

The rewards of running and pacing
I first met Wan Ho Kou three years ago when he paced the Alpine Classic Half Marathon. Up until that time, I had not used pacers during...


What makes a running journey successful
As a running coach, my athletes have achieved quests to qualify for the Boston Marathon, run their first full marathon and various other...


The importance of yoga for runners
When I was self-coached, I focused on running. After all to get better as a runner, one has to, well, run. Right? I didn’t fully...


DNS — Do Nothing Stupid
Right now I should be running my first timed race, the 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race and Relay in Indianapolis. But after going back and...


Ultra training from the mind of Coach Koop
Jason Koop has coached ultra runners long before the niche sport grabbed the foothold it currently has. In those days, gear options were...


The best watch for endurance athletes
When it comes to watches for ultra runners, is there any more desired feature than a long battery life? Sure, accurate data is a must —...


Ian Sharman's recipe for consistency
(Ian Sharman with his Western States buckles, as of the 2018 race. Photo credit: Amy Sharman) To put Ian Sharman’s nine consecutive top...


Top 10 podcasts for runners (updated)
I have been an avid listener of podcasts for quite a while now. I subscribe to about 25 different ones, which I listen to during my runs,...


How to read an InsideTracker test after a marathon
Four days after my first Boston Marathon and amid my three highest-volume training months ever, I had my blood tested by InsideTracker. I...


For Prevail founder, it’s plants for food and recovery
Brock Cannon recently won his second ultra marathon in a row. That’s a solid accomplishment especially for an ultra runner who only got...