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Catching Zzzs: The Science of Sleep
Catching Zzzs: The Science of Sleep
on January 15, 2019
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The science of sleep and how it applies to endurance runners.

The Efficiency Rule
The Efficiency Rule
on January 8, 2019
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Joe Uhan introduces the Efficiency Rule of running.

Trail First Aid: Frostbite
Trail First Aid: Frostbite
on January 2, 2019
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How to treat and prevent frostbite and other non-freezing cold injuries while trail running.

Finding the Right Race and Finishing It
Finding the Right Race and Finishing It
on December 25, 2018
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Tips for choosing your first trail race.

Beyond Fatigue: Understanding Overtraining Syndrome
Beyond Fatigue: Understanding Overtraining Syndrome
on December 18, 2018
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A deep look at the current science and understanding of overtraining syndrome.

2018 Sports Medicine Holiday Gift Guide
2018 Sports Medicine Holiday Gift Guide
on December 11, 2018
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Joe Uhan’s 2018 sports medicine holiday gift guide.

Trail First Aid: Hypothermia
Trail First Aid: Hypothermia
on December 5, 2018
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How to identify, prevent, and treat hypothermia on the trail.

The Emboldening Time Trial
The Emboldening Time Trial
on December 4, 2018
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How time trials can help you improve fitness and prepare for specific race terrain.

Trail Transitions: Become a Trail Runner
Trail Transitions: Become a Trail Runner
on November 27, 2018
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David Laney’s (humorous) how-to for becoming a trail runner.

We Run on Iron: Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Runners
We Run on Iron: Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Runners
on November 20, 2018
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A deep look at the science of iron deficiency and anemia in runners.

Posture First: How Alignment Affects Our Running
Trail First Aid: Head Injuries
Periodization: It Isn’t Rocket Science
Caffeine and Performance: What’s the Buzz All About?
Joe Uhan’s Three C’s for Peak Performance
Trail First Aid: Unusable Musculoskeletal Injuries
Female Physiology in Endurance Running
A Foundation-First Approach to Your Best Running
Trail First Aid: Lightning Safety and Injuries
Cross Training for Runners
Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia: The (Not So) Salty Truth
What If Your Thigh Pain Isn’t a Hamstring Strain and What to Do About It
Take It Easy: The Benefit of Backing Off
Trail First Aid: Altitude Illness
Into Thin Air: The Science of Altitude Acclimation
Dysfunction or Injury?: The Key to Injury Prevention
Trail First Aid: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Handle the Heat: Heat Acclimation for Endurance Running
Stride Efficiency: A Tool for Reducing Foot Problems
Trail First Aid: Blister Prevention and Care
No Shortcuts: The Importance of the Long Run
Ultramarathon Training: A Guide to Everything
Running The Risk
Racing Heart: How Running Affects The Heart
Six Principles Of Naturopathic Running Health
Don’t Stress Out: Understanding Training Stress
Take My Breath Away: Non-Asthma Breathing Problems In Endurance Running
Western States-Specific Training Runs
Worth The Effort
Look Fast, Feel Fast: Stride Optimization For The Long Run
Let’s Break It Down: Rhabdomyolysis In Ultramarathons
Five Spring-Training Workouts For The Summer Majors
Holy Cramp! The Science Of Exercise-Associated Cramping
Pain Management in Three Steps: Mechanism, Trajectory, and Action
Baby On Board: Long-Distance Running During Pregnancy
Painting Bridges: Chemical Stress In A Running Injury
Am I Going To Get (Type II) Diabetes From Ultrarunning?
The Two Questions: Needs and Motivations Affecting Running Health and Success
Vision Loss In Ultramarathons: ‘Looking’ At The Research
The Diagonal Chop Exercise For Deep Abdominal Activation