Fifteen years after she first ran the race, Justine Galloway finished it again with a whole new perspective. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
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This Beer Race Rewards You for Having the Most Brew Left at the Finish
The half-kilometer Micro Marathon at Austin’s Circle Brewing is less chugging contest, more balancing act. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Strong Calf Muscles Will Make You Faster
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ur quads and hamstrings aren’t the only muscles in need of attention. Push your pace by building your below-the-knee strength and power. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
You Don’t Need to Carbo Load Before Your 5K
There’s a smart way and a stupid way to fuel up before a race. Read the full article for VICE.
Inspired by a Big-City Marathon? Here’s How That Can Be You Next Year
Follow this step-by-step guide to train right, gear up, and race well. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Here’s Why You Should Take Walk Breaks During Your Next Race
It seems counterintuitive, but incorporating them into your strategy can give you a faster finish. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
#WeGotGoals with Author, Coach and Running Bum Matt Fitzgerald
Over 35 years of running and 40-plus marathons, Matt Fitzgerald never felt he’d truly achieved his potential over 26.2 miles. This year, he decided to train for the Chicago Marathon using an entirely different approach—as an elite. He moved to Flagstaff, Arizona—at 7,000 feet of altitude—and trained with the Northern Arizona Elite team under coach Ben Rosario. “It’s really been an amazing experience in that now, at 46, I am as fit as I’ve ever been. I am capable of running as well as I ever have, but in a different way.” Hear more on this week’s #WeGotGoals.
6 Foods Dietitians Refuse to Keep in Their Homes—and 3 of Their Unexpected Favorites
Even the experts have their weaknesses. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Meet the Icons of the Chicago Marathon
Forty years after the Windy City’s first 26.2-miler, these are the people who keep the party going. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
5 Runners Get Real About How They Broke Their Bad Habits
Keep making the same mistakes over and over? Here are tested strategies for breaking the cycle. Read the full article for Runner’s World.