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Race day recommendations for a successful experience

The most important and accurate piece of advice for race day success is one we’ve all heard before: “Nothing new […]

2018 Boston Marathon registration dates announced

Registration for the 2018 Boston Marathon will open on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Boston Athletic […]

Surviving and thriving during the marathon taper

You’re running less and less but worrying more and more. Why the two-to-three weeks before your big race might just […]

Five performance-enhancing products that are fair game in improving race times

Enhance your performance on the roads and the track by using these five legal substances.

Spice up the workout by running at a variety of paces

Repeats at 5K pace. Tempo at marathon pace. Hill sprints and strides. Most workouts involve running at one speed and targeting one energy system. To shake things up, try one of these instead:

Beginners: Train for your first 5K/10K in as little as six weeks

With running and racing season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to commit yourself to running and train for a successful first 5K or 10K

With race day only weeks away, it’s time to demystify the taper

Don’t waste all the time and energy spent training for your goal race. Make sure you plan and execute a proper taper to get the most out of yourself on race day.

Get back on track: Essential info for conquering the oval

Whether you’re training for a fast 5K, aiming to finish your first marathon or just want to run on a […]

How to make the most of being undertrained

If your race preparation went less than ideal, here are some ways to make the most of being undertrained

New Balance Zante v3 is the performance package you’re looking for

Although the previous versions were pretty darn good themselves, the old cliche that the “third time’s a charm” may well […]

Canada’s most consistent marathoner, Eric Gillis, forced to withdraw from Monday’s Boston Marathon

Very unfortunate news this morning regarding one of Canada’s top marathoners just days ahead of Monday’s Boston Marathon. Eric Gillis […]

The Boston Marathon by Strava segment

Users of the popular activity tracking website and app Strava are likely familiar with the concept of segments. These are short […]