Baking Soda for Runners: Will Sodium Bicarbonate Help You Run Faster?
One of the most effective ergogenic supplements may be in your pantry: baking soda. However, using this kitchen staple as a performance aid is not
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How to Get Back Into Running After Injury
Most runners will experience a running-related injury at some point. Most of these injured runners will take the necessary time off from running, whether it’s
What to Do If You DNF When Racing
Quitting a race is never the plan, but it can happen to runners of all abilities. A DNF (did not finish) happens for many reasons.
Peak Week Workouts: How to Use Supercompensation Effect in Race Training
A majority of your workouts should leave something in the tank. After all, workouts are not races! However, there are occasions when a workout should
How Runners Can Overcome Pre-Race Jitters
Even if you are in the best shape of your life, pre-race jitters can derail your race. Race day anxiety can lead to high heart
The Guide to 5K Training for Peak Performance
In the months of extreme weather, half marathons and marathon races can be hard find. The 5K, however, is proliferate regardless of snow or heat.
Do Ketones Improve Running Performance?
Ketones for runners are a trendy new supplement – but do they actually work? In this article, I will dive into the research around ketones
Your Go-to Half Marathon Recovery Guide
When we runners talk about running and racing, we often focus on the active part: training, racing, and so on. But one of the most
How to Prevent Stress Fractures While Running, According to Science
It’s all too common of a tale: a runner starts training for a marathon. Their weekly mileage rapidly doubles, but they feel great for a
Racing Weight: 4 Myths, Debunked
Let’s have an honest discussion today about racing weight. One of my running goals for the California International Marathon is to optimize my nutrition for
The Science-Based Guide to Interval Running Workouts
Interval running is a powerful training tool that can help you boost your speed, endurance, and overall running performance. By alternating between high-intensity bursts of
How to Include Tune-Up Races in Your Training
In many training plans, you may notice one particular type of run programmed for about four to eight weeks before the goal race: a tune-up
How Far Should You Run Before a Marathon?
Marathon training has many nuances, but some of the most common questions are also some of the most basic. What is the longest training run
How Much Water Should I Drink Before, During, and After a Run?
How much does hydration for runners matter? You may have heard varying advice: drink to thirst, you don’t need to carry water on runs, or
How to Pace Your Fastest Half Marathon
Have you ever endured that moment in a race where suddenly your legs cannot run any faster? The sensation of defeat overwhelms you, as your
How to Build a Running Shoe Rotation
One common question for beginner and experienced runners alike is: How many pairs of running shoes should I have? Will having multiple pairs of running
5 Tips for Vacation Running Races from Runners Like You
Destination races offer the fun opportunity to combine a race – especially a long distance one such as a marathon or half marathon –
7 Tips to Prevent & Manage Runner’s Trots
Runner’s diarrhea. The trots. GI distress. No matter what you call it, having the sudden urge to hit the toilet mid-race is never fun —
How to Taper for a Half Marathon
Say the word “taper” to a group of runners, and you will receive an array of responses from “I hate the taper” to “I love
What is the Ideal Running Cadence for Performance?
More than likely, you have heard or read that the ideal running cadence is 180 steps per minute. This claim is broad and lacks nuance,
Plyometrics for Runners: What to Know
Plyometric training is a popular method in strength and conditioning to improve power output. While running is not typically seen as a power sport, running
Four Myths about Protein for Runners
Protein is stereotypically perceived as a bodybuilder’s food. However, runners need protein – and more protein than many realize. While you might not guzzle a
The Guide on Recommended Sports Drinks for Runners
It’s time to think beyond Gatorade, as the sports drink market has grown exponentially. And, there’s even more good news for runners: New formulations are
Zone 2 Running: What to Know
Zone 2 running is all the buzz on Instagram. Like many aspects of training theory, it’s nuanced. This article will delve into the science behind