Are You On The Run?

Race Result Weekly’s Running News Roundup

A lot is going on despite the traditional break between seasons.

Kathryn Martin broke a U.S. Masters record in the 15K last weekend. Photo: Masters Track

By David Monti

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Sports Science Update: Don’t Neglect Your Anaerobic Side

A new study reminds us that running performance isn’t just about sucking wind.

Written by: Matt Fitzgerald

Running is considered an aerobic support, and rightly so. No factor is more…


Half Marathon Beginner Training Plan

I’m a beginning runner—I started running this past April and completed my first 10K this past weekend with a time of 1:07:28. I didn’t have any specific goal in mind, just to finish. I’d…

Are you…


The Runner’s Battle: Speed vs. Aerobic Endurance

Photo: John Segesta

Speed is rarely the limiting factor in how fast you can race, even for a distance as “short” as the 5K.

Written by: Jeff Gaudette

The first step to improving…


Monday Minute: TRX Torso Rotation

In this video, four-time Ironman and TRX instructor Steve Katai shows us the TRX torso rotation, an excellent core strengthening exercise for endurance athletes that specifically targets the…


Product Review: Rethinking Recovery Footwear For Runners

The Arizona from Birkenstock.

Birkenstock sandals aren’t just for hippies anymore.

Written by: Mario Fraioli

As I find myself deep in the throes of marathon training for the…


11 Stocking Stuffers for Your Athlete

Fill your athlete’s stocking to the brim with some of these great gifts for fitness fanatics. Active.com


Tornado Victims Remembered With New Race Name

The event receives national recognition.

The former Boomtown Run is now know as the Joplin Memorial Run. Photo: Running USA.org

From: Running USA

JOPLIN, Mo. – (December…


Dutch Watchdog Group Says Utrecht Race Discriminated

Kenyans won $100, while lower-finish Dutch collected thousands.

A Dutch watchdog group says organizers unfairly discriminated with their prize money structure….


Ask The Experts: What Do You Think Of Junk Miles?

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Mario,

What do you think about the concept of “junk miles”? Some programs, like the FURST method of running less, argue against running extra miles because they can lead to increased…


Improve With Imagery

Many athletes find imagery helpful in evaluating performance, practicing new skills and finding areas for improvement. Photo: s.h.u.t.t.e.r.b.u.g. via Flickr

Imagery is an excellent…


Jock Semple And Will Cloney Award Winners Named

John Powers and Bobbi Gibb are the recipients.

Women’s running legend Bobbi Gibb will receive the Jock Semple award. Photo: Women’s Spirit.com

From: Running USA

BOSTON –…


Is Your Diet Holding You Back Invisibly?

Never assume that your diet is already good enough.

Written by: Matt Fitzgerald

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld once famously said the following: “There are known…


Endurance LIVE Headed To Los Angeles

Some of the top endurance athletes in the world will gather at Endurance LIVE in Los Angeles in March. Photo: Michael Robert Hartman

Refuel: “got chocolate milk?” Campaign has signed…



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