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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

Mid Season Check-In

Three quick guidelines for mid-season assessment that athletes and coaches can apply to their own situation.

What Do Pro Runners Eat?

When I was 10 years old, I remember looking at the lean, toned bodies of professional runners on the cover of Runners’ World. Seeing those

The Purpose of a Training Camp

Better trails! Thinner air! More facilities! These are probably a few of the first things that come to mind when I say “the purpose of

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Injuries and Everyday Life

Running pitfalls exist everywhere in our everyday lives. Many runners don’t do a good job of drawing the connections between things that we do in

Carslbad 5000 Race Recap

I raced a road 5k a couple weeks ago, and it was a ton of fun. I definitely feel like there’s room for improvement in