Ryan Hall's Blog, page 20

Ski Uphill This Winter to Feel Fit Come Spring

Ski mountaineering, or skimo, is a proven way to enjoy the snowy months while building strength and fitness.

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Atlanta or Bust: Chasing an Olympic Trials Marathon Qualifier, Part IV

The California International Marathon becomes a final tune-up for some, and the end of the journey for one, in in Part IV of our series following regular runners on their quest to stand on the start line at the Olympic Trials Marathon in February.

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Junk Miles in History: An Olympic Story with a Moral

The first Olympic marathon was won by a runner with no coach, no training schedule, no gym, no special diet—only a lifetime of logging 16 miles a day delivering water.

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To Run Is To Risk Failure

There's something deeply human about dreaming big and falling short, as Hungry Runner Girl's experience and perspective reveals.

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Ask Pete: How Do I Avoid Peaking Too Soon?

Avoiding premature peaking requires a strategic, patient, long-term view that builds over months and seasons.  

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Running Shoes We’re Most Excited About Trying in 2020

Shoes with fancy foams, speedy plates, strategic grooves and flashy designs will make your feet smile in the new year.

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Why Runners Need to Pay Attention to Vitamin D

Vitamin D is critical for health and performance, but it's harder to maintain adequate levels than you may think, especially during winter's short days.

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Eight Epic Shoe Fails

Sometimes running shoes let you down at the worst possible time. Here's a review of some of the highest profile shoe fails in running history.

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What Jenny Hoffman Learned Running (Almost) Across the Country

An impressive go at the trans-continental run record delivers plenty of take-aways for this ultramarathon champion.

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Don’t Use Ice Baths For Recovery, Says Another New Study

A recently-released study confirms that there's no reason to suffer the discomfort of ice baths if your goal is recovery, as they reduce your body's ability to repair and build muscle.

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