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Hoka Vs Nike | Maximal Vs Traditional Running Shoes

Comparing Hoka vs Nike running shoes could largely be described as a difference in fit and feel, along with some company philosophy if you care about those things. Nike has been a dominant player in running shoes for decades. But of course we know that Hoka came on the scene due to their maximal shoes…and …

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Beet Juice for Runners: Does it Improve Endurance?

There's some evidence that consuming beet juice might improve running performance. Learn more about this claim, including why it might work.

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Polar Pacer Pro Review – Entry Level Running Watch

This Polar Pacer Pro review will walk through the features of this entry level GPS watch and compare it to other Polar GPS models.

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Best Dynamic Stretches for Runners (How and Why To Do Them)

Make these quick dynamic stretches part of your warm up to improve mobility, reduce injury and help you run longer.

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Tips for 10K Race Day: Pacing, Strategy and Fuel

Today we’re going to talk about the 10k race day strategy that will help you nail your goals, first we’re going to talk about some of the mental things you need to do and then the practical things. In part one, we talked about the keys to training for a 10K, whether it’s your first …

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13 Best Fitness Gifts for Men (For All Types of Fitness Lovers)

This guide to the best fitness gifts for men features options from small treats to big splurges and everything in between for all types of fitness lovers!

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Zone 3 Training: Avoiding the Grey Zone

Have you ever heard of training in the grey zone? One way to classify this is often training in Heart Rate Zone 3. Most newer runners struggle with the idea of slowing down to get faster and therefore spend a lot of easy runs in Zone 3, instead of Zone 2. The result of this …

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How Many Miles Is a 5K, 10K, 25K, Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultramarathon?

Whether you’ve just started running or you’re looking for a new challenge, you might be wondering just how far certain races really are and what’s a good time. Let’s put these in to perspective and breakdown the kilometers in to miles for those of us who don’t often use the metric system (cough, just the …

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45 Running Mantras: Why They Work, What Elite Runners Use

The mental side of running is often joked about, but it’s truly a massive component of having a great training cycle and race day. There is a lot we can do during training to help with this, but one key tool is running mantras. It can be as short as a single word or as …

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What to Eat Before a Race: Best Carbs for Performance and Digestion

One of the biggest questions runners have when increasing is what to eat before a race. Whether it’s before, during, or after a run there are a lot of factors to consider and IT’S IMPORTANT! And we just can’t deny the fact that the most important meal you’ll have when it comes to performing well …

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