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Team USA Marathoners Mantz And Young’s Strategy For Running A Successful 26.2 Mile Race Revealed

BYU graduates Conner Mantz and Clayton Young are entering the Paris Olympic marathon at the peak of their powers, guided by their longtime college coach, Ed Eyestone. Eyestone, a former Olympian who competed in the 1988 and 1992 Games, has spent over 25 years crafting his unique marathon training program at Brigham Young University. The … Read more

Why Meb Keflezighi Is Running The Boston Marathon On Monday

Meb Keflezighi is the epochal American marathoner, an immigrant African who made good by following the classic American values, education, endless hard work, and perseverance. And in success, he remained true to similar values, humility, family, community, and solidarity.  On April 21, 2014, Meb’s story became a fully American tale. On that day, he won … Read more

How A Runner’s Blood Test Could Improve Both Health & Performance

A company that specializes in blood testing endurance athletes recently published the first medical article describing how a runner’s training, diet, and weight can affect important blood markers.  InsideTracker’s research with 23,000 runners revealed potentially important links to cholesterol levels, chronic inflammation, the need for critical nutrients, and much more. We … Read more

Are Super Shoes Worth The Hype, Or Are They Just A Hoax?

If you’ve been hitting the pavement or trails lately, you’ve probably heard about the game-changing ‘super shoes‘ that promise to take your running experience to new heights. But with all the buzz comes controversy, leaving many of us wondering: do these shoes really make a difference?  The introduction of carbon-fiber plates and lightweight foam in … Read more

Read These Running Memoirs to Start 2024

Whether you’re a runner, a bookworm, or a running bookworm, 2023 was certainly a year where running literature hit its stride. With the new year just around the corner, we thought we would compile a list of a few of our favorite running reads of 2023.  From tales of triumph to expert advice, these books … Read more