From wildfires to hurricanes, sudden snow storms and earthquakes, nature has an annoying way of impacting sports events, including races. What should you do as a runner...
It’s that ghostly time of year! Fall fun kicks into high gear with Halloween, and towns and cities all across the nation celebrate in spooktacular style with festive 5Ks. Costume contests, music, food, trick-or-treating, zombies – you can find it all, and there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be running for a good cause too. So, lace up your shoes, throw ...
American Ninja Warrior, Wipeout, TKO: Total Knock Out – all these reality television series have one thing in common: obstacle courses. One other common factor? They have nothing on Spartan or Tough Mudder racers. Contestants in either one of these obstacle-course race series are prime SEAL material because these extreme events are not for the faint of heart. They are ...
The Nation's Escape Triathlon in Washington D.C. was scheduled for today, September 9, 2018 in West Potomac Park, but was cancelled yesterday afternoon due to poor weather conditions and...
The Fitzgerald's Lager Run is one of the most relaxed yet competitive runs in New Jersey, taking place the last Sunday every June at dusk. This run is usually a USATF Grand Prix race....
Running in the dark and tired of your headlamp? Winter brings shorter days which means more running in the dark. In addition to being dangerous, it can also be somewhat intimidating...
Cycling in the winter can be exhilarating and fun, but many of us shy away from it because of the cold temperatures and potentially treacherous road conditions. So how do those riders...
From a lavish Thanksgiving dinner to a limitless supply of desserts, chocolates and candies, the holiday season can be a tough time for athletes who want to stay in shape throughout the year. You might have to go out....
As training theory continues to advance, exercise scientists and coaches are making constant efforts to unearth more efficient ways of transitioning and training from short...
Carbohydrate loading, or carb loading, is a strategy used by endurance athletes, like marathoners, triathletes, hikers, etc. to prepare for the event by maximizing the storage of glycogen (energy) in their liver and muscles....