RUNSPIRITED

Heat training for ultra runners can be an effective way to improve performance as long as it is done safely. Some heat training methods include using a sauna, taking a hot bath and training in heated rooms.

The impact of 100-mile training on health is best analyzed through comparative tests like I did with InsideTracker. The before and after comparative results showed some positive gains.

For ultra runners, each race represents an opportunity to learn from what worked and what didn’t. Part of my journey has included selecting, working with and trusting crew members for my 100-mile races. For newbies or others, here's how to crew a 100-mile race.

Go Brewing is the best non-alcoholic beer for runners, including those who are gluten-free. Their options are low in calories but high on flavor.

For runners, recovery is more than downtime. It’s the reset that helps the body heal and the mind slow down. Whether someone just ran a 5K or crushed a marathon, what happens next is just as important as the training that came before.

Recovery after workouts is critical for runners. In their post-run routine, some runners experiment with compression gear, stretching routines and other methods, all in pursuit of faster recovery and better performance. Another way to improve recovery and performance is CBD.

In preparing for a big goal race, runners can learn a lot by participating in another race as part of their training. The benefits when runners use a race as a training run include getting hydration and nutrition dialed in, sharpening mental toughness and prioritizing recovery.

This guide answers the most relevant questions runners and other endurance athletes have about LASIK surgery: how it compares to contact lenses, when it’s safe to train again, what risks to expect, and who’s truly a good candidate.

Setting running goals based on your experience and fitness level is critical. Knowing how to establish and reach the appropriate running objectives for your level of fitness guarantees that you remain on course, steer clear of injury and appreciate the journey.

As a masters athlete, I'm focused on doing as much during my “one wild and precious life,” as Mary Oliver wrote. For me and others, age is truly just a number.