The 2025 Boston Marathon Registration Application Date Is Set: September 9, 2024
The window for applying for a spot in the historic 26.2-mile race doesn’t guarantee you entry, however.
Tight Shins When Running: Causes + 6 Fixes That Work
If you’ve been running for a while, chances are you’ve either dealt with tight shins or shin splints yourself or heard a running buddy complain about them. Tight shins are extremely common, especially if you’re new to running or returning after a period of time off. But even experienced runners aren’t immune — it can … Read more
Running 10K Every Day: Benefits + Risks to Know
Running 10K every day — that’s 6.2 miles daily, or over 43 miles a week. It’s an ambitious goal that can build serious endurance, torch calories, and boost mental resilience. But is it safe, and what results can you realistically expect? Here’s what you need to know. However, running 10K every day isn’t for the … Read more
Mobility For Runners: 11 Exercises to Improve Performance
Mobility. As a runner, you’ve surely heard this term and the importance of working mobility in your training program. It is one of those important pieces of the training plan puzzle that is often overlooked because, let’s face it, it’s hard! However, having a decent range of motion in our joints will allow us to … Read more
World Athletics Announces Ultimate Championship In Response To New High-Paying Third-Party Meets
With a total prize pot of $10 million, each gold medalist will walk away with $150,000, as the global governing body reacts to mounting competition for the best athletes in the world
8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run A Marathon
Our counterargument against the marathon is a call to action for everyone who wants to run just for the sake of running. People put a lot of weight into the significance of running a marathon. It’s an achievement that is universally applauded, a badge of honor. You even get a big, shiny medal at the … Read more
Long Run Variations: 8 Workouts to Build Endurance
Whether we run road or trail, weekly long runs are crucial for our training as they prepare our bodies and minds for our goal race mileage. If you ever need to skip a training session, as a running coach, I beg you, please don’t sacrifice the long run. During long runs, you simulate your race … Read more
What To Eat Before A Run So You Can Go the Distance
As a running coach, I know that every runner wants to feel strong and perform at their best—whether it’s during a training run, tough workout, or race day. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of finishing a hard effort knowing you gave it your all—whether that means hitting a PR, conquering a new distance, or … Read more
Marathon Training Recovery: How To Recover Quickly After A Workout
Training for a marathon is grueling work. You run mile after mile on a tired body, often at the end of a long work day, and then have to get up the next day and do it all over again. Almost every week you have to build up and increase your mileage to get the necessary training in. … Read more
Why Our Free Plans Are The Best Marathon Training Plans Available
There are many resources online where you can find paid and free marathon training plans. In fact, there are so many options for online marathon training plans that finding the best training program can be like finding the perfect shade of paint to redo a room in your house. While we totally admit to our … Read more
Mother-Of-Three Sophie Powers Becomes The Fastest Woman To Run The Length Of Ireland
The 41-year-old broke the previous record by over three hours
More Spring Energy Products Found to Be “Fraudulent,” And an Interview with Coach Jason Koop on the Awesomesauce Fiasco
The coach who blew the story wide open talks about a lack of carbs, calories, and morals at Spring Energy
How Stretching Sabotages Your Running + 5 Stretches To Avoid
Stretching, on the whole, is great. There are many benefits to a good morning yoga flow or a post-run stretch to ease sore and tired muscles. Furthermore, it doesn’t just feel good, but according to research, stretching properly can benefit runners by improving balance and the range of motion in their joints– both essential pillars … Read more
Pre-Race Pooping Boosts Performance (Not A Joke)
Here’s the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. – Amby Pre-Race Pooping Boosts Performance (Not A Joke) Here’s a first sentence from a scientific abstract that kept me reading: “Constipation is correlated with diminished … Read more
A Running Rivalry You Need to Know About, A Gel Controversy, and Beating the Heat
Alex, Katelyn and Michael break down the biggest beef running has had in years, plus an ultra nutrition scandal that’s got runners pretty worked up
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