A review of running products to help you perform better.
Most long-distance runners know that they need to fuel their long runs with energy gels. But many runners don’t know they also need electrolyte drinks for running distances over an hour—especially in hot or humid weather. Related: Benefits of Running in Hot Weather Electrolyte drinks for runners or sports drinks can be crucial for your … Read more
Looking to find the best running stroller for you is almost the same as trying to find the best car. You want it to be safe, go the distance, be comfortable, and fit your lifestyle. It’s a commitment—not just for your pocketbook, but for your life. As a mother runner, having a jogging stroller is … Read more
I got into running thanks to my father who trained for the Marine Corps Marathon every year. I was thinking about how far the sport of running has come since I was little and he trained. My dad didn’t run in fancy carbon fiber shoes, or moisture-wicking clothes, or have any sort of fuel—let alone … Read more
Three running books from highly respected elite female distance runners have been released this year. I gobbled them up as soon as I could even though my life doesn’t seem to lend itself to much reading. The books, Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman, Choosing to Run by Des Linden, and The Longest Run by … Read more
There always seems to be a shiny new recovery tool that promises to relieve sore muscles fast. And, honestly, I’m game to try any of them. So, when Firefly Recovery asked me to try the recovery tool that pro runners Molly Seidel and Galen Rupp swear by—I said enthusiastically, sign me up! The name of … Read more
Updated February 19, 2023: Last weekend I had a 20-mile long run with a 10-mile tempo in it. I wasn’t feeling well, was super unmotivated, and the weather matched my mood–it was windy with pouring rain and temps in the upper 30s. What helped me get out the door, quite honestly, was knowing I had a … Read more
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