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Experience, athleticism, age, fitness and a host of other factors play a role in how well runners can execute the various demands of running downhill fast. If you’re looking to improve your ability to run downhill, here are some strategies for enhancing your skillset.
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A pair of strategically deployed collapsible carbon fiber poles might just save your next “A” goal and place you in a pole position you never dreamed of.
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There are a lot of different reasons why a well-rounded strength program in the gym is important for an ultrarunner. Gone are the days when runners stayed away from the gym for fear of “bulking up.” Here is why lifting, and heavy lifting, are a definite “yes” in my book for ultrarunners.
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As athletes gear up and recalibrate their training during the fall and winter months, it’s a good time to use physiological testing as a window into your strengths and weaknesses to help make training decisions.
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Wrapped into every challenge exists an opportunity—even when the hurdle is repeatedly running the same routes every week.
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Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, along with the end of race season. Consider leaving your watch at home or resist pushing the start button on the activity tracking app and just go run.
