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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

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2023 World Championships Preview

The World Championships are just days away, and the hype continues to build as the best athletes in the world are set to gather in

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Creatine For Runners

Creatine for runners looking to increase overall strength and maintain/increase muscle mass does appear to be worth considering.

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Resting Heart Rate

An increase in your resting heart rate should be a red flag for you that requires some corrective action on your part.

A Solo Training Camp

I have always loved training camps. They are the perfect opportunity to focus in, get great training, and level up fitness. That’s why, when NNormal,

Kassie Parker signs with Hansons-Brooks

One of the greatest runners in NCAA Division III history has now signed with a prestigious running club. It was announced last Friday that former

Mental Health in Athletics

Many characteristics that make a great athlete–drive, perseverance, perfectionism, tenacity–can also drive a person toward overtraining, burnout, a sport-centric sense of self, and other mental