Why Heel Striking Might Actually Make You Run Faster:  Dr. Matt Minard

Runners have been told that heel striking is bad.  Or at least, it’s not nearly as good as a runner who hits the ground on the midfoot.But what

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The Essential Pre-Run Fueling Guide, Even For Sensitive Stomachs

If you are an early morning runner, you probably head out the door as soon as your shoes are tied. There’s no time to eat a meal, wait

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How to Tell if Your Race Goals are Realistic or Ridiculous

Do you have your heart set on a certain finishing time for your next race?Most runners are racing to see if they can go farther or faster than

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Are You Wasting Your Time Running in the Gray Zone?

There’s an effort in running that is deceptively sweet.  It’s not slow enough to be called jogging, yet it’s not hard enough that it feels too challenging.  To many

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The Best Running Form in the World Won’t Work for You But This Will

Better running form makes a huge difference in running your best.  But you can't just go out and try to run with better form.  Well, at least not

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Pacing: The Single Most Important Concept to Improve Your Running and Your Life

Learning to pace is a fundamental skill of running well.  But the concept of pacing actually has the power to improve everything in your running, and maybe even

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How To Transform From A Casual Runner Into an Endurance Athlete

When most people start running, it’s to lose weight or get in better shape or to just try to be a little healthier.  But for many runners, there

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