Book Review: Running out of Gas by Scott Ludwig At one point or another, all runners think they are "running out of gas." But, in fact, something keeps on pulling us back in to run more, longer, and harder. Scott Ludwig's new book, Running Out of Gas - A Lifelong...
NYRR #Queens10K – An Epic Race
NYRR #Queens10K - An Epic Race I had always wanted to run the New York Road Runners Queens 10K. But, every year, it seemed it came out on a bad weekend and I was unable to attend. The appeal for me was that it is set in Flushing Meadow Park...
How To Run Efficiently
How To Run Efficiently Want to learn how to become a more efficient runner? Colin Cook, head coach of WRT and owner of Peak Triathlon Coaching, can show you how! During this session, he will focus on cadence, gate and teach you drills to get stronger and faster. This is...
Book Review: RUN FOREVER – Your Complete Guide to Healthy Lifetime Running
Book Review: RUN FOREVER - Your Complete Guide to Healthy Lifetime Running I've read a lot of books about running and triathlons, but I think this may be one of the most comprehensive books on running that I've read in a long time. It's a perfect book for a beginner...
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA
THE NEW BLISTER RESISTS BY BALEGA - Guest Blog Spring is the season of rebirth, so it only seems fitting for the rebirth of our Blister Resists! We love this line so much we couldn’t help but give it a little bit more TLC. We’ve incorporated research on what makes the...
The Snowflake Run in Long Beach – Race Review
The Snowflake Run in Long Beach - Race Review Long Beach, New York is a great place to run. They have a beautiful boardwalk that spans nearly 2.1 miles in each direction. The Snowflake Race is held every year in February. It's usually the coldest (or one of the coldest)...
Who is faster? The Ultimate State Comparison for Marathons
Regarding marathon running, one question often sparks curiosity among athletes and enthusiasts alike: which state has the fastest marathon runners? Thanks to a fascinating study conducted by the experts at RunRepeat.com, we now have some answers. This insightful research, led by Jens Jakob Andersen and assisted by Ivanka Andreeva Nikolova,...
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway
Hill Running Concepts Including Trails by Jeff Galloway Keep the effort level and breathing rate consistent and conversational as you approach a hill. Touch lightly as you go up the hill (many trail runners walk up most or all hills). If you insert running segments when going uphill, reduce stride...
Running in Saint Maarten
Running in Saint Maarten I stayed by Simpson Bay in Saint Maarten on the Dutch side. The roads there were all broken up and there were no sidewalks. In addition to that, there were puddles galore. 8-Mile Run I had an 8 mile run on my Training Peaks schedule so I...
Deal With Running In The Heat with Tips from Jeff Galloway
Training through the summer can not only be grueling, but downright dangerous. Here are some tips to train safely and as comfortable as possible in the hot summer months. Slow down by 30 sec/mile (20 sec/km) for every 5F temperature increase above 55-60F ( every 2.5C above 14C) When the...