You may have noticed an increasing number of athletes lately wearing running arm sleeves. Most of us are already familiar with leg sleeves – usually known as compression sleeves – which can help reduce your risk of injury and boost your performance. So what’s the purpose of sleeves worn on the arms? Well, there are … Read more
Dean Karnazes is an American ultramarathon runner, and the author of numerous running books, including Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner. This book is often credited with at least partially popularizing the sport of ultramarathon running and bringing it into the mainstream. Among his many endurance feats, Karnazes once ran 50 marathons, in 50 … Read more
41-year-old Herron has now set a brand new 48-hour running world record at the 2023 Sri Chinmoy 48 Hour Festival in Bruce, Australia.
Running or working out in the heat comes with its own set of challenges. Your typical workout can feel significantly harder when you’re contending with a high heat index, which is a metric that takes into account the air temperature and humidity. Suddenly, your normal easy pace can feel like a challenging slog, causing you … Read more
It’s always fun to compare your own marathon finish times with the average marathon times for runners in the same age group and sex. After all, by nature, most runners are pretty competitive people, so it is only natural to want to see how we stack up relative to our peers in the sport. In … Read more
Preparing to run a marathon takes quite a bit of training, but well-rounded marathon preparation involves more than just putting in the miles. So, what else goes into marathon preparation besides just running? What are the best tips for training for a marathon? In this article, we will provide tips on how to prepare for … Read more
Running has endless benefits and does amazing things for your physical health, physique, mental health, and the list goes on. But what does running do for your body, exactly? Does running tone your body, and what do running legs before and after look like? How do you get a runner’s physique? In this article, we … Read more
The running community is very diverse. What was once a small-knit group of long-distance mavens when recreational running was just starting to gain traction decades ago has since expanded to include runners of all ages, genders, body types, sizes, and speeds. With the advent of sports-specific prosthetics, recreational and competitive running is now a viable … Read more
When you’re in the market for a new pair of running shoes, it can be helpful to compare popular brands to help narrow down your search. Companies such as Nike, New Balance, Brooks, and Saucony all design a wide range of running shoes with different levels of support and cushioning and for runners of different … Read more
Runners are a very diverse group. Some are competitive athletes who pay meticulous attention to every detail of their training and follow specific training plans geared towards improving performance in specific events. Others take a more recreational approach and run primarily to improve fitness, lose weight, and reduce the risk of serious adverse health conditions. … Read more
A low impact treadmill workout is a great form of exercise if you are new to fitness training, or recovering from an injury. Whereas high-impact activities like running and jogging can be tough on your joints, low-impact exercise puts less stress on your body. This allows you to maintain your aerobic fitness and flexibility without … Read more
Roca triumphantly crossed the finish line of the 2023 Barcelona Marathon in a time of 5:50:51, finishing the full 26.2-mile distance despite his physical limitations.
There are quite a number of dumbbell exercises for back muscles, and you can typically put together a fairly complete back workout with just a pair of adjustable dumbbells. So, what are the best dumbbell back exercises? How do you program an effective dumbbell back workout for strength and hypertrophy? In this article, we will … Read more
A back and biceps workout routine, which is often called a back and bi workout, is a popular way to train your upper body when structuring your overall strength training program. But, what are the best back and biceps workouts for strength and hypertrophy? How should you structure a back and biceps workout based on … Read more
Plyometric training can be intimidating if you are unfamiliar with how to do plyometric exercises or even which exercises you should include in your plyometrics workouts. Plyometric exercises involve jumping or bounding. This type of training builds speed, explosive power, agility, coordination, and strength by conditioning your muscles, bones, connective tissues, and neuromuscular and cardiovascular … Read more
How To Train For a Half Marathon (Article)
Best Half Marathon Running Shoes
Half Marathon Training Plans
Free 5-day Half Marathon Bootcamp
The Half Marathon Masterclass
How To Train For a Marathon
Best Marathon Running Shoes
Marathon Training Plans
Free Marathon Meal Plans
Free 5-day Marathon Training Bootcamp
The Marathon Training Masterclass
How To Train For an Ultramarathon
Best GPS Watches for Ultrarunners
Ultramarathon Training Plans
Free 5-day Ultra Runner’s Bootcamp
The Ultra Runner’s Playbook