An ultra runner’s long recovery from coronavirus
Tina Vaziri never thought she would get coronavirus. Even though her city, Chicago, was among the first U.S. cities hit, even though her...
Vegan meals for ultra runners
I've written previously about my journey from a fairly standard western diet to pescatarian to (almost) vegan. I prefer to call myself...
InsideTracker's solution to at-home blood tests
In this era of social distancing InsideTracker has made it easier for its customers to get reliable tests, valuable data and personalized...
Failing spectacularly at an FKT
With most races were canceled this summer due to the pandemic, part of me felt fortunate that the 8-Hour Endurance Run in Indianapolis...
Howie Stern: ‘Storytelling with a camera’
It’s a chicken or the egg question. Which came first for Howie Stern, his love of running or passion for photography? “It was definitely...
The best gear for trail runners
Editor’s note: This is the last in my four-part series on trail running for new runners. In the first three parts of this series, I...
Kaylo Littlejohn overcomes racism, isolation to flourish and finish 240-mile ultra
Kaylo Littlejohn grew up angry, isolated and abused. He acted up in school, one of the few African-Americans in the predominantly white...
10 etiquette tips for trail runners
Editor’s note: This is part three of a four-part series on trail running for new runners. In the first two parts of this series, I...
The Ultimate Triathlon and other adventures of Luke Tyburski
The determination to never give up is embedded in Luke Tyburski’s DNA. After injuries forced Tyburski to retire from soccer, the sport he...
Enter my contest, win a pair of XX2i sunglasses
It’s the middle of summer and while the pandemic has diminished opportunities for enjoying the warm sunshine, there are ways for runners,...
