

8 tips on running your first ultra
Tips on running your first ultra marathon include knowing your "why," getting nutrition and hydration locked in, and testing gear.


5 questions and answers about dry needling for runners
Dry needling is a recovery treatment for athletes. Here are answers to questions about how it works, the recovery, safety and more.


5 tips for doing time trials
What are the best ways for runners to do a time trial? Here are five tips for running a time trial to prepare for races from 5K to ultras.


A time to rest and reset
Last week I had more PT appointments than runs. This week’s plan calls for the same thing.
Runners may not want, but need, forced time off.


A guide to running in the rain
Runners sometimes have to deal with storms and rain. Here are some tips and reasons for embracing a safe training run in the rain.


Megan Roche’s view of coaching and epidemiology during COVID
Megan Roche is a run coach, runner and epidemiologist. She is perfectly suited to advise runners on how to approach races amid the pandemic.


The value of showing up
Coach David Roche has taught me so much about running, training and life. And this race reinforced the lessons of just showing up each day.


The benefits of winter trail running
By following a consistent training program, trail runners improve, decrease their risk of injuries and don’t have to start again from zero.


Let’s talk about coffee and running
Science supports the use of caffeine like coffee for runners. Here are the best ways to put this to use for your training and racing.


5 things to know about trail shoes in winter
Trail running in winter poses unique challenges for shoes. Here are five things to know about trail shoes for winter running.









































