Why We Need Fitness More Than Ever
"I do it as a therapy. I do it as something to keep me alive. We all need a little discipline. Exercise is my discipline."-Jack LaLanneAs we celebrate National Health and Fitness Day on...
A Guide to Sustainable Trail Running
According to the International Trail Running Association, there are more than 1.77 million trail runners in the world, with tens of thousands of trail running events held each year. From a breezy 5-kilometre run...
Stepping Up Your Training with Ladders
Training can get a little monotonous, especially if you have a long marathon training cycle and have been following the same plan more than once. Which is why it is important to add variety...
Strength Training for Sprinting Performance
Strength training not only has the potential to reduce your risk of injury by correcting muscle imbalances and improving muscle activation, but it will also increase the efficiency of your sprinting biomechanics which results...
Cardio Cross-Training for Runners
Cross-training is a widely used approach to structure training programs for competitive athletes. “I usually train on the elliptical three to four times a week for 30 - 40 minutes to supplement my training,”...
Incorporate Running Drills to Find Your Form
Runners are bombarded almost daily with recommendations on all kinds of great ideas and advice that we should act on to improve our running. But amidst the blizzard of well-intentioned advice, one often unsung...
12 Weeks to a Successful 70.3
The 12-week program I have outlined is achievable for anyone who has comfortably completed a few sprint or standard distance triathlons. However, making this jump can be intimidating. The total time to swim, bike...
Running the Lydiard Way
Arthur Lydiard of New Zealand was a pioneer in the sport of distance running. His coaching and his training principles were revolutionary during the 1950s and 1960s and are now standard practice for many...
How to Take the Half-Marathon to the Next Level
The half-marathon distance isn’t half of anything. The name is deceptive and in my experience the distance has always required an effort more suited for a ‘double 10 km’ than anything else. Training for...
16 Weeks to Your Best Marathon Time
This plan has been designed for a runner who has either recently completed a half-marathon and is looking to step up in distance to the marathon, or for a runner who has run marathons...
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Unconquerable Spirit
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How to Get More Deep Sleep: Make Your Bedroom the Ultimate...
With hectic work schedules and competing responsibilities, many adults struggle to get the deep, restorative sleep their bodies need, leading to groggy mornings and...
Registration for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Open
Every October, participants from across the country and around the world unite on the streets of Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles and call themselves...
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Sergey Raiter’s pursuit of towards better health began over 12 years ago with a pivotal moment—an unexpected shoulder injury. While working at a Thai...
