The Long Run: Trail vs Road

I grew up running cross country and track, which means that most of my long runs were on the roads or a flat-ish path. Since the terrain wasn’t too hilly or technical, running 13-17 miles would take me one and a half to two hours. This became my standard idea of a long run, which […]

Bouncing Back From A Bad Race

After a bad race, my initial thought is always “I never want to race again.” Shortly after, I realize that I cannot possibly end my running career on that bad of a note, so I have to do at least one more race. The question of when to do that next race becomes the main […]

Track Speed on the Gridiron: Current NFL Players who Competed in Track & Field

A track and field background provides athletes with a unique and invaluable foundation for excelling in the world of football. While these two sports may seem vastly different in terms of their objectives and skill sets, the athleticism and attributes honed in track and field often prove to be a game-changer on the football field. […]