Runner With Cerebral Palsy Finishes The Barcelona Marathon
Roca triumphantly crossed the finish line of the 2023 Barcelona Marathon in a time of 5:50:51, finishing the full 26.2-mile distance despite his physical limitations.
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Diplo Runs a Sub 4-Hour Marathon (While On LSD)
While any marathon may see a handful of celebrities running the race, the Los Angeles Marathon is certainly among the top marathons in the US for high celebrity participation rates. Due to the proximity to Hollywood and the fact that this large marathon often draws a field size of upwards of 15,000 runners, the LA … Read more
World Athletics To Prohibit Transgender Women From Competing As Females
Beginning March 31, 2023, transgender women will not be permitted to compete in the female gender category at international events sanctioned by World Athletics. World Athletics, which was previously known as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) until 2019, is the international governing body for the sport of “athletics.” As such, World Athletics encompasses … Read more
6 Common Causes of Knee Pain After Running + How to Fix Them
Knee pain after running is a common running injury. As a runner, you are likely to have had a knee injury yourself or know someone who has at some point. In fact, research shows that knee injuries account for a staggering 50% of all running injuries. Why is knee pain after running so common? A host of … Read more
Slow Times But Impressive Performances at the 2023 NYC Half Marathon
The 16th annual United Airlines NYC Half Marathon was an exciting race on both the men’s and women’s sides, with the elite field racing to earn the $20,000 prize for the win. The race was held on March 19, 2023, and kicked off at 7:00 AM, taking the nearly 25,000 participants from Brooklyn, NY to … Read more
Distance Runner Kara Goucher’s Memoir Is Making Waves In the Running Community and Beyond
Goucher’s memoir discusses her rise to one of the world’s best distance runners under the guidance of Salazar, who was the legendary distance running coach of the Nike Oregon Project.
Lower Back Pain When Running? 5 Common Causes + How To Fix It
Running and lower back pain (LBP) don’t have to go hand in hand, but so often, they do. The incidence rate of LBP amongst marathon runners is between 4.8% and 10.3%. With nearly 80 percent of the population experiencing LBP at some point in their lives, it is important to distinguish whether your LBP is … Read more
The 11 Biggest Marathons In The US
If you are a beginner, it can be less intimidating to take on a small marathon, particularly in your local area. Marathons with a smaller field size typically have easier logistics to navigate in terms of how to get to the marathon course, and the overall race atmosphere is usually less intense. Even more, experienced … Read more
Great Running Movies On Netflix + Other Streaming Services Right Now
Watching a running movie is a great way to find inspiration for your own running or live vicariously through fictional characters that love the sport of running as much as you do. So, since most of our movie watching now takes place on streaming platforms rather than picking up a DVD at a movie rental … Read more
Can I Run A Marathon? How To Know If You’re Ready To Run a Marathon
If you have been running for some time you might be getting to the point where your sights are set on training for a marathon. The natural questions become, “Am I ready to run a marathon?”, “Can I run a marathon?” or even “Should I run a marathon?“ In other words, how do you know … Read more
Why Do My Lungs Burn When I Run? 6 Likely Causes
Some beginners complain that their lungs burn when running or that their lungs hurt after running. Even more experienced runners may find that occasionally (or sometimes frequently), their lungs burn while running. So, what causes your lungs to burn when you run? In this article, we will discuss reasons why your lungs burn during running, … Read more
Pulled Muscle? Here Are The Symptoms + 6 Recovery Tips
It’s happened to most of us: your workout is going really well, and then all of a sudden, you feel a sharp pain in your muscle, almost like a cramp, and realize you’ve pulled a muscle. Or, perhaps everything seemed copacetic during your workout, but in the hours afterward, it begins to become evident that … Read more
What Is Athleticism, And How Do We Test It? 10 Critical Components
Most of us probably have a notion of what athleticism is—or we can at least identify an activity or sport that requires a lot of athleticism for success—but actually defining athleticism can be challenging. Coming up with a succinct athleticism definition isn’t necessarily difficult—we can use the dictionary to come up with the denotation of … Read more
Half Marathon Nutrition: What To Eat When Training For A Half Marathon
Nutrition for half marathon training is one of the most important cornerstones of your training, yet often overlooked. But what is the ideal half marathon nutrition plan? Is there an optimal half marathon training diet? There’s a lot of information about how to fuel for a half marathon on race day, but what about your … Read more
9 Great Track Drills To Make You A Faster Runner
Although the bulk of the track exercises in workouts for sprinters does involve sprinting or running at different intervals, there are also other very effective track and field drills or other running drills that focus on sprinting and running form to improve technique, strength, explosive speed, and turnover. But, what are the best drills for … Read more
More Free Running Resources:
Half Marathon Resources
How To Train For a Half Marathon (Article)
Best Half Marathon Running Shoes
Half Marathon Training Plans
Free 5-day Half Marathon Bootcamp
The Half Marathon Masterclass
Marathon Training Resources
How To Train For a Marathon
Best Marathon Running Shoes
Marathon Training Plans
Free Marathon Meal Plans
Free 5-day Marathon Training Bootcamp
The Marathon Training Masterclass
Ultramarathon Training Resources
How To Train For an Ultramarathon
Best GPS Watches for Ultrarunners
Ultramarathon Training Plans
Free 5-day Ultra Runner’s Bootcamp
The Ultra Runner’s Playbook