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Strength Training Program for Endurance Runners

Evan Stevens Endurance athletes have a tendency to ditch the weights for added miles. Sure, added miles means more endurance; the longer your race, the more time on your feet you will want to log. Yet strength training is an integral part of any distance program. It is something that I’ve seen a lot of

It’s Not Too Late To Become A Runner

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Alyssa Bialowas Running has many benefits for your health, from helping you lose weight, to relieving stress and boosting your mood, and preventing diseases like cancer and heart disease. There are different types of running, and depending on your goals, you can train yourself to become whatever type of runner

What Factors Determine Ultra-Marathon Success?

Julia C. Basso, PhD 100 miles is approximately the distance from the surface of the earth to the planet’s boundary, called suborbital space. This is also the distance run by ultra-marathon racers. To be considered an ultra-marathon, the race must be longer than the traditional marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers (26.219 miles). Beyond that, ultra-marathons

A Look Inside The Mind Of Distance Runners

Catherine O’Brien Have you ever driven past a runner and thought “I wonder what is going through their head”? If you are like me, the answer is yes. In addition to observing pace, stride, and posture, I’ve recently found myself trying to decode distance runners faces to get a sense of what they are feeling

Meet Master Marathoner Kenneth Mungara

Kenneth Mungara, 43, is the Master’s Marathon World Record holder. He is also the winner of the 2015 Gold Coast Airport Marathon in Australia and a 4 time winner of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Mungara tells his inspiring story of taking up running at age 33 and proving he was faster than the competition. Mungara now

Speed Workout for Endurance Athletes

Kenneth Mungara, 42, is the Master’s Marathon World Record holder. He is also the winner of the 2015 Gold Coast Airport Marathon in Australia. Mungara shares a once a week speed workout for any ability of runner looking to improve their fitness. You Might Like: