Take It Easy: The Benefit of Backing Off
A how-to for keeping your easy runs “easy.”
Tove Alexandersson and Elhousine Elazzaoui won the Zegama Marathon on Sunday! Read our results article for the full race story and to access all our post- and pre-race interviews with top athletes.
An ultramarathon training guide with links to a wealth of supplementary materials.
Understanding the elements of purposeful stress and then recovery in endurance run training.
A look at deciding to take, make the best use of, and transition out of a running off-season.
A report from the 2017 International Congress on Medicine & Science in Ultra-Endurance Sports.
AJW writes about the challenges of recovering effectively in trail and ultrarunning.
A discussion of how to return to normal, beyond physical recovery, after a focus ultramarathon.
Dakota Jones writes about what he’s learned through injury.
Six tests every runner should take to help monitor their health and well-being.
Ian Torrence discusses pacing, strategy, and recovery techniques for a multi-day stage race.
An in-depth report from the 2015 Medicine & Science in Ultra-Endurance Sports Conference held before the 2015 Western States 100.
How trail runners can gain core strength and enjoy recovery by practicing yoga.
A discussion about sleep and athletic performance, including tips for better sleep.
The Trail Sisters discuss when it’s a good idea to take a break from running and how to find the motivation to do it.
At this point in the year, chances are you’ve had a long season. (I know I have as a reporter!) You’ve been training and tapering, pacing and racing. You may…
A holistic look at injuries, overtraining, and recovery for runners.
How to optimize sleep for running performance and what can throw things off.
A look at Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and how to over come it.
Learn how the relationship between stress (including mental stress) and adaptation affect running performance.
AJW shares some why ultrarunners should show restraint in training and some tips on how to do that.
