Endurance Sports
Boost Your Run Game with Plyometrics for Runners
Plyometrics for Runners When I first switched from strength training to look better to strength training for sport, I had no idea what plyometrics...
Running Coach Shares Best Tips to Avoid Heat Illness on Summer Runs
Avoid heat illness while running With summer approaching, it's important that you understand the body's response to training in the heat....
What is Polarized Training? Complete Breakdown (+Video Explanation)
What is Polarized Training? You've heard you should train in zone two or do "low heart rate training." Or you might have heard your favorite...
Spartan Training: How to Do the Spartan Race Plate Drag
How to Do the Spartan Race Plate Drag So, you're getting ready for your first Spartan race. Then, you discover the plate drag involves pulling a...
Essential Swim Gear for Beginners According to a Beginner
Essential swim gear for beginners I'm training for my first Ironman. There's only one problem. I'm a beginner swimmer. Don't get me wrong. I'm...
How to Train Like a Pro Endurance Athlete: 5 Simple Strategies
How to Train Like a Pro Endurance Athlete Endurance sports are changing rapidly. There are more races in more locations than ever before. More and...
10 Beginner-Friendly Exercises to Improve Running Speed
Exercises to improve running speed Do you feel like no matter how much you run, you're not getting any faster? If you answered yes, you are likely...
I Ran the Spartan Ultra Race: Here’s How It Went
Spartan Ultra The sun hung low in the sky as we passed Pismo Beach. San Luis Obispo was only a few more exits away. We passed the iconic Madonna Inn...
Training Guide: 10 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners
10 essential strength exercises for runners. When I started working with runners, I was shocked that many had no interest in strength...
The Ultimate Guide to Strengthening Knees for Runners
Strengthening knees for runners. I first experienced knee pain as a runner during my first marathon. About 14 miles into the race, I felt a twinge...
I Ran the Beast Spartan Race: Here’s How It Went
Beast Spartan Race I pulled my old Mitsubishi Outlander into a spot marked by chalk. Hoards of eager racers made their way through the parking lot...
Build Stronger Legs With These Cycling Leg Exercises
Cycling Leg Exercises The first time I took my Felt triathlon bike for a long ride, my legs were screaming by the end. It was my fault for biking a...
8 Best Core Exercises for Cycling (Beginner Friendly)
Core Exercises for Cycling My steepest learning curve on the bike was when I bought a used Felt triathlon bike on Facebook Marketplace. I couldn't...
What Is a Spartan Race? Everything You Need to Know
What Is a Spartan Race? If you're getting ready to run your first Spartan race, you likely have some questions about how it will go. ...
Spartan Ultra Training: My First Long Distance OCR
Spartan Ultra Training I cleaned the sandbag up to my shoulder for the second 100-foot lap. I was starting to get lightheaded, which happens to me...
Conquer the Spartan Race Barbed Wire Crawl Obstacle!
Spartan Race Barbed Wire Crawl I felt the grit of sand in my teeth. As a card-carrying germaphobe, this was the most challenging part of the 21k...
I Tried Spartan’s Deka Mile: Here’s How it Went
Deka Mile Recap I waited nervously for the announcer to tell me to approach the starting line. My judge encouraged me as I lined up behind the...
How to Do the Spartan Race Hercules Hoist Obstacle
Spartan Race Hercules Hoist Obstacle I first encountered the Spartan Race Hercules Hoist during a Spartan Sprint. A volunteer shouted at other...
Top 20 Trail Running FAQs for Beginners Answered
Trail Running FAQs for Beginners When I started trail running, I was surprised by how much there was to learn. It was a summer day in the Pacific...
I Tried Four Adventure Sports Over 30 Days
I Tried Four Adventure Sports Over 30 Days If you're anything like me. You could use a little more adventure in your life. I've spent so much of my...
How to Do the Spartan Race Atlas Carry Obstacle
Spartan race atlas carry Here's the thing about the Spartan Race atlas carry obstacle... it's really tough. Especially, if you've never lifted an...
How to Prepare for Your First Sprint Spartan Race
How to Prepare for Your First Sprint Spartan Race I've been running obstacle course races (OCR) and mud runs for almost ten years. But it wasn't...
10 Exercises for Trail Runners to Build Full Body Strength
10 Exercises for Trail Runners to Build Full Body Strength So, you got the bug. You went on your first trail run, and now you're hooked. Or,...
Your Guide to Trail Running Basics for Complete Beginners
Trail Running Basics for Complete Beginners I heard something moving in the bushes. It was the 3rd day of my April fitness challenge - trying four...
Free Printable Running Log Template (PDF Download)
In January 2024, I began a running challenge. I've been adding five minutes to my run time every day for 30 days. I started with 30 minutes, which...
2024 Tough Mudder Race Schedule (Dates, Locations, & Details)
The 2024 Tough Mudder Race Schedule is out! 2024 is here. That means new resolutions, goals, and possibilities. The New Year is a fresh start to...
The Best Hiking Workouts to Crush Your Next Big Hike
Struggling to make it to the top of your local mountain? If you're a hiker looking to improve your ability to traverse uneven terrain or reach the...
2024 Spartan Race Schedule (Dates, Locations, & Details)
The 2024 Spartan Race Schedule is out! 2024 is right around the corner. That means new resolutions, goals, and possibilities. The New Year is a...
Reach New Heights With a Climbing Strength Training Plan
Sample 6-week climbing strength training plan below! Rock climbing is a challenging sport, whether at a climbing gym or in the great outdoors. It's...
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mountain Bike Strength Training
Mountain biking is not only an absolute blast for novices and pros alike. It is a gritty, dirty, challenging sport. Speeding down a narrow course...
The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training for Hiking (+Training Plan)
Whether you’re training for a long-distance trek or just want to make the most of your Saturday morning hikes, strength training for hiking can...
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