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π WATCH: "legit or grift": Brady Holmer and Thomas Watson rank 46 different potential ways to improve your running, whether it's zone 2 (grift), massage guns (grift), ice vests (legit), or warming up with ankle weights (grifty). β
πββοΈ Running isn't always easy, so here are our smart strategies to help you run stronger, smoother, and with less effort. β
βοΈ Many adults enjoy starting their day with a cup of coffee. Are espresso shots secretly rocket fuel for runners?β β
𦡠Almost everyone has experienced acute muscle soreness after exercise. Here's why your muscles ache after a tough runβand how to recover faster β β
π We would be lying if we said we werenβt just a little bit curious about celebrity marathon times. Want to see how you compare? β
π₯³ The 10K is a great distance for many runners. Here's the secret to hitting your next 10K PR.
We would be lying if we said we werenβt just a little bit curious about celebrity marathon timesβ¦
From the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the halls of political power, many celebrities have taken on the challenge of the marathon, but who and how fast did they go?
In the latest Run Long Run Healthy show, Brady and Thomas play a quick(ish)-fire game - ranking 46 of the most popular training methodologies, supplements, recovery tools, and random gizmos that are claimed to improve your running.
Sleep trackers? Grift. The 10% rule? Legit. Zone 2? Grift. Zone 3? Underrated. Hot takes included.
As we train, we constantly improve, opening the door to push harder and harder during each workout. However, running shouldnβt be impossible every time you step onto the road or trail.β β βIn this guide, we give you our top ten expert tips on how to make running easier so you can get back to loving your training and feeling a sense of accomplishment after your workouts, not defeat.
If you are a morning runner, a question you likely have considered is: "Should you drink coffee before running?" β βBut, while caffeineβs effects on running and athletic performance for endurance athletes at large are certainly appealing, is a cup of Joe, energy drinks, caffeine pills, pre-workout supplements, a shot of espresso, or any other form of caffeine right for you?
Delayed-onset muscle soreness can be uncomfortable because the ensuing muscle stiffness and pain can leave you feeling achy and tight. β In this guide, weβll explore why muscles get sore after intense or new exercises and share effective strategies to relieve post-workout soreness, reduce stiffness, and improve mobility.
The 10K is the perfect distance for many runners.β β Itβs long enough to pose an impressive challenge for new runners to work up to finishing their first 10K, and short enough that more experienced runners can typically fit the training into their weekly routine.
In this guide, we discuss how to hit a 10K PR and share expert coach training tips on how to get faster at the 10K distance.
What is the best running shoe of 2025? β Senior Editor Alex Cyr has tested dozens of sneakers, and has selected his five favourite types for daily easy running. β These featured shoes -- made by Nike, ASICS, Saucony, HOKA and Brooks -- are all cushioned, durable, and highly comfortable. Watch along to find out which one takes the crown.
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Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, ππΌ Katelyn here with newsletter #513! From elite leagues to speed-building workouts, this newsletter is all about the track. Weβre diving into the sportβs most ambitious shake-upβthe Grand Slam Track Leagueβand breaking down how it could reshape professional racing as we know it. Youβll also find powerful drills to boost your own track performance, science-backed answers to the age-old βbad kneesβ myth,...
, Running News : Training Tips : Training Plans : Shoes+Gear : YouTube : Podcast Hi runners, Jessy here with newsletter #512! π Happy Wednesday! Here's what I have for you today: π‘οΈ We may all have preferences when it comes to the best weather for running a marathon, but what does the science have to say? ποΈ From Sydney McLaughlin-Levroneβs hurdles return to $2 million in prize money, hereβs what to watch this weekend at the penultimate round of Grand Slam Track League. π§ You train your...
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