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The 10 Commandments of Healthy Running
The 10 Commandments of Healthy Running
on September 14, 2021
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These commandments of healthy running will lead you to a lifetime of fast and far running.

The Run Commute
The Run Commute
on September 6, 2021
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Coach Alex Nichols writes about how run commuting can help balance our run training with the rest of our lives.

Training for the Trail, Part 1: Easy Runs and Recovery Runs
Training for the Trail, Part 1: Easy Runs and Recovery Runs
on August 24, 2021
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How easy runs and recovery runs are part of a balanced training program for trail running.

Emergent Scientific Research on Mental Health in Ultra-Endurance Sports
Emergent Scientific Research on Mental Health in Ultra-Endurance Sports
on August 17, 2021
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New data are emerging about the mental health of ultra-endurance athletes.

Elite Feet, Part Two: Toes up for a Strong Stride
Elite Feet, Part Two: Toes up for a Strong Stride
on August 10, 2021
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Physiotherapist Joe Uhan talks about how strong feet contribute to an efficient and powerful running stride.

How to Choose a Long Run Effort
How to Choose a Long Run Effort
on August 3, 2021
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Alex Nichols describes the benefits of two types of long-run training: time-on-feet long runs and high-quality long runs.

Two Organizations Pair Trail Running with Environmental Science
Two Organizations Pair Trail Running with Environmental Science
on July 27, 2021
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Through workshops and expert access, Footprints Running Camp and the Athlete Climate Academy are pairing running with environmental science.

Into the Night: An Introduction to Running at Night
Into the Night: An Introduction to Running at Night
on July 27, 2021
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Read this introductory how-to for to running at night.

Pacers: The Science Behind the Ultra Luxury
Pacers: The Science Behind the Ultra Luxury
on July 20, 2021
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The physiological and psychological benefits of having a pacer.

The Fall Guy: Part Two
The Fall Guy: Part Two
on July 14, 2021
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Physiotherapist Joe Uhan discusses lasting injuries caused by falling and how to treat them.

Race-Day Strategy: Run Your Own Race
The Basics of Running Safely in Cold Weather
Running on Science: Fact or Fiction, Part 4
Steep and High: Aerobic Training Strategies for Mountains and Altitude
Getting Out of the Door When You Lack Motivation
An Introduction to Running at High Altitude
Does CBD Enhance Endurance Sports Performance?
Better Living Through Efficient Running
Eat on the Run: Adapting Running Nutrition to Your Needs
The Basics of Running Safely in Hot Weather
Hip Strength and Control for Better Running
How to More Safely Run Races During COVID-19
How to Use Time Trials in Your Run Training
Fuel Up: An Introduction to Fueling for Trail Running
Self-Efficacy: The Science of Your New Running Superpower
Side-Door Strategies for Improving Hip Mobility
Learning From Disappointment
Trail Running Hydration: The Quick and Dirty
Unlocking Female Performance in Ultramarathons
Four Tips for Treadmill Running Efficiency
The Advantages of Training on Flat Terrain
Trail Tools, Part 3: Gear
Drained: Don’t Let Mental Fatigue Hold You Back
Whack-A-Mole and Sinking Ship: Compensatory and Repetitive Injuries
Dynamic Versus Static Stretching
Trail Tools, Part 2: Clothing
Shivering Science: The Science of Cold Adaptation
Getting Warmer: Uhan’s Four-Step Warm-up Routine
Streaking as a Training Tool
Trail Tools, Part 1: Shoes
Managing Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Cold Extremities
Don’t Forget the Hip Flexors!
Mental Resilience
Turn for the Best: Tackling Turns in Trail Running
Running on Science: Fact or Fiction, Part Three
When to Consider Surgery for a Chronic Running Injury
Embracing Intensity
An Introduction to Downhill Trail Running Techniques
Fuel for the Long Run: The Science of Different Fuel Sources
Three Types of Nerve Pain