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Run Pacer Review: Elite Energy Return Without the Elite Price Tag
Runners looking for maximum energy return without sacrificing cushioned comfort no longer need to buy high-performance sneakers that commonly carry a hefty price tag. Instead, all athletes need are these running insoles. Superfeet is helping athletes enhance their performance by supporting biomechanics with its Run Pacer insoles. Unlike traditional... Read more
5 Reasons High School Runners Need Spikes This Season
With the start of the high school cross country season athletes are setting new goals and searching for new shoes. But one question that comes up at practice every single year is, “Do I actually need spikes for cross country?” If you’re stepping up from middle school racing, or... Read more
Track to Trails: Why High School Runners Should Give Cross Country a Shot
When outdoor track season ends, that doesn’t mean your running has to stop. For high school runners, cross country offers a chance to keep competing, stay connected with teammates, and challenge yourself in a completely different way. Instead of lanes on thee oval, you’re racing on grass, through dirt,... Read more
Top 10 Running Gear Every Cross Country Runner Needs
Cross country season is around the corner, with many youth athletes ending their summers with running camps and preparing for the start of practice. When looking ahead to the miles of training, tough workouts, muddy courses, early morning runs, and championship races, athletes need to make sure they have... Read more
Nike’s New Air Zoom Hyperslide Brings Heat and Vibration Recovery Shoes
Nike is bringing recovery technology to athletes’ feet with the new Air Zoom Hyperslide, a heated recovery slide developed with Hyperice that combines Nike’s Air Zoom comfort with customizable heat and vibration features. Designed for runners, athletes, and anyone spending long hours on their feet, the new footwear aims... Read more
Back on the Bluffs Fort Casey Running Camp Continues the Legacy
Back on the Bluffs: Fort Casey Running Camp Revives a Legacy Built by Doris Brown Heritage Doris Heritage coached 20 All-Americans in 39 years at Seattle Pacific University |Photo courtesy of Doris Heritage The newest chapter of the longest-running story in American running camps. There’s a new camp on... Read more
While on Earth The Rhythm Runner Review
Runners looking for a versatile sneaker that can take them from speed work on the track to long runs on the trails—and every road in between—may have just found a heavenly sole-ution. While on Earth recently launched its first running shoe, the Rhythm Runner, expanding its lineup of performance... Read more
The 5 Best West Coast Summer Sports Camps
Athletes who take their training seriously know that summer isn’t the season for slacking. Instead, it’s the perfect time to improve performance, sharpen skills, and stay on the radar of college recruiters. One of the best ways to accomplish all three is by attending a summer sports camp, where... Read more
How to Properly Refuel During a Long Run
When sports nutrition is needed, how much, how often, and how to refuel properly. There are lots of things to think about when it comes to the long run. Runners need to make sure they have comfortable and durable sneakers, hydration, a running belt, vest, or pack to carry... Read more
Strava Launches Strength Training Expansion With Workout Log and Muscle Maps
Strava is known as a popular fitness app for tracking workouts for runners and cyclists. Now, its more than 195 million users can also make it their go-to app for tracking strength training sessions with the app’s new expansion. The app announced its expansion into strength training mode, which... Read more
7 Reasons Why Runners Should Use a SPIbelt
From bounce-free wear to lightweight comfort, here’s why the SPIbelt should be a go-to running accessory for athletes of all levels. Runners looking to go hands-free during workouts still need a way to carry essentials like ID, money, keys, sports gels, a phone, and even medication such as an... Read more
Best Running Shoes for Long Distance
After getting a solid running base built up over the past few weeks, now might be the time to start working on distance goals. Whether looking for a late spring or summer road race or seeking to challenge yourself this outdoor track season, distance runners should invest in a... Read more