Get Faster While Sitting Still
According to recent studies, there is some evidence that using the sauna consistently could lead to performance benefits in all conditions—both hot and cold
Training
Performance = Consistency + Genetics
Performance = Consistency + Genetics. That formula provides insight for structuring your training, removing pressure and enjoying every run.
How to Plan Your Racing Season—Without Overdoing It
How many races is too many? And how far apart do you need to space them to recover sufficiently before going again?
Training Overreach: The Warning Signs No Runner Should Ignore
Overtraining is a grizzly bear that can ruin your day-to-day life. Overreaching is a bear cub: mostly harmless, but with dangerous potential.
Recess for Adults
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Ask the Coach: Destroy on the Downhill
One of the toughest things for new trail runners to learn is that moving fast downhill requires two different types of running form.
Ask the Coach: How Much Should I Hydrate During a Run?
Hydration can be a tough nut to crack. Here's how to dial in how much you should be drinking during a run or race.
Rest Days and Recovery Runs: What You Need to Know
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How to Make the Most of Your First Trail Relay
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What Dakota Jones Learned From a Year of Injury
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The Favorite Workouts of the Pros
A favorite workout is like a favorite song. Reuniting with them can bring back sepia-colored memories of past experiences.
Ask the Coach: 3 Tips for Getting Back in the Game
Getting back into serious running after injury, illness or another setback can be daunting and frustrating. Here's how to make it easier.
The Foolproof Weekly Workout: Corrine’s VO2 Hills
VO2 hills kick your aerobic capacity into high gear, which can improve performance at all distances and paces.
Trail Running While Pregnant: What You Need to Know
Medical professionals and coaches say it's both safe and beneficial for most pregnant women to continue running on trails, with caveats.
Build Strength and Speed for Sub-Ultra Trail Racing
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Ask the Coach: Train for Running While Injured
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4 Tips for Running a Fast Ultramarathon
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Should You Fast Before a Run?
There's a lot of differing opinions as to whether you should run fasted. But doing too much or too fast could have drastic effects.
6 Ways Trail-Running Pros Beat the Pre-Race Butterflies
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Trail Runners Are Crazy. Make It Work for You
We tackle some amazing and potentially harebrained things as trail runners. How do we embrace our crazy side while maintaining longevity?
How to Get Free Speed Out of Switchbacks
Technical trails can serve the bonus purpose of helping you build speed, especially when training for twisty mountain races.