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๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Including strength training in your weekly routine is important for being a well-rounded runner. Here's your complete guide. โ
โฐ๏ธ Ultra-Trail Shudao and HOKA Pacific Trails California added to UTMB World Series, and will serve as qualifiers for the UTMB Finals in Chamonix. โ
๐ญ Build better systems, not just goals: These 7 habits of highly effective runners help you stay consistent on the toughest days. โ
๐ From pacing strategy to strength training, hereโs how to fine-tune your fitness, avoid common pitfalls, and feel strong from the starting line to the final sprint of your fastest 5K. โ
๐ช WATCH: Avoid These Race Selection Mistakes Runners Always Regret
Including strength training in your weekly routine is important for being a well-rounded, strong athlete and runner, staying injury-free, and performing at your best in your training sessions and races.
In this guide, we have created a strength training program for runners designed to support your needs as an athlete, improve performance, and decrease the risk of injury.
The UTMB World Series is expanding its global footprint again, with two new events slated for November 2025: Ultra-Trail Shudao in Chinaโs Sichuan Province and HOKA Pacific Trails California along the stateโs dramatic Central Coast.
Both races will offer qualifying stones for the UTMB World Series Finals, the holy grail of international trail running held each summer in Chamonix, France.
Ever find yourself staring at your running shoes, but suddenly the couch looks a lot more appealing?
Itโs totally normal, we all experience highs and lows in motivation. But the difference between runners who consistently show up and those who struggle often comes down to one thing:
Once you have finished your first 5K, you might want to set your sights on getting faster and improving your goal time. Experienced runners alike may want to chip away at their 5K personal bests, looking for new ways to improve their speed.
Whether youโre a newbie runner or a seasoned pavement pounder, weโve got our top training tips to help you crush your next 5K and leave that old PR in the dust! Grab your running shoes, and letโs get to it.
Struggling to pick your next race? Whether youโre planning a fall marathon, chasing a half PR, lining up your first ultra, or just figuring out how to balance life and race goals, this episode has you covered. โ In this candid and practical conversation, hosts Michael Doyle, Alex Cyr, and Katelyn Tocci share their own race planning philosophies, mistakes, lessons learned, and strategic tips for choosing races that align with your goals, without wrecking your body, budget, or schedule.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ๐๐ผ Katelyn here with newsletter #563! Whether you're working on hip mobility or core strength, trying to calculate your VOโ max, or squeezing in a lightning-fast workout, todayโs newsletter has the tools to keep you strong, smart, and motivated. Plus, donโt miss our latest podcast on how to build your race calendar like a pro. Hereโs what weโre covering today: ๐ง Tight hips? How to stretch hip flexors...
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