Does icing harm your recovery?
Minute 1: Cool it with the ice baths, they could be slowing recovery For anyone who has endured submerging into an ice bath to aid...
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- Apr 29, 2021
A little help from a friend
Runner’s Edge opens a stunning second store in a legendary Long Island location By Brian Metzler If you think the running specialty...
- Apr 23, 2021
Simple cadence fix to improve your running
Minute 1: A word or two or more about running cadence At the 2018 Chicago Marathon expo, amateur runners tried to replicate the world...
- Apr 22, 2021
‘The Artist’ from Atreyu Paints a New Shoe Industry Business Model
Can a small start-up running shoe brand change the running industry? By Brian Metzler Amid the excitement about the soon-to-be-released...
- Apr 21, 2021
You snooze you... win?
Minute 1: As your age goes up, does your top speed have to go down? Athletes in their 20s typically feel invincible. They work out hard...
- Apr 16, 2021
How to measure improvement other than time
Minute 1: Runners and yoga Like flossing and writing thank you notes, yoga is something runners know they should practice, but don’t do...
- Apr 15, 2021
Baltimore’s Charm City Run adapts and thrives amid Covid-19
By: Brian Metzler OK, so the running retail business has been a tough grind over the past year, but it’s also been flourishing from an...
- Apr 15, 2021
Boulder’s Go Far Shop closing its doors for good on April 25
By: Brian Metzler It’s a hard time to make it in the running specialty retail world right now, especially when it comes to one-off,...
- Apr 14, 2021
Rest or run before race day?
Minute 1: Rest or run the day before the race With every Pfizer and Moderna shot going into an arm, the likelihood of real in-person fall...
- Apr 12, 2021
Are you a morning person?
Minute 1: Mobility, stability exercises are keys to improving running consistency Running is about pushing forward, always forward. If...
- Apr 7, 2021
Road Racing 2021
Events morphing to innovative, in-person races at multiple locations over multiple days By: Brian Metzler The Bolder Boulder 10K has long...
- Apr 7, 2021
Running with our furry friends
Minute 1: Steel yourself for success With a naive sense of optimism, we drove over to Harvard Stadium last Wednesday at 6:00 am for a...
- Apr 7, 2021
Elite marathoners are in demand
Minute 1: A shot at Boston We just received our first Pfizer shot and our upper left arm is in joyful pain right now. Here in Boston, the...
- Apr 1, 2021
Inov-8 Launches trail running shoe with new, graphene-enhanced foam
By: Brian Metzler photo: inov-8 Inov-8 has proven once again that it’s much more than a smallish brand with a lot of trail running cred,...
- Apr 1, 2021
Rock ‘n’ Roll Series rebrands, retools with 17 events beginning in September
By: Brian Metzler In case you missed it, Rock ‘n’ Roll show is heading back to the main stage of an international tour. In an...
- Mar 31, 2021
Which foods to leave on the market shelves
Minute 1: Running 2 marathons simultaneously In the infamous Seinfeld episode explaining the social faux pas of double dipping a chip...
- Mar 25, 2021
These foods and vitamins can boost your immune system
Minute 1: Taking time off from running can be a good thing Most avid runners would rather listen to a Justin Bieber playlist on repeat...
- Mar 25, 2021
Should you dial back strength training before big races?
Minute 1: Nutrition tips for reaching your personal best It was hard to get too stoked about posting a fast time in a virtual race last...
- Mar 24, 2021
How shipping delays have slowed running shoe delivery
By: Brian Metzler As if the craziness of the past year hasn’t been enough for the running industry, a major shipping delay has slowed...
- Mar 19, 2021
Big news for On Running
Minute 1: Why your arm swing might be wrong, and how to change it For a species that is Born to Run, it is surprising that so many...
- Mar 18, 2021
DICK HOYT – INVINCIBLE WARRIOR – A TRIBUTE
A Message from Dave McGillivray He will never be forgotten. I first met Dick Hoyt in the early 80’s. I was running in the Falmouth Road...
- Mar 17, 2021
Running is returning and re-starting, but with big, necessary changes
By: Brian Metzler Running is coming back, but, wow, what a difference a year makes. A lot has happened in the past 12 months since the...
- Mar 17, 2021
Why it’s important to protect your gut health
Minute 1: Could race events require COVID tests, vaccines? The Boston Athletic Association announced Monday that the field for the 125th...
- Mar 16, 2021
Calculator to determine your lifespan
Minute 1: How to pick the perfect personal trainer Joining a group workout session can be a bit like visiting the doctor. Your health and...
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