In the world of running, the final weeks leading up to a race are crucial. You've put in the miles, endured the tough workouts, and now it's time to refine your strategy. A key concept to grasp is the you can still gain fitness up to 10 days before your race. However, after that point, your body needs to recover and adapt, so additional hard workouts are more likely to be detrimental. You’re standing 10 days before race day , wondering: “Can I still get fitter?” Great questi

Honestly after last year, I did not think it could get much worse. I missed like the first four months of running, and then finally got around to training in June, but I still pulled it all together for a great Fall racing season, and this year seemed like it was going to be the same except nothing came out of it. There was no good training block, and there were no good races. Actually, there were no races. I only had two small periods when I ran at all, and the first one end

If you’re passionate about running, you’ve probably heard about free radicals and antioxidants. But what exactly are free radicals, and...

Training for a marathon is a thrilling and transformative journey, but it’s not always a smooth ride. Every athlete, no matter how experienced, faces a variety of challenges along the way. The good news is that these obstacles are not insurmountable.

In the world of sports and athletics, performance hinges on numerous factors, from training techniques to nutrition. However, one element often overlooked is sleep. Sleep is not just a recovery tool—it's a performance enhancer.