Boston Marathon Study Reveals Hidden Risk: How Low-Calorie Training Impacts Performance and Health
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. Boston Marathon Study Reveals Hidden Risk: How Low-Calorie Training Impacts Performance and Health I get excited whenever ... Read more
How To Run A Faster Mile: 6 Strategies To Improve
As a running coach, I encourage my runners to consider training to run a faster mile, even if their primary goal is centered around a longer-distance race. Regardless of whether you are interested in setting a new personal record in a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, there is still a lot of value in ... Read more
The Men’s Paris Olympic Marathon: Instant Reactions and Analysis
Editors Alex Cyr and Michael Doyle jump into the studio for an emergency pod, right after the finish of the men's Olympic marathon in Paris on Saturday morning
How To Run 10K In 35 Minutes: Complete Guide + Training Plan
Let’s get one thing straight: If you are looking into running 10K in 35 minutes, you will be taking on a challenging goal and accomplishing something very few runners can achieve. After all, Running Level reports that the average 10K time across all ages ... Read more
The Little Discussed Secret To Olympic Marathon Success
To celebrate the opening of the Paris Olympic Games, today we’re sending you the complete, full-text version of Amby’s weekly newsletter. Please review it carefully and consider subscribing for as little as $3 per month. Regardless of your weekly mileage or running speed, RLRH will help you get stronger, fitter, and healthier. The concise roundup ... Read more
Exercise Addiction: 6 Warning Signs You’re Addicted To Exercise
You’ve undoubtedly heard of behavioral addictions and perhaps even known of someone who has suffered from or is presently suffering from one, or maybe you are worried that you are suffering from one. But can exercise addiction be considered an actual problem or addiction? Do people truly suffer from compulsive exercise, where they just can’t ... Read more
The 70 All-Time Best Running Songs To Get You Pumped Up
What better way to get you through that challenging speed workout, 3-hour long run, or hill sprint session than an awesome pump-you-up playlist of the best running songs out there? True, we all have different tastes in music, and not everyone is going to love every song on these lists. Still, I hope to help ... Read more
How To Increase Lactate Threshold: 2 Proven Training Methods
Lactate threshold is an important but often poorly understood concept for runners and endurance athletes. Many runners know that increasing their lactate threshold is a good thing but aren’t sure how to improve lactate threshold from a practical perspective. What Is Lactate? Before we discuss what the lactate threshold is, it’s helpful to understand what ... Read more
What Are The Benefits And Risks Of Running Every Day?
It can be very challenging to start a fitness routine, let alone take up running. If you’ve been inactive for a long time, imagining yourself running every day likely seems nearly as inconceivable as winning the lottery or taking a trip around the world. After all, following Newton’s Laws of Motion and the concept of ... Read more
Use SCIENCE To Select The Best Running Shoes For You
Here’s the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. – Amby Shoe Store Science: How To Find Your Best Shoe At Retail Selecting and buying a new pair of running shoes at retail is no ... Read more
Do You Want To Train Like A World-Record Ultra Runner?
Here’s the free but abridged version of the Run Long, Run Healthy newsletter. See the links below to subscribe to the full-text edition with more articles and deeper, more specific running advice. – Amby Stop Leaning Forward Many runners have had friends, and maybe even coaches tell them to “lean forward more” while running. This advice is usually ... Read more
Tight Shins When Running? 8 Reasons Why + How To Fix It
Almost every runner is familiar with shin splints, whether they have personally suffered from the condition themselves or they have a fellow running buddy who has. Tight shins when running are unfortunately common, particularly among beginner runners. However, there are plenty of experienced runners who find themselves battling tight shins from time to time. Why ... Read more
Tabata Sprints + 28 Tough Tabata Workout Ideas For Strong Runners
Some days, we have all the time we need for a good warmup, a nice long run, and even some post-run stretches and core exercises. On other days, finding just ten minutes to ourselves is a miracle, whether to scarf down a quick bite, jump in the shower, or make a cup of tea. When you’re ... Read more
How Stretching Sabotages Your Running + 5 Stretches To Avoid
Stretching, on the whole, is great. There are many benefits to a good morning yoga flow or a post-run stretch to ease sore and tired muscles. Furthermore, it doesn’t just feel good, but according to research, stretching properly can benefit runners by improving balance and the range of motion in their joints– both essential pillars ... Read more
Running & Mental Health: How It Improves Balance & Function
We run for different reasons. Many run for the physical benefits such as losing weight and reducing the risk of various lifestyle diseases. Others love to race and compete and chase big goals. Additionally, many are drawn to the mental health benefits of running. Running and mental health is a popular topic of discussion these ... Read more
