In this post, endurance athlete and coach Mark Callaghan shares his experiences training in Uganda, and how the runners there train for a marathon. Mark is involved with Run Kapchorwa, a running tourism project which supports and promotes community sport development. East African athletes have dominated the endurance running scene since the 1990’s. Kenyan and … Read more
In this post, I’m going to share my experience and advice in adopting the keto diet for 10-14 day cycles as a distance runner. We’ll explore the background of ketosis, explain the potential benefits, and address the nay-sayers. Interested in keto and running? Let’s jump in! The principle behind the ‘keto’ diet is that … Read more
In this article, I’ll cover the pros and cons of running 5 miles a day, nitty-gritty details of what to expect during this journey, and tips for making it one of the most transforming experiences of your life. Running 5 miles a day is a noble goal for many runners. While the habit offers incredible … Read more
Ever since Chris McDougall’s Born To Run book burst onto the scene just over 10 years ago, there’s been a huge amount of interest – and hype – in barefoot-style, or minimalist running. The central premise of the book was simple: that humans didn’t evolve to run with an inch of padded rubber beneath their … Read more
Running 2 miles a day is one of the most sustainable daily running habits you can build. It takes just 15–25 minutes, burns roughly 150–250 calories, and delivers real cardiovascular and mental health benefits without the injury risk of higher mileage. Here’s why it works and how to start. It’s an achievable distance that can … Read more
It’s been over 3 years since I ran an ultramarathon. That might be surprising to some of you – especially those of you who have read some of the many ultrarunning articles I’ve put out in that time, or checked out the Ultra Runner’s Playbook. In between, I took an unplanned break from distance running. … Read more
If you’re in marathon training mode and gearing up to run 26.2 miles, you might be curious about what the average marathon time is – in other words, how long does it take to run a marathon. In this post, we’re going to do a deep dive into historical marathon finishing time data to check … Read more
The 50 miler is an awesome distance to test your ultra-running mettle – in this article, I’m going to run through our top tips for 50 miler training, share advice for race day itself, and provide you guys with our free downloadable 50 mile training plans (PDF and Google Sheets formats) – enjoy! Running 50 … Read more
I’m sharing 13 awesome trail races for you to dream about and sign up for. There’s no better way to inspire or motivate than to show you what you can do in the future. Training for a trail race can be hard. You need endurance, strength, and even survival skills. The fun and excitement of … Read more
Fuel your running body with the colors of the rainbow and and all the vitamins to match. In this article, I’ll share the 9 best juicing recipes for runners, collected from reputable juice experts, and adapted for runners. Very few adults eat as many fruits and vegetables as they need in a day. The CDC … Read more
Agility ladder drills don’t have to be reserved for competitive athletes who play sports like soccer, football, basketball, tennis, squash, or boxing. Rather, recreational athletes, marathon runners, pickleball players, and everyday individuals looking to improve functional fitness can benefit from incorporating agility ladder drills into their fitness routine. Agility ladder drills, as the name implies, … Read more
The changes our bodies go through during childbirth are nothing short of amazing, but it takes time to heal after childbirth before jumping back into running and exercise. Here are our tips for running postpartum, how to adjust to a new workout schedule, and who should avoid running after birth. Check out our definitive guide … Read more
Given the current global state of affairs, marathons and other races everywhere are being canceled – and are being replaced by virtual races. Until things can return to some form of normality, it’s likely that virtual races are most distance runners’ best option if you want to get your racing fix in. Today, I’m going … Read more
Here’s my guide to preparation and training for your first-ever marathon – including marathon training plans, pace advice and gear info . . . Your First Marathon Running your first marathon is life changing. In order to get to that fabled finish line, you first have to commit to a huge amount of training and … Read more
Our Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesdays or meal prep on Sundays! This simple shredded beef cooks up juicy and flavorful in the pressure cooker and can be used for many recipes besides tacos. Ever heard the phrase “will run for tacos”? We have, and we couldn’t agree more! There’s nothing … Read more
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