Anything’s possible…

“…she employed two mantras that have helped her during her weight loss and athletic journey: Go away, pride. Go away, fear.”

This story’s so inspiring it’ll move you to tears. It encompasses the notion that anything’s possible if you put your mind to it and your heart in it.

Congratulations

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What’s the difference between fartlek, tempo and interval runs?

It’s always a good time to go back and review the benefits of different types of speed workouts. Here’s a quick overview of the benefits of these three different types of runs.

Intervals – improved running form and economy, endurance, mind-body coordination, motivation and fat-burning.

Tempos – increased lactate threshold

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What Runners Should Know About How Coronavirus May Affect Their Lungs

Here’s what physician-athletes taking care of critically ill COVID-19 patients want runners to know about possible long-term effects.

“Runner’s World spoke to four doctors, all athletes, who worked grueling hours in intensive care units in Boston, Seattle, and Columbus, Ohio. They emphasize that the coronavirus doesn’t spare runners. Fitness offers

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2020 Virtual Race Calendar

Check out these cool virtual road race options that race organizers everywhere have been working diligently on to salvage some of the 2020 training/race season.

2020 Virtual Race Calendar

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In the words of the organizers of The Flying Pig Marathon, here’s a terrific overview of their particular brand of

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How Many Miles Do Running Shoes Last?

While there’s no absolute or simple answer about the durability and lifespan of a running shoe, your health is important and running in broken down shoes not only slows you down, but may also increase your risk of injuries that can take months to heal. As diehard runners, that’s definitely

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Summer running is the best!

That said, it can be really hard to love running in extremely hot temps. In fact, many of us have a love-hate relationship with running in the heat. It doesn’t just feel harder, it really is more work for our bodies. When we’re not used to the heat it can

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Yes, It’s Okay to Take a Month Off from Running

Even the elites are doing it!

“That month off could actually be a good thing—especially right now. Remember, training is a stressor. Your body can only handle so much stress at once; if you’re already stressed about COVID-19, social isolation, and the reckoning of systemic racism, layering that stress with

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