Got a destination race coming up? This week's podcast is packed with our best race travel tips, from avoiding pre-race mistakes to arriving at the start line ready to roll! Plus, Jessy joins us to chat about her plans for the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon this Sunday.
We also have the ultimate race gear checklist, eight delicious breakfasts to fuel your runs, a complete training plan to chase that 1:30 half marathon, and some essential hip flexor stretches to keep you moving comfortably.
And there's plenty happening in the running world: Adidas is racking up some seriously impressive marathon numbers, a two-time champion is chasing a Boston Half three-peat, and a powerful El Niño could shake up racing conditions in 2027. Plus, you won't believe how one Scottish runner turned a Mediterranean cruise into a seven-marathon adventure.
Traveling for a race? Whether you're flying across the world for a major marathon or heading to a nearby city for your next half marathon, a little planning can make all the difference on race day.
This week, Michael, Alex, and Katelyn share their best tips for traveling to a race, from packing your race-day essentials and managing jet lag to navigating race expos, avoiding too much sightseeing, and making sure you arrive at the start line feeling fresh and ready to go.
Plus, special guest Jessy joins the conversation to talk about her plans to run the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon this Sunday. We chat about her race goals, preparation, and what she's looking forward to on race day.
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Two consecutive victories decided by a combined three seconds. Now, the defending champion is chasing a historic three-peat against a stacked field in Boston.
Chasing a sub-90-minute half marathon? Here's the training plan, key workouts, and pacing strategies to help you break that barrier and smash your next PR.
Forecasters expect next year to be the warmest the planet has ever measured, and decades of race data show how much a few extra degrees cost marathoners at every level of the field.
Unlock your stride by learning why your hips tighten up—and the most effective stretches to improve hip flexor mobility, reduce soreness, and keep you running strong.
Seven days, nearly 300 kilometers, and 185 laps around a cruise ship. One Scottish runner took his vacation to extraordinary extremes—and finished with a volcanic twist.
Alexis’ first 5K race is five days away, and the nerves have arrived. In this episode of For Better or For Worse, Alex and Alexis go through her race week. They cover how to pace a sub-26 5K, whether to bank time or run even splits, handling a crowded start line with no pacer, and what to do when taper-week self-doubt shows up.
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