As any runner who strikes the ground with their heel first has probably been told, to heel strike is considered by many as a cardinal sin when it comes to good running form. There are two main accusations laid against heel striking: increased injury rate and reduced running efficiency. This ‘lump of bone’ is ill-equipped … Read more
If you follow ultra running or run races yourself, you’ve most likely seen an abundance of people running with poles lately. Kilian Jornet, Courtney Dauwalter, François D’haene, and most sky runners use poles while competing to take advantage of the great benefits that come along with them. What exactly are running poles, and why and … Read more
If you’re an ultra runner, you’ve been there. You’ve needed to take an emergency bathroom break during a race, and of course, when you need it, there’s no bathroom in sight. Even if there were, it is the most uncomfortable feeling to need to use the bathroom during a race. The stomach cramps, the chills, … Read more
We would be lying if we said we weren’t just a little bit curious about celebrity marathon times… If you needed any more encoragement to run a big city marathon, how about the fact that you could be toeing the line with a celebrity! And you can’t help but wonder if you’d beat them… Take … Read more
Whether it’s your first or your twentieth, everyone needs a pick-me-up, or two or three, when running a marathon. Whether you’ve hit the wall and are powering through or just chugging along at your planned pace, it’s never easy. Motivation and inspiration along the way can help a whole lot. There’s nothing better than seeing … Read more