Runner
How to Prepare for a Virtual Race
As we all navigate the pandemic, athletes have also had to adjust and manage their goals differently. If you had plans to run a 5K or a marathon this year, [...]
Running In Reverse To Sprint Faster
Could moving in reverse create a faster athlete? Typically sprinting at a high intensity with appropriate amounts of rest between each set of sprints is the best way to increase [...]
How to Remove the Boredom from Long Distance Runs
The worst thing about running 10 miles or more is not exhaustion or pain or heat. It is boredom. As much as runners crave that sense of accomplishment...
5 Things Older Runners Need to Remember
As a lifelong runner, you’ve never gotten over the thrill of feeling your sneakers pound against the pavement. You love the way your lungs swell and deflate to power your [...]
Mechanical Engineer Discovers Strange Hack That Instantly Makes Runners More Efficient
Jogging is an extremely inefficient activity for humans. In fact, a recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology found that for every 10 calories burned while running, less [...]
Why Distance Runners Should Lift Heavy
Traditionally, weight lifting is not a high priority for long-distance runners. If they even step foot in the weight room, those workouts typically consist of low-weight, high-rep exercises—much different than [...]
5 Essential Cross Country Workouts Explained
Don't know what a "fartlek" is? No problem. Here's a rundown of every cross country workout you'll encounter...
Can This Type of Fungus Known as Cordyceps Benefit Athletes?
You're smart enough to know that there is no such thing as a nutritional magic bullet. You're well aware that no single food is going to make or break...
Improve Your Quickness With Perfect ‘Step and Cut’ Technique
The "Step and Cut" is an essential speed skill that you must master if you have any hope of leaving your opponents in the dust on the field. The...
How to Peak Correctly for Your Season
Most athletes don't actually strive to remain in peak condition at all times. Staying in peak condition is grueling, and requires lots of devotion and...