Most runners are naturally competitive and often look at what is considered a good 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon time to see how they stack up against peers and others in their age group.
Another great test of your fitness and running level is how fast you can run the mile. Remember the dreaded 1-mile test from high school gym class? I sure do, and to be frank, it was not my favorite day of the year.
What is considered a βgoodβ mile time will depend on several factors, such as your age, sex, fitness level, and running experience.
John Kelly has reached the halfway mark in his attempt to reclaim the supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail, and, true to form, the ultrarunning icon is taking a moment to celebrate the small things.
Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a trail running mecca; The Scandinavian Mountains, along the USβs Appalachian Trail, or along New Zealandβs rugged coastline.
But do not fret! Trail running is more accessible than you may think.
When you are gearing up for arace, you want to make sure you have absolutely everything with you for your big day.
I always use a checklist when packing my things, whether itβs a race near home or one I need to travel to. β β Checking off those items one by one is the safest way to ensure you donβt forget anything.
The Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 is the company's latest and fastest racing shoe. It has a carbon plate, a super-light upper, and a midsole made of Brooks' lightest and bounciest foam yet. β But how does it compare with the other top running shoes in the world -- can it keep up with the Nike Alphafly 3, or the Adidas Adios Pro 4? Senior Editor Alex Cyr tested the Hyperion Elite 5 at length, and shares his thoughts on whether or not it's worth the buy.
When working towards any running goal, a running-specific strength training routine is integral to your training program.β β In this guide, we will provide the best core exercises for runners and discuss the benefits of including core workouts in your training program to improve your running performance and overall strength and health.
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, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #530! π Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: π‘οΈ We're hitting peak summer, which means one thing: running in humidity. Here's what you need to know to survive your training and races. π The runner's high is something we all chase, but what exactly is it, how do we achieve it, and why does it happen? π We've all experienced the pain of blisters. Here's how to...
Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #529! If youβve ever felt overwhelmed by all the data your watch spits out, youβre not alone. Today, weβre cutting through the noise with takeaways from the latest Run Long Run Healthy podcastβspotlighting which training metrics actually matter (like volume, sleep, and cadence) and that you can probably stop stressing over most of the rest. Hereβs what weβre tracking...
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