Do Recovery Runs Work?
Do we have a branding problem with the name “recovery run”? Do they really help our legs recover after hard workouts?
Tag: Running
180 Steps Per Minute: Does Running Science Agree?
Is 180 steps per minute really the ideal running cadence? I looked at the science and what I found frustrated me.
When Does Running Get Easier?
Starting or restarting running can be rough. Here’s why those early runs feel tough, and when things usually begin to become easier.
Gasping for Air? Why Your First Mile Is So Hard
Out of breath in those first few minutes of your run? It's not your body wanting more oxygen, it's clearling the exhaust.
Blood Cell “Rust”: What Happens During an Ultramarathon
Why does recovery from an ultra take so long? A recent study suggest that part of the reason is that your blood has become "rusty".