In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been an incredible explosion in the number of running events over the past few years, not just in the U.S., but across the globe. The growth includes more local 5K and 10K races, a wider variety of venues and “runcation” events,
Training Articles
Plan your fuel and hydration Back in the day, when I started running, we basically went as long as we could with as little as we could. It sounds silly now, but even with today’s flood of information regarding high-carb fueling, in the midst of a race, it’
Destinations
After 19 years of racing, my wife knows that road-tripping to an ultra is just another “vacation that’s not really a vacation.” However, there are a few races that happen to fall in the summer months with venues that can be fun for the whole family. If your
Race Spotlight
While a plan to start anew simmers just beneath the surface, a little inspiration might be the jumpstart you need.
Plan your fuel and hydration Back in the day, when I started running, we basically went as long as we could with as little as we could. It sounds silly now, but even with today’s flood of information regarding high-carb fueling, in the midst of a race, it’
After 19 years of racing, my wife knows that road-tripping to an ultra is just another “vacation that’s not really a vacation.” However, there are a few races that happen to fall in the summer months with venues that can be fun for the whole family. If your
Here are five great options that cover a whole spectrum of what you might want for a fantastic first marathon experience.
Set doable and realistic goals. Take some time to assess your current fitness, experience, and the weekly and daily time blocks you have available. Also, be honest with yourself about where your motivation sits; it’s easy to convince yourself at the New Year (or on Sunday night, or the
