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The Cost Of Cushioned Running Shoes

Don’t hold your breath if you’ve been waiting for a barefoot running renaissance. Running shoes just keep getting beefier as brands pack in more and more cushioning that hoists the feet further from the ground.
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The Benefits of Cross-Training for Runners

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it's also demanding on the body. That's where cross-training comes in. It's a way to diversify your fitness routine and reduce the risk of injury by training different muscle groups. But there's more to it than just that. Cross-training offers a wealth of benefits to runners that can help enhance performance, improve strength, and keep things interesting.
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Winter Running: Staying Motivated and Safe in Colorado’s Colder Months

Winter in Colorado presents a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, especially for those who love running. The picturesque snow-covered landscapes are enchanting, but the cold and icy conditions require special attention to safety and motivation. In this scenario, adopting an active lifestyle is essential not only for physical fitness but also for mental health.
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CU Boulder Study: Cannabis isn’t a performance-enhancer

A bit of weed before a workout can boost motivation and make exercise more enjoyable. But if performance is the goal, it may be best to skip that joint. That’s the takeaway of the first ever study to examine how legal, commercially available cannabis shapes how exercise feels.
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Food Shaming: Can we please stop it?

Once upon a time, food used to be one of life's pleasures and runners would eat with gusto. Today, food has become a source of anxiety—Will it ruin my health? Make me fat? Hurt my performance? Food has also become a source of shame—I shouldn't have eaten so much. I eat well during the day but I'm so bad at night. I'm afraid I'll eat too much pie at Thanksgiving.
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Why Puking After a Workout Is Nothing to Be Proud Of

Making players run until they puke is an old favorite of self-serious coaches. In sports movies (consider that pivotal scene in Miracle) it’s often posited as necessary and just. The team needs to head to hell and back together in order to finally understand what it takes to win. Right?
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Fueling Tips for Single & Double Workouts

Pre-exercise fueling makes a big difference in terms of how well all athletes, including runners, can enhance their performance. Food eaten within the hour before a run gets put to good use; it can help you train harder and longer.
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Why Can’t I Lose Those Last Few Pounds?

Judging by the phone calls I get from potential clients, an increasing number of runners of all ages are complaining, “Why can’t I do something as simple as shed a few pounds???” They are frustrated and at a loss about what to do to lose undesired body fat.
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Even 22-minute runs can help you live longer

Running for less than 30 minutes a day may not be enough to help you qualify for Boston (depending on variuos factors), but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s not beneficial to your health. Recent research suggests engaging in just 22 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity (such as easy running) can help counterbalance the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
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