Colorado Springs, CO Two New Champions Crowned at Leadville 100RunnersWorld - Andrew Dawson• The Leadville Trail 100 saw two new champions for its 2019 race in Ryan Smith and Magdalena Boulet on Saturday. • Smith, of Boulder, Colorado, crossed the line first in the men’s race with a time of
How Good a Workout Is Jumping Rope, Really?RunnersWorld - Jordan SmithIt’s possibly the most underutilized—and often forgotten about—piece of gym equipment: the jump rope. You might’ve played with one as a kid, but when’s the last time you incorporated this secret weapon
GIF Animations 10 Thoughts You Have When the Runger Is RealRunnersWorld - Gabrielle HondorpWe all have those runs where the hunger hits hard and there are no snacks in sight. And while none of us enjoy running hungry—or the colloquial “runger,” if we may—we can all sympathize with the unique
Colorado Everything You Need to Know About the Leadville Trail 100RunnersWorld - Andrew Dawson• Born out of a struggling mining town down on its luck, the Leadville Trail 100 put the small Colorado town of Leadville on the map. • As one of the most iconic ultras in the nation, it attracts top from
Nike Nike Contracts to Add More Protection for Pregnant Athletes and New MomsRunnersWorld - Hailey Middlebrook• After several professional runners criticized Nike for not protecting pregnant athletes and new mothers, the company announced this week that it will eliminate performance requirements for up to 18 for
Driving Want to Up Your Speed? Here’s How to Sprint FasterRunnersWorld - Jenny HadfieldYou want to get faster. Who doesn’t? But in order to supercharge your sprints, you need to get the basics down first. Sprinting is about more than just being fast. Here, we’ll break down all you need know
The Kor Air Tech Is the Softest Shirt We’ve Tested—So FarRunnersWorld - Derek CallThe RW Takeaway: The Kor tank is so soft, one of our editors thought it had been laundered x-amount of times and was from the tester’s bygone racing days. It’s that soft. Super-soft sweat-wicking mesh
Here’s How to Run Your Best Chicago MarathonRunnersWorld - Jenny HadfieldOn Sunday, October 7, more than 40,000 runners will hit the streets of Chicago for the marathon’s 41st year running. The Chicago Marathon is a great race to push your limit, as it’s flat, fast, and has
Processed Meat Americans Love Processed Meat, but New Research Suggests That’s a Big ProblemRunnersWorld - Elizabeth Millard• Americans are eating just as much processed meat as ever, according to a new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. • Processed meat consumption has increased from 182 grams
Olive Garden Olive Garden’s New Lifetime Pasta Pass Will Carb-Load Your Marathons for Years to ComeRunnersWorld - Danielle Zickl• Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Pass is back, and goes on sale today at 2 p.m. EST. • The pass, which is $100 and available to the first 24,000 customers, will allow you unlimited pasta from September
Awards Woman Wins 50K Ultra Outright, Trophy Snafu for Male Winner FollowsRunnersWorld - Hailey Middlebrook• Ellie Pell of Ithaca, New York, won the Green Lakes Endurance Run 50K outright in 3:58:37 on August 10, earning awards for both first place woman and overall winner. • Since a woman has never won the
We Tested Vast Terrain’s Aeris Tank on a Track in 90-Degree ConditionsRunnersWorld - Amanda FurrerThe RW Takeaway: The Aeris tank is simplistic and lightweight, making it perfect for hot summer runs. Technical threads keep B.O. at bay. Microscopic silver salts control odor • Formfitting racerback range
Staten Island, NY Here’s What to Expect on the New York City Marathon CourseRunnersWorld - Hailey MiddlebrookMake a game plan for each of the five boroughs on the route. For everyone gearing up for the Big Apple’s largest race of the year on November 4, it’s time to get familiar with the course. The beauty of
Protein What You Need to Know About Complete ProteinRunnersWorld - Paul KitaSomething awesome is happening in the world of macronutrients, specifically protein—which is important for runners who want to improve their performance. Let’s back up a second: In the 1980s and ’90s,
Marathons How to Taper for Your First Half MarathonRunnersWorld - Jeff GallowayWhat to do in the two weeks before a 13.1-miler. Are you training for a half marathon this fall? In the two weeks before the race, known as the taper, you will reduce the volume and intensity of workouts
Eliud Kipchoge 5 Things to Know About Eliud Kipchoge’s Attempt to Go Sub-2RunnersWorld - Hailey Middlebrook• On August 14, marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge dialed into a conference call from his training camp in Kenya to discuss his preparations for the INEOS 1:59 Challenge happening on October in
Muscle How Building More Muscle Can Help You Live LongerRunnersWorld - Elizabeth Millard• According to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, older adults with low levels of muscle mass in their arms and legs are more likely to die early than those with more muscle.
Cross-training From Cross Country to Cross-Training, the Velox Short Is Ideal for Every WorkoutRunnersWorld - Gabrielle HondorpThe RW Takeaway: These are your favorite shorts, all grown up, and ready to carry you from a run, to yoga, to the grocery store. Soft, moisture wicking fabric keeps you comfortable and dry • 5-inch seams
New Balance Smooth Meets Stable in the Fresh Foam Vongo v4RunnersWorld - Morgan PetrunyThe RW Takeaway: A quick-feeling and responsive long run shoe for mild overpronators who want ample cushioning that’s not overly plush. ASYM heel counter keeps the foot centered over a thick Fresh Foam
Paleo Diet Paleo Diet Linked to High Levels of Harmful Gut BacteriaRunnersWorld - Selene Yeager• New research published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that people who follow the Paleo way of eating—lots of meat, vegetables and nuts while avoiding grains, legumes, and dairy—have nearly
Toxins Can Taking Activated Charcoal Help Your Hangover?RunnersWorld - Marygrace TaylorThe only thing worse than waking up with a hangover is waking up with a hangover and trying to go for a run. So if you plan to have a drink (or three) tonight and have a workout planned for the morning,
American Psychological Association 5 Ways to Focus and Save Time When Life Gets HecticRunnersWorld - Sarah WattsEveryone has their own definition of "busy season." For some, it's defined by workplace deadlines and productivity goals. For others, it refers to an avalanche of family activities. Those who take the
Marathons Everything You Need to Know About the Marathon TaperRunnersWorld - The Runner's World EditorsIf you’ve ever trained for a marathon, then chances are you’ve heard about (and either love or hate!) the marathon taper. A taper, or tapering, refers to the reduction of exercise before a competition
OCR No Trail Is Too Sloppy for the VJ XTRMRunnersWorld - Jeff DengateThe RW Takeaway: A firm, toothy trail shoe that will keep you on your feet when the ground gets ugly. Tough rubber lugs are widely spaced to shed mud • The indestructible upper is made with Kevlar threads
Sodium No, You Don’t Need Sodium Supplements Even When You Go Really, Really LongRunnersWorld - Jordan Smith• A recent study in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism found that a majority of ultrarunners believe sodium supplements should be available at aid stations. • However, sodium supplementation
free workout routines The 6-Move, Total-Body Workout You Can Do With a TowelRunnersWorld - Danielle ZicklWant to kick the intensity of your workouts up a notch? Sure, you can lift heavier weights or add an extra set of exercises in. But using a pair of core sliders also does the trick. “Sliders produce an
Nike Geared for Beginners, the Nike Joyride Run Flyknit Delivers Serious Cushioning. Too Bad It’s $180.RunnersWorld - Dan RoeThe RW Takeaway: The Nike Joyride Run Flyknit is plush from the first step and ideal for recovery runs. It’s also too expensive for its target market: beginning runners. TPE beads in four pouches within
Shoes Topo Athletic Transcends Terrain With the MT-3RunnersWorld - Jessica CoulonThe RW Takeaway: Topo Athletic’s MT-3 is a comfortable, crowd-pleasing shoe that’s well suited to runs over a variety of terrain. The updated outsole is now firmer and more durable, inspired by Topo Athletic's
Marathons 71-Year-Old Jeannie Rice Runs Sub-1:40 Half to Set Age Group World RecordRunnersWorld - Taylor Dutch• Seventy-one-year-old Jeannie Rice ran 1:37:07 at the Akron Half Marathon on August 10, which set the age group world record. The record is still pending ratification. • Rice already holds the age group
