Tight Calves Prevention: The Simple Moves That Work to Keep Calves Strong
Earlier this year, tight calves plagued me for the first time. No matter what shoes I wore or…
Glute Activation for Runners: 3 Tweaks That Helped Me Run Stronger
For the longest time, I didn’t understand how glute strength translated to runs. I just knew that I…
He Started Running at 53 and Ran a Sub-3-Hour Marathon at 70 – 3 Habits Worth Copying as You Age
Last year, at age 70, I trained for a 2:50 finish at the Chicago Marathon. I was hoping…
A New Study Says Eating Blueberries May Improve Running Performance, so I Tested the Research for More Than a Week
“Berry-doping” was certainly not on my 2026 bingo card … but there’s evidence it may deserve a square…
Do your runs always feel hard? Focusing on this simple metric makes running feel easier
One of my favourite movie quotes from The Emperor’s New Groove is when Emperor Kuzco shrieks, ‘You threw…
When Easy Runs Feel Hard, Experts Say Focusing on This Metric Can Help
One of my favorite movie quotes from The Emperor’s New Groove is when Emperor Kuzco shrieks, “You threw…
Core Exercises for Runners: 8 Moves to Build Stability
When personal trainer and strength coach Lauren Pak, cofounder of Theory of Motion, tells runners to train their…
40-Minute Strength Workout for Half Marathon Training
I just started training for a half marathon, and when I was switching gears from base training to…
Easy Runs: Nike Coach Explains Why Effort Matters More Than Pace
Coaches will tell you to run your easy runs at a pace that feels truly easy, but for…
Can Walking Count Toward Marathon Training?
While training for the Sydney Marathon, I missed a few of my weekday runs. Of course, coaches say…
Key Nutrients for Runners to Fight Fatigue, Per a Dietitian
When your usual pace suddenly feels harder, your legs feel less responsive to intensity, or you cannot seem…
Strength Training During Easy Runs: A Coach-Designed Workout
I’ve always disliked strength training—partially because it feels, to me, like there’s never a good time for it.…