Where I live Knoxville, Tennessee in a mountain valley, most everyone struggles with it—allergies. And thus, most runners have to deal with running with allergies. The first warm breeze, the sweet smell of flowers, the rising temperatures… spring is a golden season for runners. For many, it’s a much-welcomed time of the year full of … Read more
If you are training for a marathon (26.2 miles!), then you need to run far in your training. So how long should your longest long run be before a marathon? You would think that is a simple answer—but it’s not! Because running and training for an endurance event such as a marathon can be complicated … Read more
Spring is in the air. And runners come out of their hibernation and start running in the fair weather. They soak in the sunshine. The chirping birds. The cherry blossoms. But also, flirt with injury—because most runners suffer from the disease of “too much too soon.” So how do we increase running mileage safely? I … Read more
It’s a debate as old as time—to run with or run without a running watch? Just kidding—it’s not as old as time. It’s as old as GPS running watches and their advancements. These technological advancements are so big these running watches supply data so personal as race time predictions and current stress levels. All this … Read more
Bad races happen. Bad races happen to good people—and good runners. Even when everything has been meticulously planned and is all lined up for a PR—you can still have a bad race. Perhaps that’s what can be so alluring with running—especially marathons. I am writing this article as I process my bad race: After 2.5 … Read more
Mobility exercises in which runners move through a full range of motion for their joints can prevent injury and enhance performance, says exercise physiologist and 2:25 marathoner Todd Buckingham. The below 5-minute mobility routine for runners I crafted with Buckingham readies all major joints for running. Do runners want to be flexible or mobile? They … Read more