Cross Country
Why Runners Shouldn’t Lace Up in Cross Training Shoes
Runners primarily move in one direction—forward—and they need shoes designed and built to facilitate that movement. If you think pairing up in cross trainers can get the job done, you [...]
2010 STACK Elite 50 Colleges: #5 Virginia
Mindful that you’re a student-athlete—and not just a student—we offer you the 4th Annual STACK Elite 50 Colleges, a ranking of the best schools for academically-minded athletes. After months of [...]
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
When endurance athletes enter a strength training program, it is essential that they regard their training plan as another endurance event. To most people, strength training for endurance athletes implies [...]
Ultra-Runner Karl Meltzer Conquers the Red Bull Human Express
On Oct. 25, ultramarathon runner Karl Meltzer crossed the finish line of a one-man run in downtown St. Joseph, Mo. The run had started on Sept. 15 in Sacramento, Calif.; [...]
Nike Northside/Southside Challenge
Approximately 45,000 runners from across the globe flocked to the streets of the Windy City on October 10, for the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Participants in the 26.2-mile [...]
Prevent Game-Ending Illnesses
During training and competition, your hands are constantly in contact with objects—balls, equipment, other athletes, the ground (hopefully not for too long, though). Even cross country runners have to brush [...]
Locker Room Quote of the Week: August 9
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” —Steve Prefontaine, former U.S. Olympic distance runner Taking off plays. Skipping workouts. Not running through the line. Basically, [...]
Beat the Heat Before the Heat Beats You
It’s nearly 90 degrees in Cleveland, and we haven’t yet reached the Dog Days of summer. Coupled with the heat is an uncomfortable level of humidity, which means: better think [...]
College Selection Factors: Athletics vs. Academics
Whether it’s a storied school with a rich history or a powerhouse school known for churning out pros, tradition is a key factor in college selection for many highly recruited [...]
Read and React: The Perfect Mile
The mile was once the Holy Grail of sports performances. In the first half of the 20th Century, many thought that running a mile in under four minutes was impossible. [...]