Articles in the ‘Long Distance’ Category

If you’re the type of obsessive runner who regularly reads running blogs, magazines, and books, you’ve probably encountered a lot of advice about the so-called “optimal pace” that a runner should strive for. There are all kinds of schools of thought with regard to this pace. Some [...]

Although serious long-distance runners are only a small percentage of the population, scientific studies have shown that humans are born runners. But unlike cheetahs, pumas, and other quick four-footed mammals, we’re not designed for sudden propulsion and short bursts of speed. Rather, our evolutionary development placed a [...]