Doing one on race morning, however, may actually boost performance. Researchers have found that doing 3x250M repeats…
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