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Labor of Love

Labor Day in the United States was established to celebrate the contributions of workers – the people who put their blood, sweat, and tears into

Early Returns

I think of the early season races, especially in a marathon build-up, as kind of like the early returns on election night. They can tell

Ramblings on Cross Country and Teams

As a young kid, I ran summer track, mixed in with Little League baseball, tennis, basketball, and probably a bunch of other sports that I

Best Race You’ve Ever Witnessed?

originally posted March 13, 2022 A conversation over a beer between two track geeks often leads the question of “what’s the best race you’ve ever

Catching Up with Laura Roesler

originally posted January 31, 2023 If you’ve been around the sport for at least the past decade, Laura Roesler might very well be a household

Meb’s First Mile

originally posted March 21, 2024 In celebration of Meb Keflezighi’s 10 year anniversary of his 2014 Boston Marathon victory, we will be featuring a Celebration of

USATF Outdoor Championships Predictions

No fluff, just predictions. Based on official declared entries noted by USATF as of July 16. For information on the Championship schedule and how to

Even More from the Hub

Top pro performances from 2023

2024 is only days away, which means that 2024 indoor and outdoor track and field season, as well as the road-racing scene will be here

To Race Or Not To Race

A race gives you a true measure of how your fitness is progressing, often forces you to take a few easy days before and

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Inspiration

“….But this morning I wanted something new. You know, inspiration….” The universe is speaking. Just had one of those Peloton workouts that wring sweat out

Big Runner

“We all need personal challenges to shake things up.” A journalist recently asked me if I was still a big runner. By this, he meant

Base Training Basics

I am currently in a base training phase, which means that I’m training to be able to handle the harder training that is to come.

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Mental Side Of Running

All runners acknowledge the importance of the mental side of running. However, most dismiss that truth when it applies to them.