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 Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 2

This is part 11 of my 12-week marathon training series. This will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week. These guidelines will work for the

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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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The Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 3

This is part 10 of my 12-week marathon training series. This will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week. These guidelines will work for the

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The Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 4

This is part 9 of my 12-week marathon training series. This will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week. These guidelines will work for the

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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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The Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 5

This is part 8 of my 12-week marathon training series. This will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week. These guidelines will work for the

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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 Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 6

This is part 7 of my 12-week marathon training series. This will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week. These guidelines will work for the

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The Planted Runner Marathon Training Week 7

This is part 6 of my 12-week marathon training series. This will coach you through your marathon build up, week by week. These guidelines will work for the

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