Olympic marathoner Clayton Young has launched a new app designed to help runners get faster and smarter about their training, and he’s opening up a small, paid beta group this week to test it. The app is called Accomplice, and it’s a product Young says is rooted in the ups and downs of his own … Read more
Protein is one of the three macronutrients—alongside fats and carbohydrates—and arguably the one that is least controversial in terms of how necessary it is for overall health and the beneficial role it can play in weight loss diets. Essentially, protein is sort of the Switzerland of the macronutrients, with nearly everyone suggesting that getting enough … Read more
As a running coach, one of the most common concerns I hear from athletes, especially those just starting a training plan, is: “Why do my legs feel so heavy when I run?” Surprisingly, it’s not just beginners. Even experienced runners can struggle with that sluggish, weighed-down feeling, sometimes even during runs that are supposed to … Read more
A 55-year-old runner from Surrey, British Columbia was struck and killed by a pickup truck early Saturday morning while participating in the Ragnar Road Northwest Passage relay, a 193.5-mile team race through the Pacific Northwest. The runner, Hui Li, was completing an overnight leg of the race on Whidbey Island, Washington when the incident occurred … Read more
Fauja Singh, the British Sikh runner who gained global acclaim as the world’s oldest marathoner, has died at the reported age of 114. Singh was struck by a car on July 14 while out for his daily walk in Beas Pind, his home village in India’s Punjab region, and succumbed to his injuries in a … Read more
The man listed as “AS” on the Joroinen sprint triathlon start list didn’t attract much attention, until he did. After a strong swim-bike-run performance landed him second in his category, spectators quickly recognized the familiar face: President Alexander Stubb. Stubb, 57, competed under a pseudonym in Friday’s sprint-distance event in Joroinen, Finland, finishing the 750-meter … Read more
Runners are often driven, goal-oriented, and always looking for that extra edge—so it’s no surprise that one of the most common questions is: How can I get faster? There are countless training methods designed to help runners improve their speed and endurance. Some runners favor high mileage at very low intensities, while others rely on frequent … Read more
You lace up your shoes, nail your workouts, eat your veggies, and hydrate like a pro—but how’s your sleep? Sleep is one of the most powerful recovery tools a runner has, yet it’s often the most overlooked. Between early morning miles, demanding schedules, family responsibilities, and the general hustle of daily life, it’s no wonder … Read more
When training for a 10K, it’s easy to channel most of your energy into nailing your workouts. Between long runs, threshold sessions, intervals, strength work, and cross-training, running can take up a good chunk of your weekly schedule—not to mention the mental bandwidth it requires to stay motivated and consistent. But as a coach, I … Read more
Gordon Ramsay has made his return to triathlon, and it’s personal. The 58-year-old celebrity chef and TV star crossed the finish line of Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg on Sunday, July 13, completing his first race of this kind in over a year following a serious bike accident that left him bruised and shaken. The event, held … Read more
The 2025 edition of the Hardrock 100 had all the ingredients for an unforgettable race, record-breaking performances, a stacked international field, and the harsh beauty of the Colorado high country. But a tragic turn early on made this year’s event unforgettable for a far more sobering reason. One of the 146 registered runners died in … Read more
A tragic incident occurred early Friday morning during the opening hours of the 2025 Hardrock 100, as one runner died near Little Giant Basin, just west of Silverton, Colorado. According to an official statement from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and the San Juan County Colorado Coroner’s Office, 60-year-old Elaine Stypula of Michigan was … Read more
At 6 a.m. this morning, 146 runners set off from downtown Silverton to begin what’s widely considered one of the most grueling ultras on earth, the Hardrock 100. This year marks the 30th edition of the high-altitude sufferfest through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. The course, actually 102.5 miles, winds counterclockwise through rugged terrain, topping out … Read more
At 80 years old, Bob Becker didn’t just finish the Badwater 135; he rewrote what’s possible. This week, Becker crossed the finish line of one of the world’s most grueling ultramarathons with just under three hours to spare, becoming the oldest official finisher in the race’s history. The 135-mile event snakes through California’s Death Valley … Read more
Australian endurance athlete Kent Ohori crossed the finish line of the 2025 Gold Coast Marathon in 2 hours and 29 minutes while holding an unlit cigarette. Averaging 3:32 per kilometer, Ohori delivered one of the day’s most talked-about performances, not just for his impressive time, but for the statement he made along the way. The … Read more
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