Nathan HPL #020 Review

Product Review of the Nathan Hydration Pack #020.

When I got my Nathan HPL #020 and took it out for my first run, I immediately fell in love. Why? Let me count the ways. . . . → Read More: Nathan HPL #020 Review

Training For Boston

What does it take to get to Boston?

It’s April and one of the annual signs of spring is the running of the Boston Marathon. This year will mark the 114th running of America’s oldest and most prestigious marathon. For many runners Boston represents a lifetime goal and would be on most runners’ . . . → Read More: Training For Boston

Marathon Fueling and Training

As August begins, I’m going to start a series of articles on fueling for the marathon. It’s a pertinent topic given that over 400,000 people finished a marathon last year – so, I figure this series has to help at least a few people. This article is going to discuss the scientific background behind the use of energy (fuel) in the marathon and how you can prepare your body more effectively. . . . → Read More: Marathon Fueling and Training

The Benefits of Injecting Surges Into Your Long Runs

This article was written by Jeff Gaudette.  Jeff is a running coach at premiercoachingonline.com

From elites to first time 5k runners, almost everyone knows it is important to get some sort of long run into their training plan every week or two. However, the long run has the potential to be more than just time on your . . . → Read More: The Benefits of Injecting Surges Into Your Long Runs

Marathon Training for First Time Marathoners

Before you start your first marathon training program, you need to specify your goals of the race.  A marathon is a hell of a challenge in itself – so the goals range quite a bit.  For some people, the goal is to reach the starting line healthy.  For millions of runners every year, the . . . → Read More: Marathon Training for First Time Marathoners

Half Marathon Training for Beginner Runners

Before you start off your beginner’s half-marathon training program, you’ll want to set your personal race goals for your first half-marathon.  You should have completed a 5K or 10K prior to this race program.  This pre-requisite isn’t just for building up your mileage base, it’s also to make sure you’ve been through the unique . . . → Read More: Half Marathon Training for Beginner Runners

Nathan Thermal QuickDraw Handheld Bottle Giveaway

Congratulations to James McDermott, our winner of a free Nathan Quickdraw Handheld Bottle!

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Garmin Forerunner 405 CX Review

The Garmin Forerunner 405CX is the latest released GPS watch in the long list of products Garmin has put out over the last 8 years.  The sports watch keeps getting smaller and the features keep getting more abundant.  When I saw the 405CX was being released, I wondered what it had over the Garmin . . . → Read More: Garmin Forerunner 405 CX Review

10K Training for Beginner Runners

Before you commence your beginner’s 10K training program, you need to figure out your goals.  For many first-timers, the goal is to finish.  For others, your goal might be to run the entire time without walking. And for the more aggressive, your goal might be a specific time goal like 80 minutes, 60 minutes, . . . → Read More: 10K Training for Beginner Runners

Solinsky, Lagat, Lowe, represent Americans into Oslo

Newly-minted American record holder Chaunte Lowe leads the way into Oslo Friday at the Diamond League’s ExxonMobil Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway.

Fans can watch the ExxonMobil Bislett Games live on www.universalsports.com beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The IAAF Diamond League encompasses 32 individual event disciplines, with a points scoring ‘Diamond Race’ which runs throughout the 14 . . . → Read More: Solinsky, Lagat, Lowe, represent Americans into Oslo