Newsletter
What goes up, must come down… which sounds like the fun part to a runner, right? Surely, a race course with an overall elevation loss is tempting for scoring that Boston qualifying time or setting a PR. Read further -> These events boast plenty of elevation loss, faster than average
Features
April 22 is Earth Day and a good reminder for us outdoor athletes to deeply appreciate our diverse local environments, not to mention National Parks and other protected natural spaces where we recreate. Most of us aren’t able to get involved on a global or national political level, nor
Newsletter
April 22 is Earth Day and a good reminder for us outdoor athletes to deeply appreciate our diverse local environments, not to mention National Parks and other protected natural spaces where we recreate. Most of us aren’t able to get involved on a global or national political level, nor
Race Spotlight
Plenty of seasoned road runners and cyclists are finding their way to trail runs, mountain bike, or gravel events these days. For cyclists, dirt roads and trails get us out of vehicle traffic, develop bike handling skills, and build strength - as well as simply offering the joy of deeper immersion
Training Articles
Have you ever thought about taking that next step up from the marathon or 50K? The 50-mile distance can seem a little daunting, but with some solid strategy and a little bit of time to prepare, it need not be. Training for your first 50 miler isn’t much
Nutrition
Winter is here. Diana Krall sings those words with a touch of nostalgia for good times gone. Many people feel a bit of sadness with the passing of the sunny, easy season of summer. Even though distance athletes generally aren’t the hibernating type, cold weather requires them to face
Destinations
Trail running in the Northwest has many legitimate benefits over running on roads. And although it isn’t always possible to run on dirt, it’s worth staying off busy thoroughfares. A 2004 pollution study conducted by the University of Brisbane, Australia found that during exercise in crowded urban areas,
Training Articles
I’d like to convince you that yoga deserves a place in your life.
The Basics
Need to know the exact number of miles in a 5K? Simply, it is 3.1 miles. A 5K race, also known as a 5-kilometer race, or 5,000 meters, covers a distance of approximately 3.1 miles. The 5K is probably the most popular running distance for events.
Training Articles
Legends of special, restorative waters — the proverbial fountain of youth — were floating in lore throughout the world long before the birth of Spanish conquistador Ponce de León in the 1400s. Alexander the Great was rumored to have come across a healing river of paradise in the fourth century B.C.
Training Plans
Welcome to our 12-week half marathon training plan. Here we'll be focusing on the basics of a good half marathon training program; building mileage and aerobic strength, understanding the fundamental weekly schedule, and acclimating your body to the increasing stress load. WeekGoalsSunMonTuesWedThursFriSat Week 15 Runs: Target 25
Training Plans
The first 12 weeks of this marathon training plan will be kept pretty simple. We’ll be focusing on the basics of a good marathon training program; building mileage and aerobic strength, understanding the fundamental weekly schedule, and acclimating your body to the increasing stress load. The second 12 weeks