marathon
6 Essential Tips to Qualify for the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon holds a special place in the hearts of many runners. Its rich history and prestige make qualifying for this iconic race a top-tier goal for [...]
How Long Does it Take to Recover From a Marathon?
Many people argue that running is the pinnacle of human movement. Every muscle in the body is used when running. Not many other activities can make that claim. We as [...]
Stay Off the Ground If You Want to Run Faster
Every country, race, and culture participate in sports. Some are more popular than others. In the United States, football is highly celebrated, yet the sport is near non-existent in the [...]
Tips for Running a Marathon and Half-Marathon from World Record holder Des Linden
Running a marathon is not easy. First, you must train your body and your training. It takes months to prepare your body physically, mentally, and nutritionally. And you must train [...]
Health Benefits of Cherries
Tart cherry juice (and cherries in general) has an abundance of positive attributes for our overall health.
4 Simple Tips to Crush Your New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year is fast approaching and already there is talk from people who are making weight loss and fitness new years resolutions. Unfortunately many...
Running Tips for True Beginners
Want to go from the couch to running a 5K? Stop looking online and follow the tips below. They can help you run a perfect first race. Use at least [...]
5 Items That Can Help You Complete Your First Ultramarathon
Though most runners find the 26.2-mile marathon a thoroughly challenging distance, there is an incredible subset of runners who are driven by the need to go even further. These brave [...]
3 Reasons Why Runners Need to Lift Weights
Attention Runners! You need to lift! Runners, we need to talk. You, and yes, even myself have had the same thought. "I don't need to do any strength...
What Every Athlete Can Learn From Ironman Record Holder Craig Alexander
A 2.4-mile swim. A 112-mile bike ride. A 26.2-mile marathon run. Just listing the components of an Ironman Triathlon can be enough to make you feel queasy. When it comes [...]