Pro Marathoners on How to Recover Post-Race
Professional marathoners Rory Linkletter and Jacob Thomson, fresh off Boston Marathon personal‑best times of 2:09:51 and 2:06:04, discuss post‑race recovery in a new podcast episode. They outline how to execute a proper taper, manage race‑week logistics, and accelerate the body’s return to baseline. Their advice covers sleep, nutrition, compression, and active recovery techniques. The goal is to help runners bounce back quickly and safely for future training cycles.
Ex-Olympic Medallist CJ Ujah Arrested for Alleged Cryptocurrency Fraud
British sprinter and former Olympic silver‑medallist CJ Ujah was arrested on Wednesday as part of a ten‑person investigation into a cryptocurrency fraud scheme targeting victims across southern England. Authorities allege the organized‑crime group tricked victims into handing over seed phrases, resulting...
Your Smartwatch Metrics, Explained
Smartwatches now display advanced fitness metrics such as VO2 max, heart‑rate variability (HRV) and lactate threshold, giving runners data‑driven insight into aerobic capacity, recovery and fatigue points. VO2 max estimates the maximum oxygen a runner can use and correlates with...
How Aerodynamics and Drafting Can Benefit All Runners
Professor Bert Blocken applied aerodynamics and wind‑tunnel testing to Eliud Kipchoge’s INEOS 1:59 marathon, confirming that a pacer formation reduced the elite runner’s drag from 100 % to 15 %, shaving roughly 35 seconds off his time. Blocken’s research shows that even recreational runners...
Could Your Birth Weight Affect How You Handle Ultrarunning?
A Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution study of 44 ultrarunners found birth weight correlates with post‑race kidney stress. Runners born around 3.8 kg (≈8 lb) showed the smallest renal changes, while those at low or high extremes exhibited greater strain. Blood samples...
Streetfront Alternative Students Take Unique Path to BMO Vancouver Marathon
Streetfront Alternative, an East Vancouver program for Grades 8‑10 students who struggle in conventional schools, uses running and outdoor activities to rebuild confidence and structure. The initiative, led by veteran educator Trevor Stokes, has partnered with the BMO Vancouver Marathon for...
Boost Your VO2 Max Fast with These Short, Simple Interval Sessions
The article explains how VO2 max—your body’s capacity to consume oxygen at high effort—directly influences running speed and endurance. It recommends inserting a single weekly interval session to target VO2 max, either using the 1‑2‑3 pattern (1, 2, and 3‑minute...
How Accurate Is Your Smartwatch Data?
Smartwatch accuracy has markedly improved, especially in GPS tracking, where dual‑band GNSS now limits marathon‑scale errors to 200‑600 m. However, wrist‑based heart‑rate sensors still suffer from cadence lock, cold‑induced blood flow reduction, and vibration, making chest‑strap or dedicated armband monitors the...
“Keen” On Trail Running: Why Now’s the Time to Get Lost
Keen is entering the trail‑running segment with its first dedicated shoe, a move driven by product manager Scott Robertson’s hands‑on outdoor background. Robertson, a former park ranger and rock‑climber, led the design and testing phases, using real‑world terrain to refine...
This Workout Will Help You Sharpen Your Finishing Speed
Coach Mario Fraioli recommends a “Sit‑n‑Kick K” kilometre‑repeat workout to sharpen finishing speed. Runners complete 1 km intervals, holding a 5K or 10K pace for the first 600‑800 m and then accelerating the final 200‑400 m. The session can be scaled from three...
Quebec Mega Trail Announces Wild Elite Field for 2026
The 2026 Quebec Mega Trail, held July 2‑5 in Charlevoix, will host its deepest elite field yet across five distances. The new 30 km race joins the Golden Trail World Series as its sole North American stop, while the 135 km, 80 km, 50 km...
Coros and Wahoo Partner to Give Athletes More Control over Their Training
Coros and Wahoo announced a two‑way API integration that links Coros wearables with Wahoo’s training apps, hardware and the Kickr Run treadmill. The sync lets activity files upload automatically to both platforms, eliminating manual data transfers. Wahoo will now sell...
HYROX Women’s World Record Holder Is a Sub-3 Marathoner
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk shattered her own HYROX women’s world record in Warsaw, finishing the eight‑kilometre run and eight high‑intensity stations in 54:25, well under the elite benchmark of 75 minutes. The 22‑year‑old also became a sub‑3‑hour marathoner, posting a...
Molly Seidel Signs with Satisfy
Molly Seidel, the 2021 Olympic marathon bronze medalist, has signed a new apparel deal with Paris‑based running brand Satisfy, ending her Puma contract that expired in December 2024. The partnership coincides with Seidel’s 2026 shift toward trail and ultra‑distance racing,...
Yoga for Tired Trail Runners
Trail runners face uneven terrain that taxes hips, calves, glutes and the lower back, especially as fatigue sets in. Targeted yoga poses—low lunge with posterior tilt, downward‑dog heel pulses, pigeon with forward fold, half‑kneeling quad stretch, and legs‑up‑the‑wall—restore balance, improve...