Articles by Duncan Larkin

Duncan Larkin is the news editor at Competitor.com and a freelance journalist who’s been covering the sport of running for over five years. He’s run 2:32 in the marathon and won the Himalayan 100-Mile Stage Race in 2007. His first running book, RUN SIMPLE, was released last July.

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The Upside Of Downhill Training

by Duncan Larkin, Published Jan. 21, 2014, Updated Jan. 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM UTC

Spend some time going down. Your legs will thank you.

5 Tips For Simplifying Your Running

by Duncan Larkin, Published Jan. 14, 2014, Updated Jan. 14, 2014 at 12:18 PM UTC

Going for a run can sometimes get too complex, with GPS watches, heart rate monitors, and music taking over. Here’s how to simplify it.

Atkins, Winslow Win NYC Midnight Run

by Chris Lotsbom , Published Jan. 1, 2014, Updated Jan. 2, 2014 at 9:31 AM UTC

Amanda Winslow seized the lead early in Central Park and never looked back.

Big Turnaround For U.S. Middle-Distance Running

by David Monti, Published Jan. 1, 2014, Updated Jan. 2, 2014 at 9:30 AM UTC

In just a decade, American runners are now winning major races.

10 Storylines To Watch At Nike XC Nationals

by Race Results Weekly, Published Dec. 6, 2013, Updated Dec. 6, 2013 at 7:18 AM UTC

Fayetteville-Manlius has won the girls team title at NXN for seven straight years.

Killer Kilo Planned For Millrose Games

by David Monti, Published Dec. 5, 2013, Updated Dec. 5, 2013 at 8:45 AM UTC

Four top middle-distance runners are gunning for the American 1K record.

New Prize Purse At Gasparilla Half

by Chris Lotsbom, Published Dec. 5, 2013, Updated Dec. 5, 2013 at 8:42 AM UTC

The pot is $30,000 spread across the top-five Americans.

Big Changes In Store For B.A.A. 5K

by Chris Lotsbom, Published Nov. 27, 2013, Updated Nov. 27, 2013 at 8:32 AM UTC

The race will take place two days before the Boston Marathon.

NASCAR Driver German Quiroga Ready To Rock Vegas

by Duncan Larkin, Published Nov. 15, 2013

The 33-year-old will transition from the oval to the open roads on Sunday night at the Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon.

Mary Cain, 17, Turns Pro After Historic Season

by David Monti, Published Nov. 15, 2013, Updated Nov. 15, 2013 at 8:08 AM UTC

The American standout will continue to be coached by Alberto Salazar.

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