Ryan Hall's Blog, page 16

Why Effort Matters, and Shoes Don’t (Much)

The question for most runners isn't whether super shoes are cheating, it is whether we're cheating ourselves by wearing them.

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Got Pain? Don’t Stretch, Strengthen

Tight muscles are rarely the cause of pain; Use these exercises to strengthen your body and solve the source of the problem.

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Workout of the Week: Out-and Back…Faster!

This simple but challenging progression run can be done virtually anywhere and fits into any portion of your training cycle.

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Ritz on Running: Adapt or Die

Olympian Dathan Ritzenhein shares how he, and other champions, continue to have success by adapting training and goals over the years.

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The Vaporfly Controversy: What That Wall Street Journal Video Didn’t Reveal

Results! We want data. What did the side-by-side Vaporfly/Adios treadmill test show? We found the answers.

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Solving the Mystery of Your Constant Hunger

Manage your hunger and fuel better by understanding more about how your body processes different foods.

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Ask Pete: What Training Will Improve My Daughter’s Track Times?

Timing training is crucial in young runners' growth cycles, but the most important thing you can do is help them build a love for the sport.

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Running in Harmony: What Data Matters?

GPS watches and other wearable tech deliver loads of metrics. Here’s what to pay attention to, especially for young runners.

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How Much Do Lifetime Marathoners Slow With Age?

Marathoners who have run sub-3 for 5 decades reflect the high end of human fitness and health, achieved through consistent, lifelong exercise.

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A Creative Twist on the Tempo Run: Long Alternations

Use a variety of alternating-pace interval workouts to get the biggest benefit from your tempo runs.

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