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If virtual racing is our future, it’s time to reinvent the rules

Article added July 1, 2020 Categories Featured News, Motivation, Race Training

Written By: ALLISON GOLDSTEIN

One competitive runner’s quest to stop hating virtual runs by finding events doing things differently. Amidst COVID-19, with big races like the Boston Marathon, the Berlin Marathon and the Royal Parks Half off the schedule for 2020, virtual racing seems like the only option runners will have for the foreseeable future. While everything has gone virtual since March, the idea of running a […]

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First Look: Saucony Endorphin pro

Article added June 22, 2020 Categories Featured News, Featured Shoes and Gear, Shoes, Shoes and Gear

Written By: AMANDA FURRER

Marathons May Be Canceled But We Can’t Resist Running in the Endorphin Pro. Whenever road racing officially restarts, you can bet some of us will be toeing the line in this Saucony shoe. The RW Takeaway: The Endorphin Pro has the usual traits of today’s racing shoes, namely Pebax and a carbon-fiber plate. Add in Saucony’s […]

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The Importance of Flexibility for Peak Running Performance

Article added June 15, 2020 Categories Featured News, Injury Prevention, Training

Written By: ASHLEY MATEO

Does it really matter if you can touch your toes? When we talk about splits, our flexibility is likely the last thing on our minds. It’s not like sitting in a full straddle or bending yourself into pretzel-like yoga poses shows up in your mile times. Or does it? Flexibility does play a role in […]

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Study suggests we’re running for our mental health more than ever before

Article added June 10, 2020 Categories Featured News, News

Written By: JANE MCGUIRE

The study looked at 14,000 runners across 12 countries during the pandemic. For many runners, that daily run during the COVID-19 lockdown has become a lifeline. Some time away from the harrowing news stories and a small amount of solitude from the worldwide pandemic affecting all aspects of day to day life. Yet during this time […]

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Mental Health Tips All Runners Can Use Right Now

Article added June 4, 2020 Categories Featured News, Health, Motivation

Written By: TAYLOR DUTCH

These tips from the U.S. Olympic sports psychologist can be applied to runners at every level. Despite the stress and uncertainty that is affecting every runner navigating the coronavirus response—including tracks and parks limiting access, race cancellations, and stay-at-home orders—there are several mental strategies and coping mechanisms that can help. Sean McCann, senior sports psychologist for the […]

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