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Behind the Shoe: Kenya’s Newest Running Brand Debuts the Iten

Kenya’s first running shoe aims to be so much more than just a lightweight trainer.

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Jess Cerra: Exercise Physiologist Turned Professional Athlete

Jess Cerra says “After graduating from the University of Montana with a bachelor’s in Exercise Science, I moved to San Diego to pursue a master’s in Exercise Physiology at San Diego State University. Endurance sport had always attracted me from both a scientific and personal perspective. When I moved to San Diego, I saw gangs […]

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3 Track Workouts For Runners

Add these bread-and-butter interval workouts to your running repertoire to boost speed and endurance.

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The Rundown: On-Running Cloudventure Peak

On-Running's Cloudventure Peaks provide all the traction and comfort you’d expect from a quality trail running shoe, but only in dry conditions.

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Trail Shoe Review: Adidas Terrex Agravic XT GTX

The Adidas Terrex Agravic XT GTX will get nearly everyone through wet training runs, but only up to 90 minutes.

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Morgan McDonald & NAU Make History at NCAA XC Championships

Individual champion Dani Jones led Colorado to the NCAA women’s team title, while Wisconsin’s Morgan McDonald and NAU made history in the men’s race.

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Manipulating Carbohydrate Availability To Improve Running Performance

Those who have experienced the physical shutdown of this energy-less state know how important carbs are to long distance running.

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The Benefits of the Off Season

And as many athletes and coaches will tell you, the off-season is as much about the mental rest as the physical.

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Pro Rachele Schulist Opens Up About Battling An Eating Disorder

Pro runner Rachele Schulist almost gave up the sport while struggling with an eating disorder. But it took telling her story online to make her first steps to a healthier lifestyle.

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Run Your Fastest 5K

An all-encompassing guide on nailing the 5K from building the speed and strength of a miler to increasing the endurance of a marathoner.

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