Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. In the simplest terms, marathon training is about maintaining a balance between hard workouts and recovery. A successful build-up depends on managing those two ends of the spectrum. But getting it right can be tricky. While a 22-mile progression run is a marathon
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Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. Colleen Quigley is cooking – not just on the track, but in the kitchen, too. The middle-distance runner, steeplechase expert and Olympian is the current World Record holder in the 4×1500 meters relay, which she set at a 2020 Bowerman Track Club inter-squad
Personal trainer and physiotherapist Jonathan Cooke recommends this lower abs workout, which uses specific exercises that flex the torso from the bottom up and tilt the pelvis backwards… The lower abdominals refer anatomically to the lower segment of the abdominal wall (rectus abdominus), which function, along with the upper abdominals, to flex the spine. Research
The best lower back exercises are those that target the three major muscle groups and incorporate both dynamic and isometric movements, as personal trainer and physiotherapist Jonathan Cooke explains… The lower back refers to the region starting from the bottom of the middle back (thoracic spine) to the sacrum (the boney structure connected to the
Learn how to use your treadmill more effectively with this expert-approved advice… Jumping on a treadmill is often a runner’s last resort. But when the darker days descend and the cold weather bites, sometimes the ‘dreadmill’ is the only way to clock your training miles. And while indoor sessions might come second best to fresh
We opened the phone lines this week. Enjoy this chat with LT, Ryan VanDerVort, and Mike/Katelyn from Obstacle Running Adventures. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links. Matt B. Davis is the host of the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast and the author of “Down and Dirty-The Essential
Even with the best of intentions, post-run recovery can take a hit due to confusion on nutrition recommendations or lack of planning or preparation. Nutrition is a key player in your ability to bounce back for the next day of training, especially if you have done a long run, higher intensity session or a
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. We runners tend to love our data, and for good reason. Tracking and analyzing our mileage, pace, heart rate, and more helps us better understand where we are in our running journey and what we can do to improve. That holds especially true
The Nitty Gritty Training Podcast is a bi-weekly show with OCR Pro Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jess O’Connell. We’re celebrating TWO years of the Nitty Gritty Training Podcast with a walk down memory lane! In this episode, we share some of our hottest takes and the most helpful or interesting facts we’ve learned over
Looking to improve your digestive health? Dietitian Laura Tilt outlines the best fiber supplements available in the UK… Related: What Are The Health Benefits Of Fiber? Let’s talk about the ‘F word’, fiber. Not the sexiest of nutrients, but one we should pay more attention to, since it can significantly lessen our risk of conditions like heart
Running is simple, accessible and effective, with a whole host of benefits for physical fitness and mental wellbeing. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of running for men… 1. Running Improves Heart Health When it comes to the top benefits of running for men, heart health often gets mentioned – and for good
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. During the 2022 World Championships, female athletes received 60 percent of all online abuse via Twitter and Instagram, according to a report released in November by World Athletics, the international governing body of track and field. It was the second time World Athletics
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. For the time-crunched athlete, smoothies offer a quick, simple, and delicious way to get the nutrients they need. Usually, summer is the season that springs to mind when it comes to cranking up the blender. However, with a simple twist, you can turn
Can I actually recover and perform well as a vegan runner? This sentiment tends to be echoed frequently throughout the running community. While the answer is a resounding ‘yes’, that ‘yes’ often comes with an asterisk. There are a few overarching issues that vegan runners should be aware of when looking at eating for their
Faye Morgan on the new (ish) Spartan Race obstacles. Joe Pattrick from The Hybrid Approach on the LA and Frankfurt Hyrox events. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Listen
Get access to everything we publish when you sign up for Outside+. For well over a decade, Jenny Simpson could always be counted on to fight for a podium spot in the 1500 meters. From 2009 to 2019, the 36-year-old broke four minutes every year (the American record is 3:54.99) and earned four medals at
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