At last year’s Boston Marathon, I ran like fetid cow manure. I mean, I stunk up the place. I should have known better. After all, I’ve finished more than two dozen Bostons. But, no. I ran like rotting kimchi. So dumb. The thing is, I had a plan. I figured that would be enough. No … Read more
As a running coach, one of my go-to tools for helping runners build strength, speed, and confidence is uphill running. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or gearing up for an ultramarathon, mastering hills can make a big difference in your performance. Hill workouts are incredibly effective—they challenge nearly every major muscle group, reinforce … Read more
The Olympic champion described a childhood marked by fear, manipulation, and alleged violence — raising troubling questions about the cost of athletic greatness.
Policy requires athletes competing in women’s events to undergo one-time SRY gene screening
And why Haruki Murakami would beat David Goggins
As a runner, there’s a good chance your idea of a perfect gift is… another pair of running shoes. Open your closet, and you might have a tower of retired pairs ready to avalanche, plus a couple of “current” trainers parked by the door. And if you’re deep enough in the shoe world, you can … Read more
The Norwegian running dynasty faces a painful reckoning as allegations of violence and control surface against the man who helped build their success.
The Barkley Marathons has always lived somewhere on the outer edge of possible. But in 2025, the course wasn’t just tough — it was ruthless. Just one runner, John Kelly, finished three loops of the infamous 100-mile challenge at Frozen Head State Park. Only two other times in history has the field field to produce … Read more
The American star’s comeback forces the sport to confront uncomfortable questions about trust and integrity.
Plus, all the results you may have missed from the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China.
Lactate threshold is an important but often poorly understood concept for runners and endurance athletes. Most of us know that increasing our lactate threshold is a good thing but aren’t sure how to improve it from a practical perspective. And I get it—terms like “lactate accumulation” and “anaerobic threshold” can start to sound pretty technical, … Read more
As a strength coach, I’ve worked with countless athletes and everyday runners who want to build stronger glutes — for performance, injury prevention, or just to feel more powerful and balanced. And I’ll be honest: most of the best glute exercises for building serious strength and muscle mass do involve barbells, machines, or at least … Read more
Running a marathon without training — or at least without enough training — is more common than you might think. If you’re feeling undertrained or underprepared for your upcoming marathon, these tips will help you get through race day. You’re not alone. For many novice and amateur runners, the final weeks before race day can … Read more
“It’s actually kind of intriguing,” he wrote, “it being back to something I’m not sure I’m capable of doing.”
Here’s your free but abridged version of this week’s “Run Long, Run Healthy” newsletter. Subscribe below to receive the complete, full-text edition with the newest and most authoritative scientific articles on training, nutrition, shoes, injury prevention, and motivation. Polarized Training: Is It the Best Way to Boost Endurance Performance? You’ve probably heard about polarized training—it’s … Read more
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