"Bonking"
Read about the science behind why you "run out of gas" on very long runs.
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Bonking |
"Dehydration"
You sweat, you lose water, you slow down. Read all about it.
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Dehydration |
"Fats, Carbs and Gels"
Carbohydrate gels help in very long runs - and marathons - but you need to do some base training without them. Here's why.
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Fats, Carbs and Gels |
"G-LOC and Runners"
Do you ever get lightheaded when you "stand up too fast?" There's a reason for it, and runners can be more susceptible to it.
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G-LOC and Runners |
"High Crab Dinner"
Yes, it is a typo. But the article explains the basics of carbs for runners.
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High Crab Dinner |
"History of the Marathon"
Impress your friends with your knowledge about the history of the marathon, and the reason for the 26.2 mile distance.
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Marathon History |
"Lymphatic Drainage and Sports Injury"
Runners know about the benefits of deep tissue massage for sore, tight muscles. For injured muscles, consider the benefits of lymphatic drainage.
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Lymphatic Drainage |
"Nitrogen"
As you get older, you need more nitrogen in your runner's diet. Read why.
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Nitrogen |
"NSAIDs"
Why you shouldn't take ibuprofen or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before or during your run.
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NSAIDs |
"Off Season Maintenance"
What to do when you're not training for a specific marathon, but want to maintain your running fitness.
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Off Season Maintenance |
"Periodization"
While training for a race, every training run should have a purpose.
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Periodization |
"Post Run Recovery"
What do you eat after you run? Chances are that it's not enough, and not the right ratio of protein and carbs. This will help you with faster recovery.
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Post Run Recovery |
"Runners Trots"
And now for the unpleasantries - lower GI distress during and after runs. Why it happens, and what you can do to help make it better.
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Runners Trots |
"Running After Baby"
No, not chasing after a toddler. This is about getting back into running shape after HAVING a baby. Twenty-Six Two President Katie Carmona tells you how she went from delivery to half-marathon in just 6 months (and yes, she did finish the Goofy's Challenge only 11 months after the baby).
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Running After Baby |
"Running Form"
Not really an article, but more of a slideshow-type document that includes photos of "World Class Form." A sure help for the runner who is trying to improve form.
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Running Form |
"Running Lemmings"
Do you push yourself through group workouts - regardless of whether the workout fits into your training schedule - just because "that is what the group is doing" on that day? Maybe you shouldn't.
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Running Lemmings |
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