Weekly group rides can hold you accountable and give you the extra push you need to throw your leg over the saddle when motivation is lacking. Many people in these organized rides have advice from years of experience that they’re more than willing to share—watch, learn, and ask questions...
In late 2019, Eliud Kipchoge broke the two-hour barrier on a course in Vienna, completing 26.2 miles in 1:59:40. However, the time is not recognized as a world record, since the race was run outside of open marathon conditions, and because of the composition of the field of ...
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Earlier this year, inside a small “heat acclimation chamber” at a London university, the temperature was cranked up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit while runners trained on treadmills. They were preparing for the Marathon des Sables—an ultramarathon that covers 160 miles over seven days i...
Or if you ran 10 miles total this week, you’ll run 11 total next week. It’s easy to overdo it on the days you feel good, or when you’re running with a faster friend. But doing too much too soon is a classic rookie mistake that can lead to injury and burnout. “When you...
The Huffington Post recently ran a Great Debate on this issue and many commenters came out on the side of silence. “There is no more rewarding experience in life than being part of an audience where everybody is leaning forward in silence, thoroughly carried away by a great performance of ...
For the UTMB, you need to complete an index race of 100k or 100 miles. The index race must also be completed within the last two years to be valid. So, what constitutes an index race? Any race that meets the distance listed above? Not exactly. ...
Scott Murr, co-author ofRunner's World: RUN LESS, RUN FASTER, is the Training Performance Director of the Furman (University) Institute of Running and Scientific Training [FIRST] and is a member of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Furman. Scott is an 11-time Ironman Triathlon ...
This is another one many triathletes have to deal with and should probably be able to do at home. If you have a set of race wheels or if you use a wheel-off indoor trainer, there’s a good chance you’ll need to swap out a cassette; if you’ve been riding for more than two ye...