Ryan Hall's Blog, page 9

Ask Pete: Do Carbo-Loading and Fat Loading Work?

Loading carbs or fat is proven to work, but only in certain situations and with its own side effects.

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Hike to Stronger Hamstrings

Brisk walking—especially uphill, with a pack—may be your path to injury-resistant hamstrings.

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Kids Going Long—On the Road and in School

Since 1989, Students Run LA has quietly coached 70,000 high-risk young runners to a finish the LA Marathon and reach academic success.

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Running in Harmony: Get Ready for Track

Three tips to prepare for your best competitive spring season.

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How to Increase Your Aerobic Capacity (aka VO2max)

Speed work will raise your aerobic capacity, but to improve performance, you need every piece of the fitness puzzle.

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Mountain Madness: Hoka’s TenNine Sets a New Standard for Downhill Mountain Running

We report on our impressions after first runs in HOKA's TenNine, a return to their roots of innovative weirdness.

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Notes and Quotes: Final Reflections on the Olympic Marathon Trials

The Olympic Marathon Trials proved why you have to run the race, and those who made the podium revealed similarities in strategy, training and resilience.

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Refine the Search for Your Perfect Shoe

Lessons from a lifetime of testing running shoes: Few are wrong, some are oh-so-right.

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6 Top Responsive Road Running Shoes

Light, speedy models that keep you connected to the road and pushing off quickly and powerfully.

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5 Excellent Moderately-Cushioned Road Running Shoes

These new models balance strong cushioning with stability and responsiveness to enhance your comfort and ride.

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